A NEW maintenance, cleaning, and security programme has been introduced for Broad Walk following its recent multi-million-pound transformation, ensuring the area remains clean, safe and welcoming seven days a week. The programme will be managed by the same team responsible for the Harvey Centre, which the…

THE ever-popular Winter Reading Challenge returns to Essex to inspire everyone to get reading this winter. The campaign runs from 10 January to 22 February 2026 and invites readers of all ages to cosy up with a good book through the colder months.  The six-week…

JOIN two playful baggage handlers as they unpack a globe-trotting adventure from a magical final flight, where every suitcase tells a story. Among them is The Flying Trunk, a spellbinding Arabian Nights-inspired tale of a daring storyteller and his enchanted flying suitcase, adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless…

DURING the festive season, many of us will have indulged in the familiar tradition of settling down to watch a James Bond classic, but there’s no need to stop at the screen, in 2026, you can step into 007’s world. London Stansted offers direct routes…

Harlow Judo Club: Land on your feet……..Full details below.

THE eating habits of A-listers including Harry Styles, Victoria Beckham, Natalie Portman and Amanda Holden is driving a surge in pescatarian-style diets among Brits. These famous faces, who abstain from meat but enjoy fish-based meals, are thought to be the driving force behind increased interest in the lifestyle diet this January,…

MAY we welcome Sienna to the world. Sienna was the first Harlow baby born at Princess Alexandra Hospital on New Year’s Day. Mum Amy tells us that Sienna weighed in at a healthy 5lb and 10 ounces. She has also told us that big sister…

Chelmsford Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Thursday’s Seven-Race Meeting The all-weather action is back at Chelmsford Racecourse this Thursday evening with a seven-race card, consisting of five handicaps, a classified stakes race and a maiden. Read on for a preview of and tips for the…

WELCOME to the Wonderland Hat Shop! Join the Hatter as he brings Alice’s adventure to life with charming puppets, vibrant painted scenery, lively music, and, of course, hats! Along the way, you’ll meet delightful and quirky creatures, sing along to catchy tunes, and have a blast…

EXCITING news from Boots in Nature. A spokesperson said: ‘We’re trialling our first outdoor sports club at Hare Street! Our sports club will be run by a fully qualified sports coach. The sports club will run along side our forest club at Hare Street. We…

RAIL passengers across East Anglia can snap up thousands of heavily discounted train tickets, with fares available from as little as £3, as the Great British Rail Sale launches. The Rail Sale runs from 6 to 12 January, and customers can save up to 50%…

THIS weekend at the Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club. They have a great double header. SATURDAY NIGHT they have their first TRIBUTE Saturday of the Year with the F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S Carrie-Anne Rendell  performing as DOLLY PARTON. Tickets are now available behind the bar.  Non Members…

OVER 26,000 happy customers visited the Harlow Playhouse during the pantomime season. Sleeping Beauty was a huge success. Night after night, it played to sell out houses. In fact, there were days in which they performed three shows in a day. It was testament to…

YOU’VE seen it on tv , Now is your chance to experience the ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE of a LIVE SHOW  Witness the very best high flying, over the top, BIG TIME wrestling mayhem that the entire family will be talking about for weeks! Whether it’s one…