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Historians paint a picture of Sawbridgeworth's old airfield during visit

Historians paint a picture of Sawbridgeworth's old airfield during visit

Historians paint a picture of Sawbridgeworth's old airfield during visit

13 October 2022

Members tramped through nettles and rubble looking at what was once a 43 acre site with three runways, defence emplacements and battle headquarters.


Village school's Second World War history brought to life for a day

Village school's Second World War history brought to life for a day

Village school's Second World War history brought to life for a day

12 October 2022

Farnham pupils were transported back to October 1940 and transformed into refugees from east London in an echo of the parish's past.


Prince Philip gets the nod over freed slave for new street name in Stortford

Prince Philip gets the nod over freed slave for new street name in Stortford

Prince Philip gets the nod over freed slave for new street name in Stortford

05 October 2022

Town councillors decided the road through the heart of the St James' Park estate should bear the name Mountbatten to honour the Duke of Edinburgh.


Breathing new life into old at a hidden treasure just outside Stortford

Breathing new life into old at a hidden treasure just outside Stortford

Breathing new life into old at a hidden treasure just outside Stortford

29 September 2022

Grandey’s Place Heritage & Craft Centre is home to a collective of some of the UK's finest artists and craftspeople. Helen Miller finds out more...


Suits brew, sir! Plans for Adnams shop in former tailor's

Suits brew, sir! Plans for Adnams shop in former tailor's

Suits brew, sir! Plans for Adnams shop in former tailor's

23 September 2022

Sole Bay Brewery has asked East Herts Council for a premises licence for the former Alexandra Wood and Tissimans shops in High Street.


Essex plays part in UK's biggest police operation for Queen's funeral

Essex plays part in UK's biggest police operation for Queen's funeral

Essex plays part in UK's biggest police operation for Queen's funeral

20 September 2022

More than 600 officers were deployed at Stansted Airport to ensure the safety of VIPs including United States President Joe Biden.


Yarn-bombers, Brownies and pupils honour Queen with creative tributes

Yarn-bombers, Brownies and pupils honour Queen with creative tributes

Yarn-bombers, Brownies and pupils honour Queen with creative tributes

19 September 2022

Tributes from Bishop's Stortford to Queen Elizabeth II have been spotted by mourners in London admiring the floral tributes to Her Majesty.


Music and minute's silence celebrate life of Queen Elizabeth II

Music and minute's silence celebrate life of Queen Elizabeth II

Music and minute's silence celebrate life of Queen Elizabeth II

19 September 2022

Open-air thanksgiving service hosted by East Herts Council included formal tributes, choral music and a minute's silence.


Sawbridgeworth councillor recalls the day he toasted Queen with a mug of tea

Sawbridgeworth councillor recalls the day he toasted Queen with a mug of tea

Sawbridgeworth councillor recalls the day he toasted Queen with a mug of tea

15 September 2022

Cllr Eric Buckmaster was speaking during a special meeting of Herts County Council to reflect upon and remember Elizabeth II's life and reign.


Saffron Walden MP joins Privy Council of King Charles III

Saffron Walden MP joins Privy Council of King Charles III

Saffron Walden MP joins Privy Council of King Charles III

15 September 2022

Kemi Badenoch joined cabinet colleagues in a constitutional first for the country – appointed under the late Queen and confirmed by her successor.


Market Square ceremony before Stortford observes silence for the Queen

Market Square ceremony before Stortford observes silence for the Queen

Market Square ceremony before Stortford observes silence for the Queen

14 September 2022

National Moment of Reflection on Sunday (September 18) will mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.


Sombre Stansted pays tribute to Her Majesty

Sombre Stansted pays tribute to Her Majesty

Sombre Stansted pays tribute to Her Majesty

14 September 2022

Parish council chair Maureen Caton said feelings were still "raw" following the Queen's death and the village felt very sombre.


Councils' special events to remember life and legacy of the Queen

Councils' special events to remember life and legacy of the Queen

Councils' special events to remember life and legacy of the Queen

14 September 2022

Extraordinary meeting of Herts County Council on Thursday followed by open-air public tribute service hosted by East Herts Council on Friday.


Paddy Lennox: 'The day the Queen revealed her perfect comic timing'

Paddy Lennox: 'The day the Queen revealed her perfect comic timing'

Paddy Lennox: 'The day the Queen revealed her perfect comic timing'

13 September 2022

Bishop's Stortford-based comedian and comedy club owner Paddy Lennox recalls the time he met the Queen at the 1992 Royal Variety Show...


A ray of sun heralds new era as Sawbridgeworth mayor proclaims our king

A ray of sun heralds new era as Sawbridgeworth mayor proclaims our king

A ray of sun heralds new era as Sawbridgeworth mayor proclaims our king

12 September 2022

More than 100 residents gathered outside the council offices on Sunday afternoon to hear mayor Cllr Greg Rattey read the Proclamation of Accession.


In pictures: High Wych Scarecrow Festival 2022

In pictures: High Wych Scarecrow Festival 2022

In pictures: High Wych Scarecrow Festival 2022

12 September 2022

The annual festival went ahead after "careful thought" by organisers following the death of the Queen on Thursday.


Bishop's Stortford welcomes accession of King Charles III

Bishop's Stortford welcomes accession of King Charles III

Bishop's Stortford welcomes accession of King Charles III

12 September 2022

Cllr Dave Anderson’s speech ended with the singing of the National Anthem and three cheers for the new king.


Queen's visit was day to remember for Stansted Airport

Queen's visit was day to remember for Stansted Airport

Queen's visit was day to remember for Stansted Airport

12 September 2022

The Uttlesford hub last year celebrated the 30th anniversary of Her Majesty opening its £400m new terminal.


Stortford schoolgirl shares precious memories of Queen Elizabeth II

Stortford schoolgirl shares precious memories of Queen Elizabeth II

Stortford schoolgirl shares precious memories of Queen Elizabeth II

12 September 2022

Aditi Kumar, an eight-year-old at Northgate primary, wrote to the Queen several times and received replies which are now treasured possessions.


Sale of Second World War nurse's cape to benefit Royal British Legion

Sale of Second World War nurse's cape to benefit Royal British Legion

Sale of Second World War nurse's cape to benefit Royal British Legion

11 September 2022

The navy and scarlet woollen cape was decorated with 201 regimental badges given to the nurse by the soldiers she treated.


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