ON MARCH 8 schools and colleges were allowed to re-open as the government began to ease lockdown restrictions in the planned roadmap out of lockdown. Since the turn of the year, it has been a tough time for both students and staff of schools and colleges, having to do lessons all from home on either…
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STUDENTS and staff at Mark Hall Academy, in Harlow, are taking part in a virtual trip to Tokyo as part of a challenge during the third national lockdown. The mission was set at the start of lockdown for the school to either run, walk or cycle the 9,254 kilometres it takes to get to Tokyo,…
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CHILDREN at a Harlow school used a traditional game of hide and seek to give them a break from lockdown learning. The pupils of parents who are key workers, are still attending Freshwater Primary Academy, during the partial school closures and have been working with resident artist and high-level teaching assistant Karen Hopps. Pebbles, painted…
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It wasn’t to be the perfect start for new boss Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea were held to a goalless draw at home to Wolves. The Blues had dominated the match throughout but just couldn’t break down a stubborn Wanderers meaning both sides had to settle for a point as it ended Chelsea 0-0 Wolves. In…
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CHELSEA progressed to the FA Cup fifth round with a convincing 3-1 win over Championship side Luton. The Blues broke the deadlock early on through Tammy Abraham before the striker headed home a second not long later. However, Jordan Clark pulled a goal back for the away side to keep the Hatters very much in…
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A SECOND half goal from Mason Mount helped Chelsea towards a 1-0 win away at West London neighbours Fulham. The Blues started the game on top and were unlucky not to have broken the deadlock following a number of chances. However, the Whites were reduced to ten men just before the break as Antonee Robinson…
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The Football Foundation has put forward a proposal to provide six 3G pitches for the Uttlesford community. There will also be a potential improvement to 21 playing fields along with five changing facilities. The overall cost for all of this will be in the region of £7.5 million. A 3G pitch is an all-weather pitch…
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Alex Warman scored the only goal of the game as Enfield returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Hoddesdon. In an entertaining affair at the R&D Advisors Stadium, both sides had chances to take the lead in the first half but neither were able to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, Enfield…
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A first half goal from captain Billy Coyne proved enough for Stansted as they defeated bottom-of-the-table Woodford Town 1-0. In what was their first match back since the second national lockdown, the Airportmen dominated the first half and took the lead thanks to a goal from Coyne as they had a one goal advantage at…
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AS THE nation came out of a second national lockdown, COVID cases are still rising in Harlow as the town has faced the largest week-on-week spike in England. Not only that, data has shown a huge rise in the R rate of infection in Harlow with residents being urged to stay safe and follow government…
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Harlow Harrier sports editor Matt North is encouraging readers to watch women’s football. FOR MANY football lovers, the international break is never an enjoyable one. With top leagues such as the Premier League and Championship not in action, there is very little to watch. Of course you have the international matches such as the UEFA…
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Report by sports editor Matt North FOR the first time in almost seven years, Bishop’s Stortford are through to the FA Cup first round following a dominant victory over St Albans City. The step three side took a surprise early lead against the National League South side as Darren Foxley netted following a goalkeeping error.…
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Report by Harrier sports editor Matt North An enthralling match at Hargrave Park saw 3rd place Stansted draw 1-1 with 2nd placed Cockfosters. The away side were on top in the first half as they were unlucky not to go in front with it being goalless at the break as neither could find a goal.…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc across the country this year and once again it has struck but this time it is closer to home in Essex. Ever since the UK went into a nationwide lockdown, things haven’t been the same since and despite restrictions easing, it is looking like we are going backwards due…
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Harrier Sports Editor Matt North reports: STANSTED claimed the bragging rights on derby day after defeating rivals Saffron Walden 2-1 in an entertaining affair at Hargrave Park. Moses Carvalho put the Airportmen in front in the first half before Billy Jones levelled for the Bloods not long later. Just before the break, Stansted were reduced…
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