HAVE you ever wondered what happens to footballers’ old kit when it’s no longer needed? Well Arsenal Football Club are donating their unwanted socks to Redwings! The Gunners, who celebrated winning the Premier League with a victory parade drawing hundreds of thousands of fans in London…

DIRECT from London’s West End. . . Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling’s gone and you can’t go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as…

Tuesday 21st July 2026
 10:00am – 1:00pm 
Harlow Playhouse, Studio 2, Harlow, CM20 1LS JOIN them for a fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of assistive equipment, technology, and support services designed to help people living with sight loss. Meet a variety of industry…

WE weren’t sure what to expect when we went to visit Kingsmoor Academy on Wednesday but what a fantastic afternoon. Their guests all day were singer-songwriter, Shelly Nelson and DJ Alistair, on half of Artful Dodger. They had been involved in lessons all morning. After…

STEWARDS Academy students, with representation from all year groups, took to the Harlow Rock School stage to battle it out for the title of ‘Best Band’ on Wednesday 20th May. The venue was packed, the music was loud and the performers had a fantastic time performing…

BLENHEIM Palace has teamed up with Future Fossils to present Dinosaurs Are Forever, a world-class exhibition from 11th August to 1st November 2026, showcasing full-scale dinosaur sculptures created by artist Jay Jay Burridge. Five reimagined Megalosaurus skeletons will be located in the grounds of the…

ESSEX will come alive this summer with exhibitions, cinema screenings, artistic workshops and music festivals for residents and visitors of all ages.  The Summer of Culture and Heritage will celebrate the county’s vibrant arts, cultural and heritage sectors. It will provide free and low-cost activities including:  children’s digital and…

THE Water Gardens has been awarded Gold at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 for their Water Guardians initiative – “Cultivating Environmental Stewardship in Harlow.” A spokesperson said: “Throughout 2025, we hosted four free seasonal events that brought children and families together in the most wonderful…

JOIN them for a special charity football match in support of the UK Sepsis Trust, raising vital funds and awareness for a life-saving cause. This family-friendly event will feature a fun and competitive football match, special guests, great food and drink, and plenty of excitment throughout…

COLOUR Run is a fun, messy and memorable day out with family and friends, returning to Harlow Town! Together you will dash your way through their 5k rainbow route with each station you pass leaving you covered in colour! Help St Clare be the rainbow…

THE British Dental Association has warned that the 50 new dental school places confirmed today stand little chance of easing chronic workforce problems or enhancing patient access to NHS dental care without comprehensive reform. The Office for Students has now allocated 25 new undergraduate dentistry…

Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Wayward Theatre Company ON Wednesday afternoon, we ran a piece on a new running group based out of Newhall. The thing we liked about them was their Gen Z vibe. This comes from an editor who ran his first…

ONE of our readers sent us a link to this video. It highlights a new running group called Outside Neva In. The film looks at how young Harlow resident Dom Diomande has started up a running group. They meet outside the Coffee Base at Newhall…

THE Henry Moore Studios & Gardens is pleased to present The Shelter Drawings in Context, an evening of talks and discussion exploring Henry Moore’s celebrated Shelter Drawings and the wider artistic response to wartime Britain. Taking place on Thursday 9 July 2026, the event brings…