A PUB operator has completed the purchase of a number of Hertfordshire pubs from family-run brewery McMullen’s reports The Comet. Punch Pubs & Co has agreed a deal to buy 30 pubs across Hertfordshire and Essex, including the Millstream and Great Eastern Tavern in Hertford…

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…

THE Heath Players present a play reading of The Crucible. Full details below.

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…

AS one of the most celebrated landscape artists ever to have put paintbrush to six-foot canvas, the legacy of John Constable (1776-1837) reaches far and wide, including his name now being synonymous with the surrounding Suffolk and Essex countryside. But how did the son of…

Nine romantic Valentine’s getaways you can fly to from London Stansted With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, London Stansted is highlighting nine short‑haul European escapes perfect for a spontaneous romantic break.  Thanks to the airport’s extensive route network, offering more scheduled European connections than any other…

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…

THE For Babys’ Sake Trust is working in partnership with Essex County Council to deliver a whole-family programme that supports parents to break cycles of domestic abuse and create a safe, nurturing start for their babies and young children. Together, Essex County Council and The For Baby’s Sake Trust are jointly…

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…

UPWARDS with Downs are off to the Greyhounds for a fundraising event. Full details below.

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…