AS the big freeze continues, there are a number of hardy runners who have only one day on their mind and that is Sunday April 27th, 2025. That’s the date of the London Marathon, when tens of thousands take on the 26 miles and 385…

DESPITE the cold weather, Pokemon Go Harlow is still meeting up weekly throughout the new year! They plan on continuing their monthly donations to the Harlow Food Bank, giving members in-game rewards in exchange for donations once a month.  A spokesperson said: “Our first January…

BROADCASTER and DJ Adele Roberts is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.  The charity’s much-loved events, which raise funds for life-saving research, are returning to hundreds of venues across the UK this spring…

THE beginning of a new year often brings expectations of fresh starts and resolutions, but when you’ve been bereaved, January can feel especially heavy. 💔 With ‘Blue Monday’ – supposedly the most depressing day of the year – approaching later this month, the mix of…

A HARLOW man has started 2025 as he did in 2024 by raising money for charity. In 2024, Dan Long ran the London Marathon, took part in Race for Life, as well as a number of other charity events on his own and with his…

A HATFIELD Heath woman with very close links to Harlow through her fundraising and volunteering has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the local community in the King’s New Years Honours. Margaret Lines, aged 84, ran a not-for-profit Hatfield Heath village…

AFTER lobbying hard on behalf of St Clare’s Hospice, local MP Chris Vince welcomed the biggest investment in a generation for hospices, announced by the government today, ensuring that hospices can continue to deliver the highest quality end-of-life care possible for their patients, families, and…

TWENTY years since the Boxing Day Tsunami: The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) looks back on the legacy of its biggest appeal, with the impact of the UK public’s donations still being felt today This Boxing Day marks 20 years since a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck…

Barclays Bank teams up with Salvation Army to spread Christmas joy Salvation Army churches in Basildon, Colchester and Harlow were given a helping hand to support struggling families after Barclays Bank branches donated toys to their Christmas Present Appeals. After appealing to customers to support…

FORMER players from Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) – Ledley King, Ossie Ardiles and Gary Mabbutt – visited The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust last Friday (20 December) to meet staff, thank them for all they do to support patients year-round, and deliver gifts from…

HARLW Foodbank thanks the town for their generosity over December and 2024 2024 has been another ‘record year’ for Harlow Foodbank. As the year ends they have passed on food to support nearly 10,000 people: their busiest ever year, reports CEO Andy Thornton. “Sadly, this…

LONDON Stansted staff are spreading festive cheer in the local community with a variety of Christmas initiatives aimed at supporting local families, community groups, and schools. Staff have come together to donate a range of thoughtful gifts and treats to brighten the holiday season. Highlights…

IN what is becoming quite a tradition, the Barrington’s Sleigh Ride journeyed around Harlow on Saturday evening. Starting in Mulberry Green, Old Harlow, Santa and his elves weaved their way through the town raising money for St Clare Hospice. Our cameras picked them up as…

IN a heartwarming display of community spirit, students and staff at St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School have come together to collect an impressive 250kg of food for the Harlow Foodbank. This generous donation, which is equivalent to 595 meals, will provide vital support to local…