Author - Chris Carter

Police in hunt for woman after dog bites runners in Stortford

Man and woman bitten on leg by Staffie-type dog as they ran in Oriole Way area in separate incidents 16 days apart.

Collision shuts M11 between Harlow and Bishop's Stortford

Collision shuts M11 between Harlow and Bishop's Stortford

Emergency services and highways officers were on the scene at 3.30pm and traffic was building up on the approach to junction 7.

Youths try to lure woman and her dogs from park in Stortford

24 February 2021

Youths try to lure woman and her dogs from park in Stortford

24 February 2021

Paula Ward was walking her three pets in Sworder’s Field when a duo aged around 18 asked her for help with a 'lost dog' they had found.

A120 vehicle 'attacks': Police mount Birchanger Wood operation for a week

22 February 2021

A120 vehicle 'attacks': Police mount Birchanger Wood operation for a week

22 February 2021

Officers on quad bikes and on foot carried out daily 4pm-11pm "reassurance patrols" after new reports of windscreens of bypass cars being hit.

Lockdown? Young Sawbridgeworth indie band determined to get over it

Lockdown? Young Sawbridgeworth indie band determined to get over it

The band's determination not to sit around waiting for live opportunities to arise during lockdown has reaped rich rewards.

Gasman Paul offers free support for NHS front-line staff

Gasman Paul offers free support for NHS front-line staff

Paul Merton, of PJM Gas & Heating, is offering 10 free one-hour appointments to doctors, nurses, paramedics and carers.

HELP campaign fits bill as Indie gets desperate mum and kids back online

HELP campaign fits bill as Indie gets desperate mum and kids back online

An SOS went out to the Operation CommUNITY lifeline scheme from a woman who had lost her job and could not afford her monthly internet bill.

£1,300 reward offered after A120 bypass 'stone thrower' hit car windscreen

£1,300 reward offered after A120 bypass 'stone thrower' hit car windscreen

Glenn Alexander's three-week-old BMW was hit as he drove home from his job as MD of a construction firm.

BMW careers off road and comes to rest under resident's bedroom window

BMW careers off road and comes to rest under resident's bedroom window

Alan Gott was cooking when a neighbour banged on his door and told him: "You need to come out and see this."

Befriending lifeline easing mental health issues during lockdown

12 February 2021

Befriending lifeline easing mental health issues during lockdown

12 February 2021

Zara Skidmore says the most important service being provided through the latest lockdown is the befriending phone line.

Indie launches appeal for 'guardian angels' to Help Ease Lockdown Pain

08 February 2021

Indie launches appeal for 'guardian angels' to Help Ease Lockdown Pain

08 February 2021

We've teamed up with lifeline scheme Operation CommUNITY and are appealing to readers to donate cash, goods or services.

No ducking the issue for bird's saviours

07 February 2021

No ducking the issue for bird's saviours

07 February 2021

Hedgehog rescue expert Lynne Garner spotted the female mallard stuck and injured on the lake at Southern Country Park.

Head teacher's joy after computer firm fills laptop void

Head teacher's joy after computer firm fills laptop void

Head teacher Helen Smith said the news that eight devices were heading her way courtesy of Stortford IT firm Genmar was "just brilliant",

Student newspaper launched with aim to broaden minds and expand futures

Student newspaper launched with aim to broaden minds and expand futures