BALOO, a retired police dog, has tonight (Sunday 9 March) been announced as the winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award competition at Crufts 2025.  Eight-year-old Baloo was a finalist in the Extraordinary Working Dog category with her owner, Mandy Chapman.  Credit: The Royal…

LAST month, we reported that the former chair of Harlow Council was set to undertake a charity “step” challenge on behalf of Prostate Cancer. Ten days in, we asked Ian Beckett how it was going? Ian said: “I have just completed week one of the…

UP and coming British artists are set to benefit from the latest round of government funding designed to boost British music exports, drive faster growth and deliver the Plan for Change. The Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) will support 58 UK artists to tour the…

FANCY looking for bats at night with a bat detector? Or how about chatting to owls in the dark, or experience the symphony of bird calls during the dawn chorus?  The Broads Authority has just released its programme of events for this spring, summer and…

THE all-weather action continues at Chelmsford on Saturday evening with a seven-race card at the track. The meeting kicks off at 5.25pm with a class six amateur jockeys’ handicap before the card comes to a close at 8.30pm. Read below for a full preview of…

BACK in January of last year, we went to the new Men’s Shed on Rectory Field to see what plans the team had to develop what was a derelict changing room. Fifteen months later, the team has made a amazing amount of progress. We popped…

HUNDREDS and hundreds of Harlow pupils have been getting into the spirit of World Book Day today (March 6th). From Katherine’s in the west to Churchgate Street in the east, an amazing parade of characters emerged from their front doors. Well done to all the…

THE Easter Specials return this year on Easter weekend – 19th, 20th & 21st April (11-4pm) Booking is essential and they get released tonight at 1900hrs on their website – www.nwdmrail.co.uk Don’t miss out as they sell quickly. The journey on the railway is around…

WE all have a deep affection and respect for St Clare Hospice. We all know what they do and all the challenges that they face. They are so embedded into the community of Harlow and West Essex. They are always in our hearts. We went…

PARNDON Wood Cemetery & Crematorium is inviting people to visit ahead of Mother’s Day and take time to remember and reflect on beloved relatives they have lost. On Saturday 29 March, between 10am and 12.30pm, the crematorium is inviting people to visit its chapel for…

NEW therapeutic gardens are being developed at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) thanks to a grant of £88,000, awarded to PAHT following a successful bid to NHS Charities Together, that has been match funded by the Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity (PAH Charity). Being…

THE much-anticipated Newhall Farmers Market officially launches on 9th March 2025, offering a fantastic opportunity to shop fresh, support local businesses, and connect with the community. Taking place on the second Sunday of every month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the market will showcase…

CO-Commissioned by the Barbican, London and Harlow Playhouse. Join us for a 90-minute workshop the night before you come to the show, providing a special opportunity to enter the world of Lay Down Your Burdens. Meet the characters and dive deep into the show’s themes…

ACT 3 Theatre Company, comprised of Charlotte Pritchard, Becky Faulkner, and Cat Quigley, is proud to present The Vagina Monologues, a bold and unflinching celebration of womanhood performed by an all-female cast. Written by Eve Ensler, this iconic play will take centre stage at South…