Author - Hollie Ryder

Restored knights back on guard duty at village gateways

The two Norman knights welcome people to Stansted and have been restored ahead of this year's Anglia in Bloom competition

Felsted offers children free art classes and competition on nature theme

Felsted offers children free art classes and competition on nature theme

"Felsted pupils are fortunate to have wonderful facilities and specialist teachers to study art... We wish to share our resources with the community."

James White and the Wild Fire making tracks for home-town gig

James White and the Wild Fire making tracks for home-town gig

Country, Americana, bluegrass and indie four-piece to perform at Saffron Hall to coincide with launch of new EP.

Police seek man after wine bottles smashed in Stortford store

24 May 2021

Police seek man after wine bottles smashed in Stortford store

24 May 2021

The criminal damage took place at the Dawn to Dusk store in Elizabeth Road following an altercation.

'He thought smoke was coming from the kitchen... then he realised there was a car in there!'

'He thought smoke was coming from the kitchen... then he realised there was a car in there!'

Saab that damaged two houses and three parked cars in Stortford came within inches of causing potentially deadly gas blast.

Shoplifter scoots round Boots in Stortford on two wheels

Shoplifter scoots round Boots in Stortford on two wheels

Toys from Aldi, alcohol from Waitrose, e-cigarette pods from Sainsbury's and designer sunglasses from Boots Opticians also stolen.

Masked and armed gang steal from elderly couple's 'lifeline' car

Masked and armed gang steal from elderly couple's 'lifeline' car

Three men, one armed with a baseball bat, stole the catalytic converter from a Vauxhall Astra on a driveway on the Havers estate.

Jade's walk in memory of uncle who died with incurable disease

Jade's walk in memory of uncle who died with incurable disease

Jade Bolton, boyfriend George and friend William walk from Stansted to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge in aid of Huntington's research.

Neighbours in hamlet 20 minutes from Stortford to open up their gardens

20 May 2021

Neighbours in hamlet 20 minutes from Stortford to open up their gardens

20 May 2021

Four homes in Sheepcote Green, Clavering, to collectively welcome public for the first time as part of National Garden Scheme in aid of charity.

Lucky escape as car smashes into kitchen of house in Stortford

17 May 2021

Lucky escape as car smashes into kitchen of house in Stortford

17 May 2021

Saab driver in his 60s treated for minor injuries after crash which resulted in two houses and two parked cars being damaged.

'David and Goliath fight village can win'

14 May 2021

'David and Goliath fight village can win'

14 May 2021

Cash appeal to residents to fund Save Stansted Village's case at July public inquiry into developer's 168-home scheme for Pennington Lane.

Let's walk, Stansted! Round trip to France without leaving the village

13 May 2021

Let's walk, Stansted! Round trip to France without leaving the village

13 May 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week: Villagers unite for virtual 600-mile 'race' to French twin town Rungis to raise awareness.

Uttlesford council chief announces departure days after R4U election success

12 May 2021

Uttlesford council chief announces departure days after R4U election success

12 May 2021

Uttlesford District Council chief executive Dawn French to leave at the end of August after five-and-a-half years at the helm.

Hospice's new campaign so that nobody dies in pain, away from their loved ones

11 May 2021

Hospice's new campaign so that nobody dies in pain, away from their loved ones

11 May 2021

St Clare launches fundraising drive to recruit more nurses so that more of its patients can be at home with their loved ones when they die.

Tesco Express shoplifter threatens to stab worker over £50 of goods

10 May 2021

Tesco Express shoplifter threatens to stab worker over £50 of goods

10 May 2021

Thief filled bag with items including chocolate and dishwasher tablets before threatening staff member who confronted him.

Stansted's water 'not a health concern' amid rise in skin complaints reports

Stansted's water 'not a health concern' amid rise in skin complaints reports

Issue arises after Affinity Water decision not to replace worn-out water softener at treatment plant serving Saffron Walden area.

Glimmer of hope to save meals service 'lifeline' for elderly

Glimmer of hope to save meals service 'lifeline' for elderly