HARLOW Council has announced a major upgrade to the Town Park Skate Park, with a full transformation planned for later this year. It’s a project the council says is not just an investment in facilities, but an investment in Harlow’s future and its young people.…

By Phil Campbell A DOG owner from Harlow was lost for words after claiming the ultimate crossbreed prize at Crufts.Lyn Freeman, 77, and Marnie, her eight-year-old Terrier cross, won the Scruffts Family Crossbreed of the Year title at the world’s greatest dog show. Marnie was…

PUPILS at Potter Street Academy in Harlow are getting creative as they take part in this summer’s Lions on the Loose Art Trail, raising funds for St Clare Hospice. The school will be designing and decorating its own lion sculpture as part of the community-wide…

VISIT Essex, the county’s tourism organisation, has pulled out the red carpet and is presenting the top ten spots in Essex to treat mums to some luxurious stately Bridgerton style. Councillor Mark Durham, Chair of Visit Essex, explains: “Mum’s work hard every day of the…

THERE’S further all-weather action at Chelmsford Racecourse this Saturday night with a seven-race card, consisting of a maiden, a novice and five handicap races.  Watch Chelmsford live on Racing TV, where you can also find free bets for Cheltenham.  We begin with a 10-furlong three-year-olds’ maiden…

By Jade Edwards-Lowe AN Essex content creator is building a large online following by teaching motorists how to repair and improve their own cars, while also encouraging more women to enter the motor trade. Lisa , a qualified paint technician from Wickford known online as@candylisaxo,…

A HARLOW audiologist is celebrating almost half her life working at Specsavers, and – this International Women’s Day – has been reflecting on life in an all-female business partnership. Audiology Director Faye Hall, 34, is part of the store director team at locally-owned-and-run Specsavers Harlow…

THE Sheep Field Barn at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens will re-open on 1 April 2026 following a major redevelopment by leading architecture and urban design practice DSDHA. The reimagined space, at the heart of Moore’s former home and work-place in Hertfordshire reflects the artist’s…

PURFORD Green Nursery opened in September 2024 and is run by a talented team of highly qualified, caring, and empathetic staff. Parents consistently share wonderful feedback, describing how “staff teach from the heart in what they do,” and how their children “love coming to school,…

MOTHER’S Day is all about taking a moment to say thank you, and the more delicious and generous the thank you, the better! This year, Prezzo Italian  invites families across the UK to bring everyone together, settle in, and celebrate the Mum in your life…

FORTY-Five incredible young people from the Sea Cadets, including many from Harlow, received their prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards presented at a live event at Kensington Town Hall. The live event celebrated Achievement Award winners aged 11-25 for their contributions to their unit, where winners…

Love Music Hate Racism Press Release 2/3/2026One Beat Many Sounds – A Love Music Hate Racism Musical Celebration ON Saturday 7th Love Music Hate Racism will bring together local musicians, groups, campaigners, and music lovers in a joint celebration of the unifying power of music…

NOMINATIONS have opened today for the annual Harlow Civic Awards, which celebrate the town’s unsung community champions and recognise residents and organisations who go the extra mile for Harlow. Community groups and individual volunteers play a vital role in supporting people across the town -…

JOIN us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best of local talent at the Harlow Playhouse on Thursday 12 March. Don’t miss out – book your tickets now: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk Be part of a brilliant night of live entertainment right here in Harlow!