Author - Hollie Ryder

Villagers told to use airport pharmacy – despite it not being open to the public

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 'ignores' campaigners' pleas for second dispensing chemist in Stansted, referring them instead to the airport.

Every room ransacked as Sawbridgeworth house is burgled by masked trio

Every room ransacked as Sawbridgeworth house is burgled by masked trio

Three masked, hooded men broke into a house in West Road in a burglary being linked to a similar raid in Borehamwood.

Wickham Hall garden event raises funds for Isabel Hospice

Wickham Hall garden event raises funds for Isabel Hospice

David and Suzy Harvey opened up their beautiful gardens to the public as part of the charity's 40th anniversary celebrations.

Women confront man wearing head torch masturbating in layby

Women confront man wearing head torch masturbating in layby

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday as three women were walking home in Sawbridgeworth.

Village school lays on week-long welcome for 12 refugee children

Village school lays on week-long welcome for 12 refugee children

Birchanger CofE Primary head Claire Berry: "For us it was a big change as we're a tiny school and have gone from having a single language to six!"

Police pluck Boots tweezer geezer off the streets after uncovering shoplifting spree

Police pluck Boots tweezer geezer off the streets after uncovering shoplifting spree

Officers on patrol in Stortford town centre arrested a man who had stolen clothing, cosmetics and toothbrushes from three shops.

Birchwood's car boot sale to boost school minibus appeal

Birchwood's car boot sale to boost school minibus appeal

The Parsonage Lane secondary’s Parents, Staff and Friends’ Association has organised the event for Sunday July 17.

The Railway Children due to arrive in Stansted this summer

The Railway Children due to arrive in Stansted this summer

This Is My Theatre production company returns to the village with its latest family friendly show

Winnie the wild duck brings her brood home to roost at Stansted castle

Winnie the wild duck brings her brood home to roost at Stansted castle

The nine ducklings and their mum are proving a hit with visitors to the tourist attraction in Lower Street.

Literary scam leads to audio book deal for Stansted crime writer

Literary scam leads to audio book deal for Stansted crime writer

Crime novelist Amanda Campbell was unaware the audio rights to her first book had been sold - now she has secured all her works in audio versions.

Strictly Stortford charity dance spectacular is fab-u-lous!

Strictly Stortford charity dance spectacular is fab-u-lous!

Eight couples took to the dance floor at South Mill Arts on Sunday to recreate the hit BBC1 TV show in aid of anti-slavery charity Hope for Justice.

Sentencing adjourned again for former Tory councillor over videos of child sex abuse and bestiality

21 June 2022

Sentencing adjourned again for former Tory councillor over videos of child sex abuse and bestiality

21 June 2022

Paul Davies, 47, will now appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on July 11 for sentencing having admitted five charges relating to hundreds of videos.

Church Road set for more closures as flooding continues

18 June 2022

Church Road set for more closures as flooding continues

18 June 2022

Despite drainage repairs the busy route still regularly floods and Essex Highways has been asked to look again at solving the problem.

Garden event at Wickham Hall to mark hospice's 40th anniversary

16 June 2022

Garden event at Wickham Hall to mark hospice's 40th anniversary

16 June 2022

Teas and cakes, stalls and music will entertain visitors to the farm on the outskirts of Bishop's Stortford on Thursday June 23.

Photo gallery: Muddy Dog Challenge at Stansted is muddy marvellous!

Photo gallery: Muddy Dog Challenge at Stansted is muddy marvellous!

Four-legged friends took the lead in the fun obstacle course challenge at Elms Farm, raising £77,000 for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Strictly Stortford to finally hit the dancefloor

Strictly Stortford to finally hit the dancefloor