A CANCER diagnosis did not stop brave Joe Sims from achieving a crop of top GCSE grades. When the 16-year-old, from Challinor, Church Langley, found a lump in his neck in February, he feared his chances of succeeding in the summer’s exams had been ruined.…

DON’T miss out on the unique opportunity to see La Traviata – one of Verdi’s greatest Operas (Sung in Italian with English Subtitles) Coming to the Harlow Playhouse on Thursday September 10th. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live Orchestra with over…

TAKE two real life married couples, add four characters who are working class social climbers desperate to get their fingertips on the next rung of the ladder, mix together with Willy Russell’s sharp, incisive and hilarious script and allow to simmer over the summer and…

TV medium Colin Fry has died at the age of 53, his management has announced. The spiritualist, whose shows included Most Haunted and 6ixth Sense With Colin Fry, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in April. He cancelled his 6ixth Sense Anniversary Tour after his…

ANNUAL BEER FESTIVAL at the Rainbow and Dove public house in Hastingwood. Dates: 18th-20th SEPTEMBER 2015 A spokesperson said: “This year we have a fantastic range of cask conditioned REAL ALES, modern versus traditional CIDERS, CRAFT LAGERS from around the world PLUS fantastic live BANDS…

22nd August 2015 League Away v Upminster Upminster won the toss and elected to bat Result – Draw. Saturday’s game saw the worst that timed cricket has to offer with the result virtually decided before the half way stage. On a hot day Upminister won…

WITH the closing date for nominations edging closer now is your chance to celebrate your sporting heroes and those who have made outstanding contributions to sport and physical activity in Essex by nominating them for a 2015 Active Essex Sports Award. From volunteers, coaches, clubs,…

Getting ready to go to University Now that the summer is upon us, time is already running out before university starts. And during that time, there are tasks that need to undertake, before you move out. That list is built up of many things, such…

TWO Harlow Running Club members took advantage of a flat course at the Edmonton Parkrun 5K to record personal best times for the distance(PB). Robin Lozeau finished in 9th place out of 39 finishers in 21min 47sec and Alan Wellbelove was 12th in 24min 13sec.…

Ryman Div One North Barkingside 1 v 2 Harlow Town HARLOW Town grabbed three valuable points away at Barkingside. The Hawks went behind after just eleven minutes with a goal by Andre Spencer. But the Hawks did not panic and alex Read got on the…

The Art of the Garden Party 2015 Sunday 6th September 1pm – 4.30pm at Harlow Museum Putting the ART into party, join local performers as they transport us into new worlds via the spoken word, song and dance. Performers include Harlow Rock School, Harlow Community…

THAT’LL Be The Day is all about recreating nostalgia with LIVE entertainment, reflecting the music and tone of an era that changed the course of music history and youth culture forever. Incredibly the show is now in its 30th year of touring, and the birthday…

Blogpost by Shannon Pinnock YH welcomes its first contribution from St Mark’s sixth form student, Shannon Pinnock. Here, Shannon reflects on the last year at St Mark’s and looks forward to the decisive year 13. YEAR 12 is an exciting time in your life. It’s…

Ryman Div One North Harlow 1 v 1 Romford A freak goal put the visitors ahead just before half time when a cross somehow went under the bar. Harlow hit back in the second half through a Billy Jones header, and even though the hosts…