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Entrepreneur and former College pupil leads Prostate Cancer UK’s development board

Entrepreneur and former College pupil leads Prostate Cancer UK’s development board

Entrepreneur and former College pupil leads Prostate Cancer UK’s development board

30 July 2025

Alastair Lukies will work with the men’s health charity to revolutionise early diagnosis, unlock research and secure funding for support services.


Care Quality Commission reports Bishop’s Stortford care agency ‘requires improvement’

Care Quality Commission reports Bishop’s Stortford care agency ‘requires improvement’

Care Quality Commission reports Bishop’s Stortford care agency ‘requires improvement’

28 July 2025

Care By Us Ltd, based at Millars Three, Southmill Road, was previously rated Outstanding when it was scrutinised in 2019.


Cuddles from mum and dad as little Lucie passes away at home

Cuddles from mum and dad as little Lucie passes away at home

Cuddles from mum and dad as little Lucie passes away at home

28 July 2025

Megan and Nick Jarrett said on Sunday: “Our gorgeous, strong, sweet, loving girl passed away this morning at 3.03am in her sleep at home.”


Lee’s £19,000 appeal to help other chemo patients while he fights incurable lung cancer

Lee’s £19,000 appeal to help other chemo patients while he fights incurable lung cancer

Lee’s £19,000 appeal to help other chemo patients while he fights incurable lung cancer

25 July 2025

Lee Beetles wants to buy a second scalp cooling machine for the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow so more cancer patients can keep their hair.


Stortford MP presses Govt to test babies for little Lily’s rare disease

Stortford MP presses Govt to test babies for little Lily’s rare disease

Stortford MP presses Govt to test babies for little Lily’s rare disease

23 July 2025

Two-year-old Lily Stock has metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), which is progressively robbing her of the ability to move, speak, see, swallow and eat


Mum’s hospital bedside vigil after saving little Lucie’s life following cardiac arrest

Mum’s hospital bedside vigil after saving little Lucie’s life following cardiac arrest

Mum’s hospital bedside vigil after saving little Lucie’s life following cardiac arrest

22 July 2025

Megan Jarrett, 32, sprang into action and used CPR skills when 18-month-old daughter Lucie suffered a seizure then went into cardiac arrest.


Routine and emergency care ‘likely to be significantly affected’ as resident doctors strike

Routine and emergency care ‘likely to be significantly affected’ as resident doctors strike

Routine and emergency care ‘likely to be significantly affected’ as resident doctors strike

22 July 2025

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust warns that appointments, procedures and operations may be postponed as a result of five-day strike from Friday.


Essex County Council welcomes Government decision to build National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow

Essex County Council welcomes Government decision to build National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow

Essex County Council welcomes Government decision to build National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow

18 July 2025

It will also bring economic benefits to Essex, creating around 1,600 new jobs and placing the county at the forefront of global health innovation.


Community and cake in Takeley raise £1,145 for Hummingbird Cancer Support Group

Community and cake in Takeley raise £1,145 for Hummingbird Cancer Support Group

Community and cake in Takeley raise £1,145 for Hummingbird Cancer Support Group

17 July 2025

“Every pound raised goes directly to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis."


Harlow to be new HQ of UK Health Security Agency, Government confirms

Harlow to be new HQ of UK Health Security Agency, Government confirms

Harlow to be new HQ of UK Health Security Agency, Government confirms

17 July 2025

The facility, which researches how to tackle the world’s most infectious diseases and prepare UK for pandemics, is moving from Porton Down and London.


Max Oliver appeal funds cardiac screening for 200 Bishop’s Stortford High School students

Max Oliver appeal funds cardiac screening for 200 Bishop’s Stortford High School students

Max Oliver appeal funds cardiac screening for 200 Bishop’s Stortford High School students

16 July 2025

The 31-year-old captain of Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Football Club’s Chindits team suffered a cardiac arrest on his way to work last year.


More than 100 children in care in Hertfordshire have moved at least three times in 12 months

More than 100 children in care in Hertfordshire have moved at least three times in 12 months

More than 100 children in care in Hertfordshire have moved at least three times in 12 months

16 July 2025

However, most of those in care for two and a half years or longer have remained in the same accommodation for the past two years.


£50m ‘not enough’ to deliver Herts County Council’s SEND projects

£50m ‘not enough’ to deliver Herts County Council’s SEND projects

£50m ‘not enough’ to deliver Herts County Council’s SEND projects

15 July 2025

Councillors endorsed extra funding for projects in Croxley Green, Hemel Hempstead, Potters Bar and Letchworth, but the figure was not made public.


Read all about it! Talking newspaper appeals for volunteers

Read all about it! Talking newspaper appeals for volunteers

Read all about it! Talking newspaper appeals for volunteers

15 July 2025

The charity needs more readers, technicians and distributors to help assemble and deliver the latest local news to listeners.


‘Opposition to McDonald’s isn’t cultural outrage – it’s prioritising children’s health over corporate profit’

‘Opposition to McDonald’s isn’t cultural outrage – it’s prioritising children’s health over corporate profit’

‘Opposition to McDonald’s isn’t cultural outrage – it’s prioritising children’s health over corporate profit’

11 July 2025

Cllr Graham McAndrew, a Reform member for Bishop’s Stortford Thorley Manor ward on East Herts Council, on the St James’ Park drive-thru issue.


Councillors’ concerns at promotion of vapes to help Herts smokers to quit

Councillors’ concerns at promotion of vapes to help Herts smokers to quit

Councillors’ concerns at promotion of vapes to help Herts smokers to quit

10 July 2025

Concerns raised about increasing use of vapes as part of public health drive to lower the 9.7% of Hertfordshire residents who smoke.


Hertford and Stortford MP calls for more research into devastating Down’s syndrome regression disorder

Hertford and Stortford MP calls for more research into devastating Down’s syndrome regression disorder

Hertford and Stortford MP calls for more research into devastating Down’s syndrome regression disorder

09 July 2025

Josh Dean told colleagues about constituent Jude’s struggle to be diagnosed.


Hertfordshire County Council urges Government to fund fair pay for care workers

Hertfordshire County Council urges Government to fund fair pay for care workers

Hertfordshire County Council urges Government to fund fair pay for care workers

07 July 2025

“We are concerned that the Government’s plans to present recommendations in 2028 will be too late for many Hertfordshire residents.”


Herts councils launch consultation ahead of their reorganisation

Herts councils launch consultation ahead of their reorganisation

Herts councils launch consultation ahead of their reorganisation

04 July 2025

East Herts Council chief exec Helen Standen: “Across Hertfordshire we are committed to a collaborative approach, engaging with a wide range of voices”


‘Ensure no girl is left behind’ Takeley campaigner for women’s rights tells UN

‘Ensure no girl is left behind’ Takeley campaigner for women’s rights tells UN

‘Ensure no girl is left behind’ Takeley campaigner for women’s rights tells UN

04 July 2025

Valerie Lolomari advocated for survivor-led solutions when she took part in the UN 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.


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