LONGWOOD Primary Academy held a Community Carnival to mark the end of the school’s celebrations of Black History Month this year which was recognised and enjoyed by all in the school community. Staff at the school believe it is incredibly important that key events are…

Dear Editor I WRITE with regards to the Bill, recently introduced in the House of Commons, by Kim Leadbeater MP. This Bill is intended to legalise “assisted dying” (a euphemism for assisted suicide) for those who are terminally ill. There will be a range of…

PEMBERLEY Academy was open to their wonderful pupils recently, for their first ‘Super Saturday’ of the year. Brain jellies, spooky cakes, Halloween crafts and much more. A few hours for kids to have some Saturday fun. Bring on the next one…coming soon!

CORNELIUS Keating from High Wych is encouraging other people to embrace lifelong learning. Cornelius, aged 60, has completed many courses at ACL Essex in Harlow. He believes he’s more adaptable to learning now than he ever has been. Here’s Cornelius’s story: “I was umming and…

A TAYLOR Swift tribute act is set to play Waffle and More in the town centre. Vikki Earle has developed a reputation as one of the most in demand Swiftie tributes. It looks like a great evening at Waffle and More. If you click in…

A CHRISTMAS Gift Fair will be taking place at the Great Parndon Community Association on Sunday November 17th. The fair will be taking place from 12pm until 5pm. Entry fee is £1 for adults. All proceeds from smallholder fees, raffle as well as proceeds from…

VISIT Essex has joined forces with Explore Essex, who manage and promote some of Essex County Council’s owned green spaces and heritage places. Together they’re calling on budding photographers to snap their perfect ‘iconic landmarks and attractions’ shot in Essex. Essex County Council’s Councillor for…

CALLING all dance and theatre groups – Celebrate Harlow is coming back in 2025! They are searching for creative, talented dance and theatre groups to join in an evening of celebrating all things Harlow. This is your group’s chance to perform on the live stage…

MAINLY Multiples, Paintings by Alan Burgess opens today, an exhibition that celebrates both his artistic career and 20 years of the Gibberd Gallery. Gibberd GalleryFree admissionSat 9 Nov – Sat 7 DecMon – Sat11am-4pm

THE second of two meetings at Chelmsford this week takes place on Saturday with a bumper nine-race card following on from Thursday’s meeting.  Racing gets underway this weekend at 4.30pm with a novice stakes in class four before the action comes to a close four…

THE Essex International Film Festival, which takes place between 27 to 30 March 2025, is on the search for top film makers. The festival is looking to highlight established movie makers, plus emerging talent from across the world. The organisers are also keen to find…

HARLOW Singers are delighted to announce details of their Carol Concert. Please join us as they sing a collection of traditional carols & other festive pieces, followed by mince pies & refreshments. Full details below.

THE latest in Chelmsford Racecourse’s Thursday evening series arrives this week with another action-packed eight-race card under the lights in Essex.  Racing on the polytrack gets underway at 4.55pm with a novice stakes in class five and the meeting draws to a close at 8.30pm…

APPLICATIONS are now open for community groups and good causes across the region to receive part of a £110,000 fund announced by the East of England Co-op. The East of England Co-op Community Cares Fund is a charitable initiative first established by the East of…