OVER eighty people enjoyed an eclectic mix of music and politics at a fundraising gig put on by Harlow Love Music Hate Racism on Saturday 7th March.  The audience was treated to some soulful rapping of Hertford based Lewis Sycamore contrasted with the punk energy…

HEALTHWATCH Essex are excited to be taking their successful comedy show that’s breaking the taboos around men’s health, ‘A Healthy Dose of Humour’, to Harlow Playhouse this month alongside Lost Sock Productions. Through their research into men’s health, Healthwatch Essex found there was a need…

ESSEX County Council is shining a light on the important work young carers do and the challenges they face this Young Carers Action Day (11 March).  There are an estimated 10,000 young carers in Essex, some as young as five years old. They provide vital…

Ride For Helen cycle event, 10th May Our popular cycle event is returning to Hatfield Peverel on Sunday 10th May and you can book here. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, just getting started or cycling with children, there’s a route for everyone – with our…

HARLOW Singers presents Songs from Place to Place. Click below for more details.

Dear Editor, IT is now six weeks since Cllr Swords Leader of Harlow Council issued a statement which prohibited Razed Roof from using all Council premises and from receiving in kind support from the Council. A decision, which directly effects the wellbeing of approximately 40 adults with…

A MOTHER with arthritis has turned the pain of learning her daughter has the same condition, into a new children’s book to raise awareness. Lynsey Knight who works for UK Power Networks has suffered from arthritis since she was a baby and found out Mia…

A NEW campaign called Electrifying Essex is highlighting the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle (EV) following an £8.3 million investment by Essex County Council. The significant amount of funding will see 5,000 EV charging points installed in public spaces across the county by…

BATTS in Harlow is building on its record of hosting a range of high-quality table tennis by staging its first ever girls-only event. reports Table Tennis England Among the most popular events during the past decade have been Junior Open tournaments. The BATTS Junior Opens…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has welcomed the news that a new Marks and Spencer is set to come to the town next year. Mr Vince said: “Of course I welcome jobs and employment in Harlow and congratulate those involved in making it happen. “Investment like…

A GRIPPING new version of Virginia Woolf’s daring and radical masterpiece Mrs Dalloway is set to tour to venues across England this summer. The production will receive its world premiere at Storyhouse in Chester before captivating audiences in Harlow, London and Manchester. The immersive new…

ESSEX Build Expo 26 took place on 7 March. It brought together SMEs, major building firms and skills providers to support sustainable growth across the region’s £7.8 billion construction sector. The Essex Growth Agency organised the event. It aims to support opportunities for SMEs and…

AT the Golden Whistles Awards 2026 – an annual event organised by Modern Railways magazine and the Chartered Institution of Rail Operators to celebrate excellence in UK railway operations – the train operator again won the awards for Best London and South East operator -…

SEVENTEEN people were arrested and 15 vehicles were seized after the latest joint operation targeting crime along Essex’s borders with London and Hertfordshire. A cross-force team from Essex, the Met, Hertfordshire and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) tracked down vehicles believed to be involved…