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OBE for Sawbridgeworth man who is head of primary school of the year

14 June 2021
OBE for Sawbridgeworth man who is head of primary school of the year

OBE for Sawbridgeworth man who is head of primary school of the year

14 June 2021

Ben Levinson, 44, recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours after spearheading huge turnaround of inner London school.


Long-suffering residents kept awake by invasion of M11 lorries

12 June 2021
Long-suffering residents kept awake by invasion of M11 lorries

Long-suffering residents kept awake by invasion of M11 lorries

12 June 2021

The motorway was closed overnight between Harlow and Bishop's Stortford for up to seven weekdays.


Three arrested and drugs, cash and vehicle seized in police raid

11 June 2021
Three arrested and drugs, cash and vehicle seized in police raid

Three arrested and drugs, cash and vehicle seized in police raid

11 June 2021

A warrant was executed at an address in Crofters End in Sawbridgeworth on Friday morning.


A true love story: Widower, 92, publishes tribute to 'great love of his life for 44 years'

09 June 2021
A true love story: Widower, 92, publishes tribute to 'great love of his life for 44 years'

A true love story: Widower, 92, publishes tribute to 'great love of his life for 44 years'

09 June 2021

John and Jean Simkins came together through the shared experience of the loss of their first spouses, both of whom had multiple sclerosis.


Laugh out loud at open-air comedy festival in Stortford

09 June 2021
Laugh out loud at open-air comedy festival in Stortford

Laugh out loud at open-air comedy festival in Stortford

09 June 2021

Bill for two-day event at Bishop’s Stortford High School includes Andrew Maxwell, Christian Reilly, Ria Lina, Mitch Benn, Scott Capurro.


Police helicopter scrambled in hunt for masked pervert

08 June 2021
Police helicopter scrambled in hunt for masked pervert

Police helicopter scrambled in hunt for masked pervert

08 June 2021

In the latest incident a man exposed himself to two women on the River Stort towpath in Sawbridgeworth.


New mayor reveals his personal motive for backing men's mental health charity

05 June 2021
New mayor reveals his personal motive for backing men's mental health charity

New mayor reveals his personal motive for backing men's mental health charity

05 June 2021

Greg Rattey says that in his 20s, conflicted by his sexuality and religion, he had left home with the express aim of killing himself.


Eight-mile traffic jam after HGV collision on M11

04 June 2021
Eight-mile traffic jam after HGV collision on M11

Eight-mile traffic jam after HGV collision on M11

04 June 2021

Highways England warned of delays of up to 90 minutes with traffic backing up more than 8 miles towards Bishop's Stortford junction.


Sawbridgeworth left with one banking facility as TSB closes its branch

04 June 2021
Sawbridgeworth left with one banking facility as TSB closes its branch

Sawbridgeworth left with one banking facility as TSB closes its branch

04 June 2021

New mayor Cllr Greg Rattey: "Banks need to look out for their loyal customers instead of always offering deals for new ones."


Gavin to run 138 miles non-stop for charity in honour of his father

04 June 2021
Gavin to run 138 miles non-stop for charity in honour of his father

Gavin to run 138 miles non-stop for charity in honour of his father

04 June 2021

The Manuden family man aims to raise £5,000 for the British Heart Foundation and his parish church by running the Harcamlow Way.


Families form litter-picking squad amid concerns over broken glass

03 June 2021
Families form litter-picking squad amid concerns over broken glass

Families form litter-picking squad amid concerns over broken glass

03 June 2021

Zara Fryer organised the clear-up as she was worried about tots attending her outdoor Parsonage Lane Playgroup sessions.


Stortford student's £40,000 Mexico mission to stop his mum's MS getting worse

01 June 2021
Stortford student's £40,000 Mexico mission to stop his mum's MS getting worse

Stortford student's £40,000 Mexico mission to stop his mum's MS getting worse

01 June 2021

When Harrison Compton's mum Dee was given a devastating diagnosis that turned their world upside down, he knew he had to act.


Photo special: Dog owners help hospice collar £4,000 from Winter Walkies

31 May 2021
Photo special: Dog owners help hospice collar £4,000 from Winter Walkies

Photo special: Dog owners help hospice collar £4,000 from Winter Walkies

31 May 2021

160 people and their pooches, led by 'Cutest Canine' winner Pudding from Bishop's Stortford, turned out for St Clare's annual event.


Strange year sees mayor bang gavel for last – and first – time

29 May 2021
Strange year sees mayor bang gavel for last – and first – time

Strange year sees mayor bang gavel for last – and first – time

29 May 2021

Innovative fundraising saw Annelise Furnace raise £3,500 to be shared between Essex and Herts Air Ambulance and 1st Sawbridgeworth Scouts.


Publican's despair as women do runner after racking up £151 bill

28 May 2021
Publican's despair as women do runner after racking up £151 bill

Publican's despair as women do runner after racking up £151 bill

28 May 2021

Two women, accompanied by a young child, ordered roast dinners, cocktails and spirits then drove off without paying.


RSPCA and police probe discovery of mutilated muntjac hanging in tree

25 May 2021
RSPCA and police probe discovery of mutilated muntjac hanging in tree

RSPCA and police probe discovery of mutilated muntjac hanging in tree

25 May 2021

Woman came across "creepy" and "sickening sight" while walking her dog at the historic Rivers orchard in Sawbridgeworth.


Exotic animals used in children's parties perish in Cammas Hall Farm fire

25 May 2021
Exotic animals used in children's parties perish in Cammas Hall Farm fire

Exotic animals used in children's parties perish in Cammas Hall Farm fire

25 May 2021

Garg's Animal Parties entertainer Gareth Williamson 'heartbroken' after creatures that have brought joy to hundreds in the Stortford area perished.


Council holding up Little Waitrose revamp of Shell shut for two years

22 May 2021
Council holding up Little Waitrose revamp of Shell shut for two years

Council holding up Little Waitrose revamp of Shell shut for two years

22 May 2021

A Shell spokesman outlined the reasons for the latest delay to the refurbishment of Sawbridgeworth's only fuel stop.


Brownies jeer vandals as community appeal boosts their hut's security

22 May 2021
Brownies jeer vandals as community appeal boosts their hut's security

Brownies jeer vandals as community appeal boosts their hut's security

22 May 2021

Sawbridgeworth and High Wych District Guiding Group organisers were dismayed to discover their base had been targeted by vandals.


Historian focuses on schooldays for children in Sawbridgeworth

17 May 2021
Historian focuses on schooldays for children in Sawbridgeworth

Historian focuses on schooldays for children in Sawbridgeworth

17 May 2021

David Short will deliver a Zoom talk highlighting how children in the 19th and 20th centuries spent their schooldays.


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