Lifestyle
HARLOW has been named as among the best areas across the country for first-time buyers, new figures have revealed. Barratt Homes has analysed the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), government housing reports, and a survey of 2,000 independent UK homeowners to reveal…
THE CHIEF executive of two schools in Harlow has written to parents promoting the idea of a “smartphone-free childhood”. Ian Kendal is CEO of Our Lady of Fatima Trust, which oversees St Alban’s and St Luke’s primary schools. Under his stewardship, both schools have been…
ST Clare Hospice is standing with Hospice UK in calling on local people to write to their MP in the run-up to Hospice Care Week (October 7th to 13th) to help secure the future of vital hospice services. This year’s theme is ‘ More than…
THE Harvey Centre is delighted to announce that it will be hosting an exciting Family Fun Day on Saturday 11th October between 11am – 5pm, bringing the community together for a joyful celebration of Pride, love, and inclusivity. The shopping centre will be transformed into…
GET ready to crank up the volume and feel the power for Women in Rock, the electrifying live show dedicated entirely to the trailblazing women who shattered the ceilings and redefined rock music forever. This powerhouse production is taking audiences by storm across the UK theatre circuit and…
ON Saturday 13th September, around thirty users, supporters and invited guests attended the Annual Community Day of the We Care Group, at the Salvation Army Hall on Tendering Road. The We Care Group meets every Tuesday morning at the Salvation Army and is led by…
Review: Grease – Moot House Theatre Company There was something truly special about stepping into the Moot House for the opening night of Grease, the very first production from the newly formed Moot House Theatre Company. From the moment I entered the venue, the atmosphere was…
GREAT British Bake Off is back – and so is your chance to do good with cake! Whether you’re a star baker or just love a good brew, hosting your own St Clare Coffee Morning is a deliciously simple way to support the hospice Invite…
FROM 11am – 5pm on 13th & 14th September 2025, twenty-eight studios in this idyllic setting will open their doors to offer an insight into the different creative processes, as well as the opportunity to participate in some. We now have 40 artists and craftspeople…
“Treasure Island” – Victoria Hall, Harlow – 12th September 2025. A review by Ian Beckett. CAN you attend the opening night of Treasure Island at Victoria Hall this Friday? Yes. Can you submit a review before midnight on the same night? Not quite. Of course…
Grieving Friends Support Network meeting. Full details below.
HERITAGE Open Days in Harlow this month. Full details below.
YOU can now borrow blood pressure monitors for free from our 74 libraries. The monitors will also be available from two mobile libraries too. YOU can now borrow blood pressure monitors for free from our 74 libraries. The monitors will also be available from two…
HARE STREET PALS SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGH THE ARTS Hare Street School selected their new group of Performing Arts Leaders, or “PALS” for this academic year. They will work closely with Sam Ashford from Livewire Theatre to develop their leadership skills and to learn lots of…
CHELMSFORD Racecourse presents its latest all-weather race meeting on Thursday afternoon, with a bumper nine-race card, which features seven handicaps, a novice and a maiden. Read on for a full preview of and tips for the Chelmsford card, courtesy of Betano, who provide all the…
HARLOW MP Chris Vince has issued a statement following PAH’s low rating in the new government league tables. Mr Vince said: “Residents of Harlow will not be shocked to see that the Princess Alexandra Hospital has been placed towards the bottom of the recently published…
