SAINSBURY’S has today offered all NHS and social care staff dedicated shopping hours across three days each week. The supermarket giant has rolled out the gesture to tireless healthcare workers as they endure long hours during the coronavirus outbreak and struggle to pick up essentials…

A HARLOW pub has opened up its car park to NHS workers as the UK continues to be gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. Sam and the team at The Shark put the following message on their Facebook page. “I would very much like to offer…

ESSEX Police is appealing for information after a man was threatened while sitting in his car in Harlow. They were called at around 9.30pm on Tuesday 10 March after the victim reported that he was threatened with a knife while parked in Chippingfield. The victim,…

By Michael Casey YOU may have noticed that one subject has somewhat dominated our on-line newspaper over the last week or so. We are a public service broadcaster and it is our duty, however, we do feel that we need to try and break up…

FROM this Sunday, and every following Sunday, all Tesco stores (except Express stores) will prioritise a browsing hour before checkouts open for NHS workers. Because now, more than ever, #EveryLittleHelps. For your local store opening hours see http://tesco.com/store-locator From this Sunday, and every following Sunday,…

Greater Anglia reduced timetable from Monday 23 March GREATER Anglia is to operate a reduced timetable from Monday 23 March in the light of the coronavirus situation. The service will be similar to a Sunday service, but with additional services at the start and the…

News from Harlow Council: Green waste collections to be suspended from 1 April DUE to the ongoing national situation with coronavirus, Harlow Council and its waste and recycling contractor, Veolia, have been reviewing services on a daily basis. While regular recycling, non-recycling and food collections…

Coronavirus fraud warning FRAUDSTERS are using the Coronavirus Pandemic to target elderly, vulnerable people already worried about their health and future. The latest scam reported by Essex Police involves people impersonating Trading Standards Officers. They appear to be targeting those who have already fallen victim…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon chaired a meeting of a large number of key organisations as the town braces itself to deal with the growing Covid-19 pandemic. Amongst those at the emergency meeting was the chief executive of Harlow Council, Brian Keane; executive head of Passmores…

Council moves to reassure residents over rent and council tax bills HARLOW Council is offering reassurance to residents who may find themselves struggling to pay council bills due to the national coronavirus situation. The council already has existing support in place for residents who are…

COMMUNITY-minded taxi company, ABC Cars are offering to do the shopping for the elderly of Harlow. With Covid-19 affecting the day-to-day lives of everyone in Harlow, the company has really stepped up to the plate to help those who may be struggling and worried about…

Church of England: Open Churches in Harlow and Nearby Villages PARISH Churches are seeking to open as much as possible. In addition to opening for private prayer, a Chaplain (normally a Vicar) will be available to speak or pray with you as follows: Monday St…

Hospice launches Urgent Fundraising Appeal amidst Covid-19 pandemic IN response to the global Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and in an effort to minimise the negative impact on their fundraising efforts, St Clare Hospice has today launched an ‘urgent fundraising appeal’. The Hastingwood-based hospice charity, which supports…

LEADER of Harlow Council Mark Ingall joins HTS directors John Phillips, Steve Ward and Alex Morris as HTS receives its first three electric vehicles into service earlier this week. This is a further development of HTS’s green credentials, having won a number of national Green…