STEWARDS Academy’s annual trip to New York was an eventful one this year. After a 5am meet on the day of travel the students were very excited to touch down in New York hours later. Little did we know however that a winter storm was…

WHAT a cracking day they have lined up at the Essex Skipper in The Stow. Cheltenham racing from 1pm Paul Howard dropping by around 6pm to do an hour or so with some free Irish Stew to accompany Some Irish dancers will be popping by…

ESSEX Police has released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to about two separate incidents in Harlow. On Friday February 3, a 24-year-old man was chased down Hobtoe Road, Little Parndon and Hare Street, by a man carrying a knife.…

“WHAT was it like in Afghanistan?” asked the interviewer? “Well being mortared twice a week wasn’t fun!” replied Esther. It would be fair to say, that Esther Mills is made of what they call “The Right Stuff”. Even on the day of this interview, she…

IN the middle of this concert, Prince Tribute artiste Mark Anthony asked the audience: “Are you enjoying yourself?” When people replied: “Yes!” He said: “Really?” In this reviewer’s opinion, that may reveal that Mark did not believe he was at his best. He may have…

A MAN has been taken to hospital after reportedly falling out of a car in Harlow. The ambulance service was called at just after 7pm after a report that a man had left a moving car on Tumbler Road, close to Nicholls Field in Harlow.…

FOR Georgie, a Chihuahua from Harlow, and his owner Terrence Card, it couldn’t be a more exciting time. Georgie, a Pets As Therapy (PAT) Dog, has been shortlisted as one of six finalists in a national competition to find the HiLife PAT Dog of the…

A former St Mark’s pupil and current professional footballer, Danny Green, presented an inspirational assembly to the KS4 cohort as well as those in KS3 who are teamed with clubs such as Tottenham and Arsenal. Danny has played for clubs such as Charlton Athletic, Dagenham…

The ever-popular gardening event was founded in 1994 by a group of hospice supporters in Harlow, led by Anne Gould. Held every year in June, the event offers the perfect opportunity for lovers of all things flora and fauna to explore some of the best-kept…

LESLEY Whittaker Dance in Harlow is set to launch a Mum and Baby Dance in April. Lesley is a Ladies sports ambassador for the This Girl Can project. Full details on the poster.

A fabulous smorgasbord of family storytelling sessions and arts and crafts workshops will be on offer for all ages and backgrounds on Saturday March 18th. Try your hand at wycinanki, the traditional Polish folk art of paper-cutting, join in our rhyming storytelling sessions, or take…

The Bohemians – Live Queen 17 Mar Theatre 1 Music FORMED in 1971, with Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor, Queen released a total of 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles, and 10 number one DVDs. Estimates of their album…

Calling all local businesses – small and big! – take up our £50 Challenge! Do you own a local business? No matter how big or small, we need you! Could you put your entrepreneurial skills and business acumen to the test by taking up the…

1435 hrs Fourth Avenue in Harlow is closed after a road traffic incident. More follows