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Year of celebration for the 300th anniversary of historic orchard

18 January 2025
Year of celebration for the 300th anniversary of historic orchard

Year of celebration for the 300th anniversary of historic orchard

18 January 2025

The first event to mark the anniversary of Rivers Heritage Site and Orchard, established by John Rivers in 1725, is the wassail on January 25.


You wear it well – hospice shop celebrates Sir Rod’s 80th birthday

14 January 2025
You wear it well – hospice shop celebrates Sir Rod’s 80th birthday

You wear it well – hospice shop celebrates Sir Rod’s 80th birthday

14 January 2025

The Isabel Hospice shop in Sawbridgeworth decorated its window in tribute to the veteran rocker who has an estate in Sheering Lower Road.


Police canvas residents’ views in bid to crack down on shopping parade yobs

14 January 2025
Police canvas residents’ views in bid to crack down on shopping parade yobs

Police canvas residents’ views in bid to crack down on shopping parade yobs

14 January 2025

Havers Parade has become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, leading to the neighbourhood policing team launching a survey for residents.


Poor fallow! Concern over deer with rope around antlers

14 January 2025
Poor fallow! Concern over deer with rope around antlers

Poor fallow! Concern over deer with rope around antlers

14 January 2025

The fallow buck was seen at Thremhall Park, but it was felt best to leave it for its antlers to fall off rather than try to capture it.


Charity’s clothing bank targeted by thieves

14 January 2025
Charity’s clothing bank targeted by thieves

Charity’s clothing bank targeted by thieves

14 January 2025

The Salvation Army bank at Tesco in Bishop’s Park was targeted between Friday lunchtime and Sunday morning.


Dog rescuers track down runaway Luna after railway line drama

13 January 2025
Dog rescuers track down runaway Luna after railway line drama

Dog rescuers track down runaway Luna after railway line drama

13 January 2025

Sightings of the brown and white Jack Russell terrier type around Stortford town centre included people seeing her running along the railway track.


Mystery after three ginger cats found dead in River Stort

13 January 2025
Mystery after three ginger cats found dead in River Stort

Mystery after three ginger cats found dead in River Stort

13 January 2025

A ginger and white cat was found in the water near The Maltings, Sawbridgeworth, on Monday January 6 – two ginger ones were found the next day.


False alarm over ‘gas works’ on Stortford shopping street

13 January 2025
False alarm over ‘gas works’ on Stortford shopping street

False alarm over ‘gas works’ on Stortford shopping street

13 January 2025

Signs stating work by Cadent Gas would start on January 20 and go on for four days were put in place in error.


Wife’s pick for new car in 1985 is now a rare model – 36 years after she went off it

10 January 2025
Wife’s pick for new car in 1985 is now a rare model – 36 years after she went off it

Wife’s pick for new car in 1985 is now a rare model – 36 years after she went off it

10 January 2025

Paul Carter’s wife was taken by the Vauxhall Nova Cabriolet displayed in a showroom, but soon changed her mind as the wind blew her hair around.


Aldi seeks consent for 256 solar panels at Stortford store

07 January 2025
Aldi seeks consent for 256 solar panels at Stortford store

Aldi seeks consent for 256 solar panels at Stortford store

07 January 2025

The German discount supermarket chain has applied to install the panels at its London Road store as part of a wider programme across its estate.


Three bicycles stolen after sheds in Stortford street targeted

06 January 2025
Three bicycles stolen after sheds in Stortford street targeted

Three bicycles stolen after sheds in Stortford street targeted

06 January 2025

A garden shed in Grange Road was targeted on Sunday night and another was broken into but nothing was taken.


New year, new road works: Stortford parents face school run jams

06 January 2025
New year, new road works: Stortford parents face school run jams

New year, new road works: Stortford parents face school run jams

06 January 2025

Affinity Water is back with “essential” work in Stansted Road and temporary multi-way signals at the junction of London Road and Thorley Hill.


‘Comfort and joy’ at seasonal party for Ukrainians in Stortford

06 January 2025
‘Comfort and joy’ at seasonal party for Ukrainians in Stortford

‘Comfort and joy’ at seasonal party for Ukrainians in Stortford

06 January 2025

Families were invited to a joint Christmas and New Year party at the Oasis Lounge in Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church.


Book focuses on history of Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall

06 January 2025
Book focuses on history of Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall

Book focuses on history of Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall

06 January 2025

The book, by Pam and John Rider, details how the venue in The Forebury came about in 1948 and its development as an entertainment and community hub.


Alden proves he’s a cut above with £2,800 fundraiser for hospital

06 January 2025
Alden proves he’s a cut above with £2,800 fundraiser for hospital

Alden proves he’s a cut above with £2,800 fundraiser for hospital

06 January 2025

After being given the all-clear from a tumour, Alden Booth, 10, decided to fundraise for the hospital that treated him and donate his hair to charity.


Owner’s plea to trace ‘heroic’ woman who rescued her elderly dog from lake

06 January 2025
Owner’s plea to trace ‘heroic’ woman who rescued her elderly dog from lake

Owner’s plea to trace ‘heroic’ woman who rescued her elderly dog from lake

06 January 2025

When Michelle May’s 15-year-old Lola fell into Hatfield Forest lake, a woman took off her shoes, socks and trousers and got into the water.


Hospice champion Renee named in King’s New Year Honours

30 December 2024
Hospice champion Renee named in King’s New Year Honours

Hospice champion Renee named in King’s New Year Honours

30 December 2024

Renee Friend has raised £40,000 a year for Isabel Hospice through countless fundraising events and provided bereavement support for families.


New Year Honour for village stalwart who ‘just sort of organises things’

30 December 2024
New Year Honour for village stalwart who ‘just sort of organises things’

New Year Honour for village stalwart who ‘just sort of organises things’

30 December 2024

Margaret Lines, 84, the heartbeat of Hatfield Heath for almost 60 years, receives British Empire Medal in King’s New Year Honours.


OBE for engineer who made her mark in ‘a man’s world’

30 December 2024
OBE for engineer who made her mark in ‘a man’s world’

OBE for engineer who made her mark in ‘a man’s world’

30 December 2024

Sally Fenton’s New Year Honour is for services to net zero innovation, but she feels it is also for being a role model for women in engineering.


Charities benefit from ‘happy and tuneful’ carol singing event

30 December 2024
Charities benefit from ‘happy and tuneful’ carol singing event

Charities benefit from ‘happy and tuneful’ carol singing event

30 December 2024

Those gathered for Carols on Fair Green welcomed Great St Mary’s Church Choir and members of Epping Forest Band, to lead the carol singing.


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