PRESENTER Michael Portillo visits Harlow in episode 16 of Series 16 of hugely popular travel programme ‘Great British Railway Journeys’. This episode ‘Loughton to Audley End’ is first being transmitted on Monday 28 April on BBC Two at 6.30pm and is available on BBC iPlayer.…

LAST summer Livewire Theatre produced their biggest, most daring and challenging piece oftheatre to date. As part of the Playhouse Summer School; young people from Harlow, led bycreative director Sam Ashford, devised an original piece of theatre on the subject of “Violencetowards Women and Girls”.…

TOP comedy returns to Redchurch Brewery on May 1st when the unwitting star of BBC’s Shooting Stars, Dave’s One Night Stand and Channel 4’s The Angelos Epithemiou Show, cult favourite Angelos Epithemiou is visiting Harlow to take leap into the spotlight yet again in this shambolic,…

THE Adult Pantomime is back for its seventh year with the pantomime paved with gold… Dick Whittington – Adults Only! Dick is trying to seek fame and fortune in the city of London with his faithful feline friend Tommy. While there, they manage to get…

DOMESTIC Abuse charity Safer Places are hosting a Charity Car Park at Harlow College on Saturday 26th April – and it’s just £2 for all-day parking.Every penny raised goes directly to supporting survivors of domestic abuse through Safer Places. Harlow College, Velizy Avenue, CM20 3EZ…

WE are always fascinated to drop in and see what Livewire are doing. In this episode they talk to some of the young people involved in The Livewire Stow Project, part of Harlow Councils “Safe To Go Stow” initiative. Have a listen to find out…

BACK for its second year, the Harlow Playhouse Young Practitioners – New Work Festival continues to champion the next generation of theatre-makers, showcasing bold, original, and thought-provoking performances. Following the success of its debut, the festival returns as a vital platform for emerging artists to experiment, collaborate,…

PUBS in England and Wales will be able to stay open until 01:00 BST to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the government has confirmed reports the BBC. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said pubs and bars that usually close at 23:00 will…

BACK for its second year, the Harlow Playhouse Young Practitioners – New Work Festival continues to champion the next generation of theatre-makers, showcasing bold, original, and thought-provoking performances. Following the success of its debut, the festival returns as a vital platform for emerging artists to experiment, collaborate,…

ROUGH CREED look forward to seeing you all on this epic ride in support of the School of Rock, a charity for local budding musicians, and the Dolphin Ward for sick children at PAH. The Churchgate Sausage Shop will be receiving Easter Eggs on our…

THE Easter Weekend is upon us and Chelmsford Racecourse will host an eight-race card on Good Friday to get the four-day weekend underway. The action kicks off at 1.40pm with a class five handicap over the five furlong trip before the action comes to a…

BURNT Mill Snooker and Social: 1980’s Tribute Party. Go to their Facebook page for more details.

CALLING all future Water Guardians! Our Water Guardian event is today (Wednesday). On Wednesday, 16th April, from 11am to 4pm, we’re hosting our first of four Water Guardians event – a free, family-friendly event that’s all about learning to love our planet. Head down and…

THE Subways to join The Pogues, Bay City Rollers & Thin Lizzy of bands who have headlined Harlow Town Park Bandstand  Sunset Sessions Festival 2025, brought to you by ECCO Charity is on Saturday 5th July 2025 at Harlow Town Park Bandstand. The festival is completely…