ON Friday night, the Chair of Harlow Council, Andrew Johnson hosted his fourth Live Lounge held in Theatre 2 at the Harlow Playhouse. Hundreds were raised for his two chosen charities: Mike’s Den and Butterfly Effect. It was a marathon evening with fifteen acts playing…

LOCAL theatre collective Cue the Chaos has announced their upcoming production of Chaos by Laura Lomas, set to perform at Passmores Academy on Saturday, 28th February 2026. Originally developed for the National Theatre Connections Festival, Chaos by Laura Lomas is a “symphony of dislocated scenes”…

EXCITING times folks! Another murder is happening at High Wych Memorial HalL. This is a fantastic night out! Heaps of fun and clues, plus Ploughman’s supper included. Come dressed for the occasion, roaring twenties vibe actively encouraged! Buy your tickets and help solve the ‘Murder…

A JOURNEY that began as a young student has come full circle for Essex resident Lil Bell, who has recently become principal of her local Stagecoach Performing Arts school in Saffron Walden – the very school where her own son discovered his passion for the…

A LARGE number of students undertake work experience across the town. Recently, two students did their work experience down at Parndon Mill. They wrote to us to tell us how it went as well as sending us a very well written story on th represent…

DURING Family Week at the Harlow Playhouse, there will be a number of stallholders. Face Painter- with Face Create Here every day from Monday 16th – Saturday 21st from 12pm Little & Unique Gifts Joining us Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st Plus some special pop-ins…

A LOCAL writer has published a fascinating book on two legendary bands: Joy Division and New Order. Mayer Nissim’s book sheds light on two incredibly influential bands. Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook have taken a look back at their time in Joy Division and New…

THE St Clare Hospice free sculpture trail, Lions on the Loose, brought to you by St Clare in partnership with global art producers Wild in Art, is one step closer to coming to life.  Sponsors of the large lion sculptures came together on Wednesday 28th January…

AS public trust in institutions is tested, artificial intelligence reshapes everyday life and the effects of climate change become impossible to ignore, the University of Cambridge is set to announce the full programme for the 2026 Cambridge Festival, a city-wide celebration of ideas that refuses to look away…

FOLLOWING a sold-out debut production of GREASE, MHTC are now looking to cast new talent in our upcoming Spring Showcase which will be staged at the Moot House 29th-31st May. A spokesperson said: “We are looking for singers, dancers and actors to join us in…

NEXT WEEKEND – BURNT MILL DOUBLE HEADER !  WEEKENDER OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT  Burnt Mill Social Club We’ve got an incredible back-to-back weekend of live music lined up – something for everyone!  SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2026  ABBASTARS UK – ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW  Doors open 6:30pm  Show…

HARLOW is home to an extraordinary community of people and businesses who go above and beyond every day – innovators, leaders, creators and community champions who help the town thrive. To recognise and celebrate these local gems, Harlow Council has launched the Harlow Awards, a new…

ONE of the most successful soul groups of all time, Shalamar return to the UK in 2026 to celebrate their 50th anniversary with The Gold Tour. Formed in Los Angeles in 1976 by Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and music executive Dick Griffey, Shalamar became…

WE are pleased to announce the return of the Chair’s Live Lounge for the third year running.  Join us for this musical feast which is set to rock the local music scene and raise funds for the Chair’s chosen charities: The Butterfly Effect and Mike’s…