Drama and Stuff with Sam Ashford THE wonderful Sam Ashford, who runs the mighty Livewire has opened up a TV channel on his social media pages where he will educating and entertaining and generally making us all smile. We look forward to looking in and…

BACK in August, Harlow’s Harry Tennison made his directorial debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The play Viking by the theatre company Intrepid Fools garnered good reviews during its August run. Harry Tennison is probably his own harshest critic but we liked it and the…

A HARLOW pub has opened up its car park to NHS workers as the UK continues to be gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. Sam and the team at The Shark put the following message on their Facebook page. “I would very much like to offer…

By Michael Casey YOU may have noticed that one subject has somewhat dominated our on-line newspaper over the last week or so. We are a public service broadcaster and it is our duty, however, we do feel that we need to try and break up…

Greater Anglia reduced timetable from Monday 23 March GREATER Anglia is to operate a reduced timetable from Monday 23 March in the light of the coronavirus situation. The service will be similar to a Sunday service, but with additional services at the start and the…

Church of England: Open Churches in Harlow and Nearby Villages PARISH Churches are seeking to open as much as possible. In addition to opening for private prayer, a Chaplain (normally a Vicar) will be available to speak or pray with you as follows: Monday St…

Rainbow Services and Voluntary Action Epping Forest Volunteer Sign Up Form THIS form is for any member of the public in Harlow and Epping Forest who wants to volunteer and help in their local community with vulnerable or self-isolating people during the Covid-19 outbreak. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN6XeNJWyZuSC5o6runoQQWG6nGSHHIHQV4aIGYoFSziVUOg/viewform

Coronavirus What we are doing and how you can help “WE take the health and safety of all our customers and staff seriously. We are monitoring the situation closely and will amend what we are doing if Government advice changes. Staff are being advised and…

THE ARTISTIC director of the Harlow Playhouse has given further details on how people can claim for refunds for shows they had booked that have now been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rory Davies said: In light of the announcement made by the Prime…

SUPERMARKETS are taking steps to prevent panic buying and shortages, as many people prepare to self isolate due to the coronavirus. They are working on plans to cut cafes, counters and other services to enable a depleted workforce to maintain basic provisions, according to industry…

CINEMA chains Odeon, Cineworld, Vue and Picturehouse are shutting all their UK screens amid the coronavirus pandemic. There are two Cineworlds in Harlow. One in the Harvey Centre and another in Queensgate. The move comes a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised people to…

HARLOW Rugby Club has issued the following statement today (Tuesday). From Chairman, Tracey Wedd “AS I’m sure you are all aware by now that following government advice, the RFU will suspend all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community level (which includes us).…

St Clare Hospice’s first ever Virtual Run From St Clare Hospice IN response to the current Coronavirus pandemic leading to the postponement of a number of our running challenges, we bring you the first ever St Clare Virtual 5k Run. As many of you will…

YOUNG people learnt the importance of fundraising to keep the county’s air ambulance operating. Essex & Herts Air Ambulance held workshops to explain to pupils at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, what the medical service does and how it can be supported. Pupils in…