Charity

Somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK every 15 minutes and 16,000 people a year die of it, even though it is curable

In six years Stansted Airport firefighter Simon Phillips has collected 7,000 Easter eggs for youngsters unable to be at home or facing hardship

Sid Perry, who works 70 hours a week at her Wiggly Willow community café, enjoyed some well-earned R&R as the Indie's Massage of the Month winner

Young horse riders were presented with rosettes and Easter eggs after they raised over £800 for a Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) group.

Accolade recognises people who are showing a way to make the lives of others with learning disabilities better.

Ben Wallace received a prestigious accolade from the High Sheriff in recognition of his personal growth, commitment and enthusiasm

Phil has already raised more than £1,000 for ADD-vance, a charity that supports families of children who have ADHD, Autism and related conditions.

Tackle 40 obstacles as you race across muddy farmland, tackle a 15-lane zip wire and free-fall down a death slide

Contact the Elderly, which tackles social isolation among the elderly, wants to set up a third Stortford group offering a cuppa and conversation

College prep school pupils organised a charity day for new chosen cause Isabel Hospice and outgoing one Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Chairman Jim Collins said: "We have a target to raise £10,000 for local charities - we say £10k for 10k."

The "teddy bear-like" dog was found cowering in a village garden, covered in open wounds, bloody bite marks and scars

Over 350 Manchester Airports Group workers took part in projects to beat the previous year’s total of just under 5,000 hours given by 220 staff.

Grove Cottage and Helen Rollason Cancer Charity have been given a financial boost, thanks to the group's festive fundraiser.

The desire to fight back against his daughter's MS has prompted Bob Wells to organise his latest Spanish expedition with his oldest friend

Pistons at the Park returns to Mantle Business Centre in Start Hill on Sunday, April 7.

Last year's event, which starts and finishes at the hospice in Hastingwood, drew 320 runners and raised £14,000

Katy Chapman, 45, decided to share her story after reading about a surge in demand for its grocery parcels in the town.

Staff at Premier Travel are collecting chocolate donations in the run-up to Easter for disadvantaged children in Stortford

The Start Hill-based charity supports people in Uttlesford and Harlow with disabilities