Michael Casey
THE nation’s retailers are pinning their hopes on a summer of sporting success for England as most say a good World Cup run for the Three Lions will boost business. Two-thirds of the country’s retailers have said they believe a strong showing from Thomas Tuchel’s…
DIRECT from London’s West End. . . Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling’s gone and you can’t go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as…
Tuesday 21st July 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm Harlow Playhouse, Studio 2, Harlow, CM20 1LS JOIN them for a fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of assistive equipment, technology, and support services designed to help people living with sight loss. Meet a variety of industry…
ESSEX County Council is celebrating unpaid carers and recognising the incredible contribution they make. There are an estimated 124,000 unpaid carers across Essex. However, many people do not identify as carers, so the true number may be much higher. Unpaid carers often balance employment, finances,…
WALKER, John “Johnny”Passed away suddenly on Friday 29th May 2026, aged 68 years.Much loved dad to Maria and Claire,and brother to his two surviving sisters, Jeannie and Linda. Funeral service to take place at Parndon Wood Crematoriumon Tuesday 16th June 2026, at 12.30pm.Family flowers only…
Keith Thomas LongPassed peacefully on Friday 22nd May 2026, aged 79 years. A loving dad to Mike, Steve and Keith. An informal celebration will take place at the family bench at Parndon Wood Crematorium, Harlow on Saturday 20th June at 12.00 noon, where attendees will be warmly…
WE weren’t sure what to expect when we went to visit Kingsmoor Academy on Wednesday but what a fantastic afternoon. Their guests all day were singer-songwriter, Shelly Nelson and DJ Alistair, on half of Artful Dodger. They had been involved in lessons all morning. After…
OVER the last few weeks, Harlow MP Chris Vince has been visiting a number of schools as part fo a fact finding mission on young people and social media. It is a difficult thing to quantify. Sometimes the media can portray every young person as…
STEWARDS Academy students, with representation from all year groups, took to the Harlow Rock School stage to battle it out for the title of ‘Best Band’ on Wednesday 20th May. The venue was packed, the music was loud and the performers had a fantastic time performing…
BLENHEIM Palace has teamed up with Future Fossils to present Dinosaurs Are Forever, a world-class exhibition from 11th August to 1st November 2026, showcasing full-scale dinosaur sculptures created by artist Jay Jay Burridge. Five reimagined Megalosaurus skeletons will be located in the grounds of the…
STUDENTS from Stansted Airport College travelled to Westminster this week to show MPs how they are building careers in aviation as part of a drive to help more young people into work. They were part of a special event in Parliament hosted by Manchester Airports…
A DEVELOPER is promising 99 “well-designed, attractive and liveable” houses and flats for Sawbridgeworth, including 40 designated as “affordable” reports the Stortford Independent. Barratt David Wilson Homes (North Thames) has submitted a ‘reserved matters’ planning application to East Herts Council (EHC) for land at Cambridge…
ESSEX will come alive this summer with exhibitions, cinema screenings, artistic workshops and music festivals for residents and visitors of all ages. The Summer of Culture and Heritage will celebrate the county’s vibrant arts, cultural and heritage sectors. It will provide free and low-cost activities including: children’s digital and…
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today imposed a new conduct requirement for Google search, meaning it must take specific action under the UK’s digital markets competition regime. The requirement will secure a fairer deal for publishers and consumers and improve Google’s search services…
THE Water Gardens has been awarded Gold at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 for their Water Guardians initiative – “Cultivating Environmental Stewardship in Harlow.” A spokesperson said: “Throughout 2025, we hosted four free seasonal events that brought children and families together in the most wonderful…
JOIN them for a special charity football match in support of the UK Sepsis Trust, raising vital funds and awareness for a life-saving cause. This family-friendly event will feature a fun and competitive football match, special guests, great food and drink, and plenty of excitment throughout…
