EVER wanted to try your hand at playwriting and have it performed? The Herts and Essex Festival of Playwriting helps to develop new writing talent across our region, culminating in this very special showcase. Last year’s winner, ‘Cracked’, by Carly Godfrey-Bridger has been developed into…

HARLOW Town FC has confirmed that they have received, and accepted, a transfer request from striker Alex Read. A spokesperson said: “As has been reported elsewhere, Alex Read has been made available for transfer, but in the interests of confidentiality for all parties concerned we…

IN October 1964, Bert and Frances Hudson moved from Harlow to Basildon. Bert worked for the Labour Exchange (Job Centre) and had just been promoted. They moved to Orchard Croft, just near The Stow. Their son, Ian came with them. Ian is now the chair…

MARKING 45 years to the day since David Bowie’s live concert at Harlow Playhouse, Ultimate Bowie celebrates the work of the late, great global super-star. Ed Blaney takes the spotlight and leads an eight- piece band that takes you from David Bowie’s early years with…

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. Enjoy the pleasure of discovering new music and artists on your doorstep,…

SHOPPERS at intu Lakeside will be spoilt for choice this January with a massive selection of sales from the centre’s fantastic retailers. Offers will be running throughout the month on electronics, furniture, clothes and much, much more. Amongst the retailers, big names such as Topshop,…

SEVERAL Harlow Running Club members ran off the Christmas excesses by completing the Buntingford 10 Mile race two days after Christmas. First home was Rich Hynes in 7th place out of 479 finishers in an excellent 1hr 03min 39sec. He was followed by Andy Bradley…

Ryman Premier Harlow Town 2 v 2 Canvey Island By Luke Henry HARLOW kicked off 2017 in front of their home crowd as they welcomed Canvey Island to the Harlow Arena looking for a tenth victory out of twelve games at home. The visitors arrived…

Ryman Div One North Harlow Town 2 v 1 Leatherhead Harlow returned to the Harlow Arena hoping to make amends for their 3-0 boxing day defeat away to Enfield Town. They welcomed Jimmy Bullard’s Leatherhead, hoping to keep up their good form and follow up…

By Luke Henry HARLOW return to the Harlow Arena after their comprehensive 3-0 Boxing Day defeat to Enfield Town away from home. They have the chance to make amends when they host Leatherhead FC, a match being highly anticipated as Jimmy Bullard, a household name…

AS Harlow Playhouse celebrates it’s biggest Christmas sales to date, we catch up with Scott Ramsay on his last Festive Season as Director of Harlow Playhouse. Scott, what productions have you staged this Christmas? We’ve staged three productions. Santa’s Rusty Robot for children under 7,…

AS the festive season comes to a close Essex County Council is urging people to get their 2017 off to a positive and healthy start by signing up for Dry January. Dry January is a national initiative run by charity Alcohol concern, which encourages people…

IF THERE is one person that encapsulates the spirit of the parkrun in Harlow then it is local runner Martin Elven. Martin’s first parkrun was at the first ever one in Harlow back in November 2014. Since then, and rarely without his splendid bandana. Martin…

Harlow 46 v 20 Stowmarket HARLOW confirmed their place at the top of division III NE with a convincing win over Stowmarket, the only side to beat them in the first round of league matches. The game was played in dense fog. It allowed the…