Armed Forces

The century-old error concerning 21-year-old Charles Tharby on the Castle Gardens cenotaph was noticed during First World War research.

The Bishop's Stortford High School and Daniel Robinson & Sons add £1,300 to Royal British Legion collection

Apaches helped police arrest man, 41, on suspicion of causing public nuisance and recklessly endangering aircraft.

Social distancing rules restricted pupils’ usual poppy-focused Remembrance activities but teacher Kathy Canavan came up with an alternative.

Officers called to Takeley pub after reports of 'man with gun' found mannequin called 'Tommy' who was 'writing a letter' and 'drinking tea'.

The display in front of Quendon village hall is lit up at night to showcase the various creations by residents of all ages.

Princess Alexandra Hospital workers attend 11am virtual service, led by chaplaincy team, and observe two-minute silence.

Stortford Poppy Appeal organisers Denise Hudson and Heidi Barden smashed their sponsored 10-mile walk fundraising target.

The photo more than 100 years old which moved a local horse riding centre owner to tears.

The event was live-streamed on YouTube for those unable to attend and the mayor, Cllr Keith Warnell, set the tone with his welcome address.

New vicar of Great St Mary's, Fr Simon Vivian, revealed wreaths would be laid over the days leading up to Armistice Day "without fanfare".

A Covid-secure Remembrance Sunday event featuring a socially distanced static parade and short service was held.

Rather than customary march to Castle Gardens war memorial, ticketed commemoration will comprise static parade and short service.

Cllr Andrew Huggins, the Conservative who represents the Mundens and Cottered Ward, served in the Royal Artillery of the British Army for five years.

The village's service will be a quieter affair this year, so residents are invited to observe a two-minute doorstep silence instead.

Denise Hudson, who organises the annual collection, and her donations deputy Heidi Barden are undertaking a 10-mile walk.

Bishop's Stortford soldier who suffered devastating injuries while serving in Afghanistan will tie the knot with his fiancée this week.

Nationally, the organisation celebrates its centenary in 2021 and has launched a 'Telling our Story' project to chronicle its history.

RAF Pilot Officer Harold Tipple, who attended Bishop's Stortford College, was killed when his plane crashed into a tree in Suffolk, aged just 19.

Commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day on Saturday was a subdued and sombre occasion in Bishop’s Stortford.