HARLOW historian Colin Barratt has just published a fascinating book covering the founding of Harlow Town Football Club and the twenty one years after that. The full title of the book is Harlow Town FC 1879-1900: The Inhabitants Generally are Invited to Attend. The book…

AN incredible 461 participants made it a record breaking morning at the Harlow parkrun. The previous record was from February 2020, when 416 took part in the 5k challenge around the town park. This was the 463rd running of the Harlow parkrun, which began in…

THREE Harlow families have reached an amazing volunteering milestone at Harlow junior parkrun. The Gillespie, Penketh and Mann families have now volunteered an incredible 3000 times between them. Ten members of the three families, John & Pam Gillespie, Jane, John, Matthew & Bella Mann and…

HARLOW athlete George Watkins signed off his 2024 season in fine style with an incredible 10k run at the weekend. George, aged 14, who now competes for Woodford Green and Essex Ladies (WGEL), ran the Sutton Coldfield 10K in a phenomenal 32 minutes and 30…

EPPING Town FC visited the children at the Dolphin Ward at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Due to some serious infections, they were only able to visit one child, however the smile that was put on the young girls face was the reason we done the gifts…

HARLOW made it seven wins in a row as they overcame Wanstead in terrible conditions 25-13.  Tries from Joe Barton, Morgan Davies and Casey Teague helped Harlow to victory.  Co-Head Coach Ian Rundall said “I’m very proud of the squad and their efforts over the…

HARLOW Town’s lead at the top of the Eastern Counties Division South was reduced to six points as Hackney Wick won on the road on Saturday. Harlow Town were not playing but Hackney travelled to bottom-side St Margaretsbury and won 2-0. They also gained a…

NOMINATIONS are welcome for the Essex County FA’s Volunteering in Football and Referee Long Service Awards until Sunday 19th January, as local grassroots heroes are recognised and rewarded for years of dedication to the game. Individuals qualify if they have given at least ten years…

THE final meeting of 2024 at Chelmsford Racecourse takes place at the Essex track on Thursday with a belting nine-race offering. The action kicks off at 4.10pm with a class six nursery contest over the sharp five furlongs before the meeting comes to an end…

ON SUNDAY, participants from across Harlow Rugby Club, along with members from their partner gym BodyFresh Fitness, took part in either a 1K, 3K or 5K run around the pitches. Each participant was asked to bring an unopened toy that would be donated to Wickes…

THE St Clare 10k is back for 2025! Whether you are a beginner looking for a fun challenge or a club runner chasing a PB, our annual 10k race has something for everyone to help you reach your personal best • Date & time -…

IN a ground-breaking step for inclusive sport, the Latimer League has officially launched, providing a dedicated platform for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools across Essex to engage in competitive football. This new league is the result of a partnership between Active Essex, the…

LOCAL football clubs have been amongst the first in the country to sign-up for a new initiative organised by The FA and Lowr to help the sport become more sustainable. The Essex County FA were one of the early adopters of the new programme, and…

A GO FUND ME page has been set up to help the family of a young Harlow boy who passed away on Thursday. Harlow Tekkers footballer Giona was a much loved and cherished member of a club that is known for its sense of family…