Author - Hollie Ryder

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

After two years in the making, the dance spectacular based on the popular BBC TV show comes to the stage at South Mill Arts Centre on Sunday.

Retired teacher Nick rides 'to break cycle of poverty' for poorest kids

12 June 2022

Retired teacher Nick rides 'to break cycle of poverty' for poorest kids

12 June 2022

Nick O'Sullivan raised almost £5,000 cycling from London to Cambridge for a charity that provides education for the poorest children in rural Kashmir.

Man in court on assault, theft and drug charges after Jackson Square incident

Man in court on assault, theft and drug charges after Jackson Square incident

Member of the public scratched on the neck while helping security guard to detain Sainsbury's shoplifter.

Stortford international artist returns to her village roots for Jubilee

Stortford international artist returns to her village roots for Jubilee

Karen Adams' work has brought her global acclaim, but she was delighted to be asked to exhibit in Manuden, where she grew up.

Queen's Birthday Honour for Stortford woman's voluntary work for charity

Queen's Birthday Honour for Stortford woman's voluntary work for charity

Ex-Manuden and Stansted parish councillor Angela Khalil has dedicated decades of voluntary service to the British Red Cross, inspired by her father.

Purses stolen from women in Thorley Park and town centre

Purses stolen from women in Thorley Park and town centre