Human Interest

The three-day Stone Valley South event was due to start on Friday May 23, with Public Image Ltd, The Fratellis and The Undertones as headliners.

Salvatore Pagdades, who was elected to the town council in May 2023, was unanimously elected to the role by his fellow councillors.

“Some sports are still permitting men identifying as women to compete against women, taking their medals, records and places on teams.”

The team from the Rose and Crown travelled to Stansted’s twin town Rungis at the weekend to take part in the friendly tournament – and won!

Cllr Reece Smith presented cheques for £1,970 to Sawbridgeworth Young People’s Recreational Centre and the 1st Sawbridgeworth Scouts group.

Great St Mary’s Church in Sawbridgeworth is getting a new associate minister in May followed by a new vicar in July.

Bob Reed was given the honour in recognition of his dedication to conservation, sustainability and betterment of the town’s natural environment.

With Bishop’s Stortford BID as this year’s carnival headline sponsor, expect the town centre to feel every bit as festive as the fun day on the field.

Restaurateurs Simon and Kerri Wells have expanded their Lower Street Brasserie to include a new bar area.

Valerie Lolomari was recognised for her work with survivors of female genital mutilation, sex-based violence and mental health challenges.

Of the 12 players in the original team pic, 11 were able to make the reunion – the only one who couldn’t has moved to the Caribbean.

Dapperly dressed male and female motorcyclists will pass through Bishop’s Stortford on Sunday (May 18) on the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

The 391st Bombardment Group flew B-26 Marauder bombers out of Matching Airfield during the Second World War, and 197 people were killed in action.

Reedings Junior School pupil Albie Bastick joined the wreath-laying at Great St Mary’s as the town marked VE Day 80 with solemnity and celebration.

“An amazing afternoon in an iconic setting. We met so many wonderful people and enjoyed afternoon tea while strolling around beautiful gardens.”

Everyone Active, which runs the Bishop’s Stortford leisure centre, has partnered with East Herts Council on the initiative.

“Our thoughts turn to thanksgiving and remembrance of those millions that gave so much to achieve the freedom we all enjoy today.”

Thorley Park artist Karen Adams won the Visitors’ Choice award for her work, Temptation, at the Harlow Open Exhibition 2025.

For Local History Month, Stansted shares archive photos tracing its development from the Second World War to its position today as a busy aviation hub

The parish council staged an afternoon tea party for over-75s who enjoyed sandwiches and cake served by soldiers from Carver Barracks.