HARLOW College has issued the following statement regarding Covid-19. “HAVING assessed the current situation, we have reached the point where it is in the best interests of our community to start transitioning to online learning as a precautionary measure because of COVID-19. We have a…

Speak out, stay safe. THAT was the message given to pupils at Roydon Primary School, in Harlow, by the NSPCC earlier this week. The charity, which visits the school each year, introduced pupils to Buddy, a friendly green speech bubble which says children should be…

A NUMBER of power cuts have hit Harlow overnight. Harlow Council put a statement out via Twitter. It stated: “We are aware of power cuts affecting Harlow. UKPowerNetworks are dealing with the issues and you can find out the latest at http://ukpowernetworks.co.uk

ALL schools in England will close on Friday along with those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in the UK. Boris Johnson announced the bombshell move this evening and said that when school gates shut at the end of…

THE two group leaders on Harlow Council have made the following joint statement on the council’s response to the national coronavirus situation: Councillor Mark Ingall, Leader of the council, and Councillor Andrew Johnson, Leader of the opposition, said: “These are unprecedented times which call for…

THE ARTISTIC director of the Harlow Playhouse has given further details on how people can claim for refunds for shows they had booked that have now been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rory Davies said: In light of the announcement made by the Prime…

SUPERMARKETS are taking steps to prevent panic buying and shortages, as many people prepare to self isolate due to the coronavirus. They are working on plans to cut cafes, counters and other services to enable a depleted workforce to maintain basic provisions, according to industry…

YOUNG writers are learning the difference between fake and real news as they take on the role of journalists. Year 5 pupils at Freshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow, took part in a workshop with the Guardian newspaper looking at the media and how it reports.…

CINEMA chains Odeon, Cineworld, Vue and Picturehouse are shutting all their UK screens amid the coronavirus pandemic. There are two Cineworlds in Harlow. One in the Harvey Centre and another in Queensgate. The move comes a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised people to…

A LARGE number of police officers plus the police helicopter were seen in Fern Hill Lane off Commonside Road in Harlow on Tuesday afternoon. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called shortly after 12pm on Tuesday 17 March with reports of a group of…

HARLOW Council has taken a number of actions today as a result of the national coronavirus situation. To protect the health and wellbeing of residents and staff the following changes are announced by the Chief Executive, Brian Keane, in consultation with the Leader of the…

AN OLD Harlow school has taken the decision to close after members of the senior leadership team have fallen ill. The following message was placed on the front of the website of Churchgate Street Primary School. Dear Parents and Carers As from today (March 17th),…

HARLOW Rugby Club has issued the following statement today (Tuesday). From Chairman, Tracey Wedd “AS I’m sure you are all aware by now that following government advice, the RFU will suspend all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community level (which includes us).…

A PRIMARY school in Harlow has confirmed that a pupil in their reception class has tested positive for coronavirus. The child is a pupil at Katherines Primary Academy on Brookside, Harlow. The headteacher, Mrs Annette Norris sent an e-mail to parents and guardians to detail…