Author - Hollie Ryder

Remembrance: WI knitters out in force in Elsenham while large crowd gathers in Stansted

Hundreds of people packed the Memorial Gardens in Stansted to pay tribute to those who fought and died in conflicts.

Man shouts racial abuse at woman across the street

Man shouts racial abuse at woman across the street

Insp Mark Collins: "He shouted expletives and then said 'You don't belong here'. She believes he made the comments because she is of Asian origin."

Wilson carries on camping for cancer charity in memory of his grandmothers

14 November 2021

Wilson carries on camping for cancer charity in memory of his grandmothers

14 November 2021

10-year-old Stansted Bentfield County Primary School pupil is nearing the end of his 160-night camping challenge for Cancer Research UK.

St Clare's Santa Run to be a ho, ho, whole lot of fun

13 November 2021

St Clare's Santa Run to be a ho, ho, whole lot of fun

13 November 2021

The festive fundraiser at Harlow's Water Gardens on Sunday November 28 includes a 5k Santa dash and 1k Elf Run for children.

Man arrested after crash knocks out power to homes

09 November 2021

Man arrested after crash knocks out power to homes

09 November 2021

Sunday evening's two-vehicle collision in Clavering affected power supplies to 38 homes in the Stortford Road area.

Pink bag link to Waitrose and Tesco Express shoplifting incidents

Pink bag link to Waitrose and Tesco Express shoplifting incidents

Man and woman stole alcohol worth £124 from town centre store then £50 of groceries from Havers Lane supermarket a few hours later.

'Outstanding': Ofsted gives nursery near Stortford top scores in all areas

'Outstanding': Ofsted gives nursery near Stortford top scores in all areas

Children at High House Day Nursery at Takeley described as “thriving” while staff were commended for their "excellent attention".

New exhibition builds a bridge between art gallery and museum culture

07 November 2021

New exhibition builds a bridge between art gallery and museum culture

07 November 2021

Fossilisation: A Slice of the Anthropocene combines artist's bronze sculptures with objects from Saffron Walden Museum’s collections.

Council demands Environment Agency action to prevent flooding

Council demands Environment Agency action to prevent flooding

Stansted's village flood group wants natural defences in place to protect homes and businesses but has been met with "indifference" from the EA.

Hospice reopens bereavement cafés to offer in-person support for grief

Hospice reopens bereavement cafés to offer in-person support for grief

St Clare's cafés in Stansted, Saffron Walden, Dunmow, Harlow and Epping up and running again as charity eases itself out of Covid restrictions.

Police reveal reports of drink spiking in Bishop's Stortford

Police reveal reports of drink spiking in Bishop's Stortford

The victims, predominantly female, have become 'almost paralytic' after just one glass of wine.

Christmas arts and crafts fair to boost village hall coffers

04 November 2021

Christmas arts and crafts fair to boost village hall coffers

04 November 2021

Some 35 stallholders will be showcasing hand-crafted wares including jewellery, watercolours and woollens.

Drugs, cash and weapons seized by police during routine patrols

02 November 2021

Drugs, cash and weapons seized by police during routine patrols

02 November 2021

Officers in Sawbridgeworth and Stortford seized a "substantial" amount of cannabis, £1,200 cash, baseball bat and metal bar in separate stops.

Changing Stortford: New photographic exhibition at South Mill Arts

25 October 2021

Changing Stortford: New photographic exhibition at South Mill Arts

25 October 2021

Mike Seaborne's collection of images includes a 360-degree 'then and now' panoramic view from the top of St Michael's Church.

Shoplifter uses pram to steal cheese and wine from Tesco Express

Shoplifter uses pram to steal cheese and wine from Tesco Express

Police also investigating thefts of make-up from Boots, spirits from Waitrose and food and drink from Aldi.

Parish council to push for pelican crossing on main road

Parish council to push for pelican crossing on main road