HARLOW historian Colin Barratt has just published a fascinating book covering the founding of Harlow Town Football Club and the twenty one years after that. The full title of the book is Harlow Town FC 1879-1900: The Inhabitants Generally are Invited to Attend. The book…

THOUSANDS of miles of footpaths that faced being lost forever could now be saved after the government committed to lifting a deadline for all rights of ways in England to be mapped reports the BBC. People had been given until 2031 to have all historic…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince attended at Harlow Museum to present the winners of their annual Christmas card competition with special certificates. Mr Vince told the assembled families of how impressed he was with the standard of Christmas cards and was very proud to use them…

JOIN Matipo Arts in Harlow Museum’s beautiful Walled Gardens for a winter festival with a twist. Filled with secular celebration and merriment, browse our artisan makers and community stalls, grab a hot bite to eat, and get stuck in with activities, performances, and wassailing traditions…

ANN Nutt, chair of the Patient Panel at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), was a proud recipient of the British Empire Medal (BEM) as part of His Majesty the King’s Birthday Honours. Ann (pictured, centre) was presented with the BEM by Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst (pictured, left), and the High Sheriff of Essex,…

PARNDON Wood Cemetery & Crematorium is inviting local people to submit digital photos of their loved ones to be included in a slideshow to be shown at its annual Christmas Carol and Memorial Service. The seasonal service takes place on Wednesday 11 December at 5.30pm…

A HARLOW church which featured on a Chemical Brothers’ album cover is in “desperate need of support” and has been added to the Historic England at risk register reports the BBC. It was among 29 buildings in the East of England placed on the register…

EARLIER this year, we had a look back on crime in 1980 in Harlow. In some ways it was a response to the “in the old days…”comments after we publish crime stories. In short, back in 1980, there were two murders, lots of burglaries, lots…

ACROSS the 11th  November and the run-up to Remembrance Day, the children and staff at the Downs have been very busy completing activities in honour of those who have served our country in the armed forces, particularly those who have been injured and given their…

OUR final news item covering the remembrance services across Harlow is from Old Harlow. Members of the Harlow War Memorial Institute held a service opposite the Victoria Hall Theatre on Sunday. A wreath was laid and a moment of silence was observed to remember all…

A KIND-hearted Harlow boy has raised over £300 for the Royal British Legion through a poppy appeal and a raffle. Luke Smart, aged 7, set up a stall in the middle of Bush Fair shopping centre over the past two weeks. Abbotsweld pupil Luke, had…

ON MONDAY morning, Harlow Council hosted a service to mark armistice day. The event, held outside the civic centre, honoured those members of the Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. A two-minute silence was observed. The service was led by…

LONGWOOD Primary Academy held a Community Carnival to mark the end of the school’s celebrations of Black History Month this year which was recognised and enjoyed by all in the school community. Staff at the school believe it is incredibly important that key events are…

A SERVICE to commemorate the armistice at 11am on November 11th, 1918, took place at the Potter Street memorial on Monday morning. Rev Alison Taylor led the ceremony attended by a number of local residents as well as Harlow MP Chris Vince. Rev Taylor made…