The Makings of a Murderer 2 – The Real Manhunter – Harlow Playhouse, Saturday 8th February 2025. A Review by Ian Beckett Although it wasn’t billed as “family entertainment,” this evening’s offering appealed to myself, my wife, and my teenage daughter, all of whom enjoy…

THE MP for Harlow has written to the Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Media after thousands of his constituents were left without a service on Monday and Tuesday. Mr Vinces’s letter is below. Dear Lutz Schüler, I am writing to you today following reports of…

OFFICERS have arrested a man in connection with their investigation into a serious assault in Harlow in which a boy sustained a serious head injury. The 17-year-old boy had been found injured in a car park in the Guilfords area on Sunday 2 February. The…

THIS darkly comedic play explores memories and the choices we make in life. Winner of the Best Theatre Production at the Buxton Fringe 2024, alongside awards for Best Performance and Best New Piece at the Birmingham Fringe 2023. The non-linear plot line allows the audience…

ACL: Understanding ADHD: Menopause and Neurodiversity. Full details below.

LONDON Stansted today launched a consultation on its long-term plan for sustainable growth at the airport over the next 20 years. The Sustainable Development Plan (SDP) sets out how Stansted intends to make best use of the airport’s existing single runway and what it will…

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THIS IS an important two weeks for the leader of Harlow Council and his team. The young leader has promoted the budget through press releases and social media. But now there is cabinet in Thursday Feb 13th and then full council on Thursday Feb 27th.…

ON FRIDAY night, the chair of Harlow Council, cllr Andrew Johnson hosted his second Live Lounge. The event was held at the Harlow Playhouse. It was a fantastic event held up in Theatre 2. This special event was in support of two deserving charities: Harlow…

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week while advertising two apprenticeship roles on offer. The Service has apprentices in a variety of roles from firefighting to finance. Operational Firefighting Apprenticeship One of the roles currently on offer with ECFRS is a…

THE NSPCC Helpline made 877 referrals to agencies in the East of England last year after being contacted by adults who were worried about the impact of a parent or carer’s alcohol or drug use on a child. The charity makes a referral when concerns…

HALF Term: The Frog Prince at Victoria Hall Theatre in Old Harlow. Full details below. Ticket details. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ctp?fbclid=IwY2xjawIX3TtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaWiWD7F3Bh-tQURbW4er7yThw_Z6JkmwOy_SMk_ahAUAZ1wHpQ_I2ijWg_aem_byDafo9r3cj3JLU_OZet0w

THE National Business Women’s Awards are back for 2025 and better than ever before. These prestigious awards will recognise and raise the profile of hardworking and enterprising Business Women nationally. Winning an award is no easy feat, and all the finalists will demonstrate exceptional standards…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has written to the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner over concerns that the front desk at Harlow police station may close with the possible loss of jobs. Mr Vince’s letter to Roger Hirst can be seen below. It may have…