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Police warning after phone box housing defibrillator in Stortford is vandalised

12 January 2021
Police warning after phone box housing defibrillator in Stortford is vandalised

Police warning after phone box housing defibrillator in Stortford is vandalised

12 January 2021

Sgt Tre Funes-Walker: “The box contains life-saving equipment. We don’t want it to get damaged as it could cost someone their life.”


Manuden grandfather awarded MBE for charitable services

10 January 2021
Manuden grandfather awarded MBE for charitable services

Manuden grandfather awarded MBE for charitable services

10 January 2021

St Clare Hospice volunteer Peter Heap, from Manuden, received an MBE in the New Year Honours for charitable services to the community.


Hospice keeping its paws crossed that fur-miliar fundraiser can go ahead

10 January 2021
Hospice keeping its paws crossed that fur-miliar fundraiser can go ahead

Hospice keeping its paws crossed that fur-miliar fundraiser can go ahead

10 January 2021

2020 was a ruff year for St Clare, but the charity is staying paw-sitive and looking ahead to its annual Winter Walkies event.


Ray Winstone gives Essex and Herts Air Ambulance campaign a boost

10 January 2021
Ray Winstone gives Essex and Herts Air Ambulance campaign a boost

Ray Winstone gives Essex and Herts Air Ambulance campaign a boost

10 January 2021

The celebrity patron is encouraging people to get on board with the life-saving charity's project to build a new airbase at North Weald.


Stortford couple's ‘little mermaid’ three weeks early on New Year's Day

09 January 2021
Stortford couple's ‘little mermaid’ three weeks early on New Year's Day

Stortford couple's ‘little mermaid’ three weeks early on New Year's Day

09 January 2021

David and Wendy Szelong-Cowell woke at 6am to a message from concerned staff at Harlow hospital maternity unit.


Dog walker’s new car set on fire by arsonist

07 January 2021
Dog walker’s new car set on fire by arsonist

Dog walker’s new car set on fire by arsonist

07 January 2021

The victim left his Audi on the outskirts of Sawbridgeworth in the same spot he regularly parks while he walks his dog.


Michelle releases first book – 9 years after being inspired at Stortford literature festival

07 January 2021
Michelle releases first book – 9 years after being inspired at Stortford literature festival

Michelle releases first book – 9 years after being inspired at Stortford literature festival

07 January 2021

Comedy novel is about a man called Terry Shufflebottom whose fridge freezer grants him magic powers.


Fiat woman’s regular wine thefts from Shell Little Waitrose

06 January 2021
Fiat woman’s regular wine thefts from Shell Little Waitrose

Fiat woman’s regular wine thefts from Shell Little Waitrose

06 January 2021

A female thief has brazenly targeted the same Stortford petrol station four times in a fortnight, stealing two bottles of wine each time.


Tesco shopper’s bank cards stolen in car park

06 January 2021
Tesco shopper’s bank cards stolen in car park

Tesco shopper’s bank cards stolen in car park

06 January 2021

A thief rifled through a 57-year-old woman's purse while his accomplice distracted her with the offer of a free newspaper.


New director appointed to look after hospitals' financial health

06 January 2021
New director appointed to look after hospitals' financial health

New director appointed to look after hospitals' financial health

06 January 2021

A new finance director, with a history of improvement in the NHS, has joined the Princess Alexandra Hospital trust.


Volunteers needed to teach isolated elderly how to connect online

06 January 2021
Volunteers needed to teach isolated elderly how to connect online

Volunteers needed to teach isolated elderly how to connect online

06 January 2021

Duo setting up IT advice centre in village hall where elderly will learn how to make video calls to family, watch catch-up TV and order prescriptions.


Matilda rows a marathon for food bank and boat club

04 January 2021
Matilda rows a marathon for food bank and boat club

Matilda rows a marathon for food bank and boat club

04 January 2021

An 18-year-old former Herts and Essex High School student has boosted two causes by covering 26.2 miles on a rowing machine.


Teachers on charity half-marathon mission smash £1,000 target

04 January 2021
Teachers on charity half-marathon mission smash £1,000 target

Teachers on charity half-marathon mission smash £1,000 target

04 January 2021

Two Bishop's Stortford College staff members galvanised colleagues to run 13.1 miles along the Flitch Way from Dunmow to the school.


Jigsaws galore on offer at Covid-secure charity fundraiser

30 December 2020
Jigsaws galore on offer at Covid-secure charity fundraiser

Jigsaws galore on offer at Covid-secure charity fundraiser

30 December 2020

Isabel Hospice supporter Catherine Phillipson is hosting her fifth fundraising puzzles swap outside her home off Bells Hill on Saturday (Jan 2).


Herts police offer degrees and graduate diplomas to new recruits

29 December 2020
Herts police offer degrees and graduate diplomas to new recruits

Herts police offer degrees and graduate diplomas to new recruits

29 December 2020

Student officers, who will start their academic and on-the-job training in 2021, will receive qualifications through Anglia Ruskin University.


Cheer and a chat as charity worker Kerry visits isolated learning disabled

29 December 2020
Cheer and a chat as charity worker Kerry visits isolated learning disabled

Cheer and a chat as charity worker Kerry visits isolated learning disabled

29 December 2020

Kerry Matholie works for Accuro Care Services, of Start Hill, as its adult friendship scheme co-ordinator.


Heroes stage free online Christmas celebration

27 December 2020
Heroes stage free online Christmas celebration

Heroes stage free online Christmas celebration

27 December 2020

More than 1,000 people tuned in to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust's virtual showcase of festive songs and readings.


Care home residents receive festive green gifts from church members

25 December 2020
Care home residents receive festive green gifts from church members

Care home residents receive festive green gifts from church members

25 December 2020

Premier Court had asked people to send Christmas cards to its elderly residents, but a group of Baptist Church worshippers went a step further.


Stortford singers keeping the dream alive for Christmas number one

25 December 2020
Stortford singers keeping the dream alive for Christmas number one

Stortford singers keeping the dream alive for Christmas number one

25 December 2020

17 members of Stortford’s Rock Choir joined forces with more than 4,500 UK choristers to record an uplifting track.


Oh what fun it is to ride in a two-horse open sleigh... in Stortford!

24 December 2020
Oh what fun it is to ride in a two-horse open sleigh... in Stortford!

Oh what fun it is to ride in a two-horse open sleigh... in Stortford!

24 December 2020

Barringtons business duo Nikki and Lisa throw thems-elves into helping Santa spread festive cheer on an 8-mile route in a horse-drawn carriage.


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