Death

Widower Kenneth Westwood, 95, died in Elmhurst care home, where he had lived since late 2017, the year his wife Olive died.

Some 235 deaths listing Covid-19 were registered in Herts from April 10 to May 15 according to the ONS but Lib Dems fear it was 500.

Beverly Sowerby, nee Crocker, died four years after being diagnosed on her 55th birthday with stage four ovarian cancer.

The incident happened outside Harlow Truck Centre soon after 8pm and, despite paramedics' efforts, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at 8.25pm.

Richard Townsend told the local Covid-19 Mutual Aid group on Facebook that there were also cases of infection at the Hockerill Anglican church.

Stortford widow Suzanne Bradbrook speaks openly about how Isabel Hospice care allowed her husband, Peter, to die with dignity

Chris Machin, who ran Outdoorwear for almost 40 years, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 78.

Paramedics and police called after Stephen Harris, 69, was found 'unresponsive' in Cemetery Road on Saturday afternoon.

Ron Etherington gave up the chance of a career as a professional footballer to join the armed forces, and went on to serve his country and community.

Bishop's Stortford Town Council leader John Wyllie says recycling used graves in unconsecrated ground is the greenest way forward.

Town council leader Cllr John Wyllie said: “We need to see what’s best for the town for the next 100 to 200 years.”

Readings at his Methodist Church funeral by granddaughter Ruth and by current mayor Cllr Norma Symonds reflected his passion for the scriptures.

Bernard Engel MBE, who served his country, church, community and family, has died at home in Bishop's Stortford, aged 92, after a short illness.

Christmas carols, a reading and lighting-up of the tree in Isabel Hospice's annual Lights of Love remembrance ceremony in Market Square.

As well as family and friends, those assembled at the service at St Michael's Church reflected his impact on, and involvement in, Bishop's Stortford.

The 74-year-old Liberal Democrat former mayor passed away at his home in South Street on October 25 after a long illness.

Since the service was launched in June 2017, the hospice has helped over 400 local children and young people aged 3 to 18.

Stortford's Lights of Love ceremony will feature readings and a choir singing carols before the Market Square Christmas tree lights are switched on.

Inspired by moving stories in the Indie this month to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, Lesley Searle writes about the son she lost 40 years ago.

Lib Dem Cllr Mike Wood was thrilled to be re-elected to his beloved All Saints ward in May this year, at the age of 74.