WITH winter now in full swing, the New Year is a prime opportunity for parents to familiarise themselves with some of the common illnesses that could disrupt children’s studies or even cause more serious illness in coming weeks. This blog post covers some of the…

ST Clare Hospice has joined forces with the MND Association to host a monthly coffee morning for people with motor neurone disease, their families and carers.  On the second Friday of the month, MND Association volunteers will be at Café Clare, held in the dining…

THERE are three months, two weeks and four days until the London Marathon on April 21st of this year. There will be some people, who have been sensible over Christmas and put in a 10 mile road race before 2023 ended. And here may be…

THE INNER Wheel Club of Harlow are holding an International Day Coffee Morning. Inner Wheel was founded in Manchester, England in 1924. The objects of this service organisation can be found below. https://innerwheel.co.uk/objectives/

PEOPLE who make money from online “side hustle” activities such as Vinted or Etsy will find the tax net tightening this year reports the BBC. From 1 January firms including Vinted, Airbnb, and eBay are obliged to collect and share details of such transactions with…

On Thursday January 4th and Friday January 5th, Tiaras in The Stow is giving back to the community with a special two day event. They are doing a “Pay What You Can” two day event. This is for cutting services only. This includes: Mens haircutChildren’s…

WORKING parents in England can start applying for 15-hours of funded childcare for their two-year-old from 2 January reports the BBC. The plans, first announced in the 2023 Spring Budget, are being introduced to help with the high costs of childcare. From April, working parents…

ONE OF the longest established theatre companies in Harlow has been short listed for a top award and is set to move home. MHP Theatre (formerly Moot House Players) is set to move from its base in The Stow to Harlow Playhouse. Many of their…

FULLY endorsed by members of Shaky’s own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK’s biggest selling singles artist of the 1980’s – WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’- THE SHAKIN’ STEVENS STORY is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock ‘n’ Roll! Performing as Shakin’ Stevens,…

AMERICAN bully XL dogs in England and Wales must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public now that a new law has come into effect reports the BBC. Breeding, selling or abandoning them is also illegal as of New Year’s Eve.  Owners who…

HARLOW’S first ever Squirrel drey celebrated their first Christmas together. Squirrels are the new section in Scouts who come before Beavers and are for 4-6 year olds. A spokesperson said: “We earn badges and prepare them for their scouting future. Evie and Steph set up…

WITH many people planning to see in the New Year with fireworks, Dogs Trust Basildon is issuing advice to help owners prepare their pets who might be scared by the unexpected bangs and blasts of fireworks as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. Lisa Cooper, Centre…

FAMILIES could soon save hundreds of pounds on energy bills by using electricity stored in their electric vehicles (EVs) to power home appliances such as fridges and washing machines – thanks to new two-way charging technologies being supported with government funding. Households could power their…

UK sales of vinyl LPs have hit their highest level since 1990 as the revival of the physical music market continues reports the BBC. Sales rose by 11.7% to 5.9 million units, increasing for the 16th year in a row, according to the British Phonographic…