Author - Hollie Ryder

Transplant patient turns to art to raise money for charity which saved her life

Michelle Peppiatt received a stem cell transplant last year and took up the challenge of painting every day in June in aid of Anthony Nolan.

American war historian reveals source of photos of wartime Stansted

American war historian reveals source of photos of wartime Stansted

Carl Carrozza, whose father was a US airman at Stansted during the Second World War, recognised the photos of 344th Bomber Squadron.

Picnic couple set fire to old oak tree by lighting barbecue in hollow

29 June 2020

Picnic couple set fire to old oak tree by lighting barbecue in hollow

29 June 2020

Stansted fire crews have been called out several times to fires on farmland in the Pennington Lane area of the village.

Erin and Eva's tasty cake sale treats boost NHS funds

27 June 2020

Erin and Eva's tasty cake sale treats boost NHS funds

27 June 2020

The Northgate Primary School pupils have been baking together during lockdown and decided to hold a fund-raising cake sale.

Nature plants inspiration in minds of pupils for school's art day

Nature plants inspiration in minds of pupils for school's art day

Magna Carta Primary Academy children made paint out of berries, beetroot and mustard powder and used nature's cast-offs.

Call for equality as Stansted salons left waiting to reopen

Call for equality as Stansted salons left waiting to reopen

Fiona Younie, owner of Chapel Hill Studio, has called on Saffron Walden MP Kemi Badenoch to intervene to get her industry up and running again.

Support for businesses in Stansted as lockdown eases

Support for businesses in Stansted as lockdown eases

Parish council and business forum praised for supporting village shops as they reopen their doors to customers.

Police to patrol woodland after woman reports man dressed as dog hiding among trees

23 June 2020

Police to patrol woodland after woman reports man dressed as dog hiding among trees

23 June 2020

"It was very creepy. I don't think many people dress up in their spare time as Scooby Doo!"

Stansted councillors oppose 'controversial' care home and police station schemes

20 June 2020

Stansted councillors oppose 'controversial' care home and police station schemes

20 June 2020

Plans for 75-bed care home in High Lane and redevelopment of former 'cop shop' meet with unanimous parish council disapproval.

Stortford charity looking for homes for hedgehogs Orwell, June and Hazel

19 June 2020

Stortford charity looking for homes for hedgehogs Orwell, June and Hazel

19 June 2020

Can you provide a garden for life for rescued hedgehog trio who have been cared for by Herts Hogline?

Escaped python crossing country lane near Broxted gives dog walker a shock

16 June 2020

Escaped python crossing country lane near Broxted gives dog walker a shock

16 June 2020

The 6ft albino Burmese python, which slithered across a lane in Cherry Green, is unlikely to survive the winter unless caught.

Rare colour pictures of Stansted as wartime American airbase fascinate villagers

13 June 2020

Rare colour pictures of Stansted as wartime American airbase fascinate villagers

13 June 2020

The images were given to Mountfitchet Castle owner Jeremy Goldsmith by a fellow war enthusiast, who discovered them among his archives.

How Stortford school's former head of art was drawn by smile from 'beautiful young lady'

How Stortford school's former head of art was drawn by smile from 'beautiful young lady'

Ex-Bishop's Stortford High School teacher Ray Whyard and wife Sheila celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary.

Frustration as Daisy May's Farm told to stay closed

Frustration as Daisy May's Farm told to stay closed