WE met Moorfield resident, Mike Steel, as he was cleaning his steps, In fact he was cleaning a number of steps as he felt (rightly or wrongly) that the council had neglected them. Many of our “Why They Came Here” interviewees chart major journeys on…

THE Facebook site called “Photos of Harlow-Old and New” has just passed 13,000 members. The group is a treasure trove of photos relating to the town. The group is run by local historian Marlene Brooks and her team of dedicated archivists whose devotion to chronicling…

COULD pole dancing become an Olympics sport? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think… That’s because pole dancing – or pole, as the International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) prefers – has been recognised by an international sporting body for the first time. It has…

KENT artist Mark Pulsford opened a fascinating exhibition that celebrates the work of his father Charles Pulsford and Harlow-based artist Harry Anderson. The exhibition celebrated an empathetic connection between two painters who became life long friends. It is a story that started at the stimulating…

St Clare Hospice campaigns during national Hospice Care Week THROUGHOUT the course of Hospice Care Week (9th – 15th October) Hastingwood-based charity, St Clare Hospice, campaigned to raise awareness of hospice care in a bid to support more local people, who are facing a life-limiting…

THE Harvey Centre in Harlow is set to host a day of FREE, VERY spooky fun from 11am – 4pm on Saturday 28th October. The event will see the centre transformed as a host of spooktacular characters take to the malls to entertain guests –…

BROADCASTER Steve Lamacq has a special relationship with The Square. He started his journalism career at the Harlow Citizen and has gone onto become a highly accomplished broadcaster and journalist with the BBC. This week, he was guest speaker at the Music Venue Trust’s Venues…

THE wonderful Harlow Steel Band entertained shoppers in the Water Gardens on Saturday afternoon. Bedecked in Harlow is 70 T-Shirts, they played all afternoon on a lovely autumn afternoon. YH caught one of the musicians as he played a solo.

A FREE programme designed to support young people aged 14-18 in Harlow learn valuable skills is set to run during the half-term holiday. The course has a number of engaging workshops run by experienced business owners and young entrepreneurs. Tha

THE family and friends of former councillor for Old Harlow, Muriel Jolles, attended a tree planting in her memory, following her death earlier this year. She had represented Old Harlow for twelve years until 2016 when she stood down. Her family chose a site at…

Pay What You Can HARLOW Playhouse and BBC Music Introducing in Essex join forces to present a very special series of live gigs, all hand-picked to nurture and give exposure to the freshest artists across the UK. You’ll find BBC Introducing at major events like…

Have your say in mobile libraries consultation HARLOW residents are being urged to have their say in Essex County Council’s mobile libraries consultation as the deadline nears. There are just three weeks left before the seven-week consultation closes on November 6, so people are encouraged…

Noel Coward’s Private Lives 19th – 21st October. 7:30pm (matinee 2:30pm on Saturday) Harlow Playhouse IN Private Lives strong passions and stronger personalities set the stage for a classic battle of the sexes. 1930. Deauville, France. Two newly-married couples occupy adjoining honeymoon suites in the…

Great MINDS: A Celebration of Wellbeing A review by Nick Beatte – Sat 14th Oct The Phoenix Live Lounge is an oasis of creative joy, a lovely versatile venue with a small stage, cabaret tables adorned with candles in bottles surrounded by comfy chairs. Music…