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Drivers warned over dangers of rutting deer crossing roads

Drivers warned over dangers of rutting deer crossing roads

Drivers warned over dangers of rutting deer crossing roads

26 September 2022

At this time of year male fallow deer are unpredictable and can travel several miles a day, crossing roads in search of a mate.


Author's illustrated talk in Stortford on 50-mile walk in West Essex

Author's illustrated talk in Stortford on 50-mile walk in West Essex

Author's illustrated talk in Stortford on 50-mile walk in West Essex

25 September 2022

Peter Aylmer's talk on Accuro 50 will follow formalities of Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association's AGM at New Apton Centre.


Thorley Lane East Woods campaign continues despite vandalism of signs

Thorley Lane East Woods campaign continues despite vandalism of signs

Thorley Lane East Woods campaign continues despite vandalism of signs

07 September 2022

Residents determined to continue peaceful protest against any development of the woodland, which is protected and part of town's Green Belt.


Hall a picture as community embraces allotments and garden show

Hall a picture as community embraces allotments and garden show

Hall a picture as community embraces allotments and garden show

06 September 2022

The fruits of growers' and bakers' labours were featured in Sawbridgeworth Allotments and Garden Show at the Memorial Hall in The Forebury.


Fire crew frees buck tangled in barbed wire fence

Fire crew frees buck tangled in barbed wire fence

Fire crew frees buck tangled in barbed wire fence

30 August 2022

A crew from Stansted fire and rescue station went to the aid of the stricken male fallow deer in Henham Road, Elsenham.


Sawbridgeworth woman hatches a plot to help ease cost of living pain

Sawbridgeworth woman hatches a plot to help ease cost of living pain

Sawbridgeworth woman hatches a plot to help ease cost of living pain

26 August 2022

Agnieszka Cebulak came upon the idea for a community allotment after discovering a vital need by two of Sawbridgeworth's key charities.


They went on a bug hunt! Families enjoy Birchanger Wood open day

They went on a bug hunt! Families enjoy Birchanger Wood open day

They went on a bug hunt! Families enjoy Birchanger Wood open day

22 August 2022

The Indie's Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham provided a pile of owl pellets from which young visitors could discover the bones of the bird's prey.


5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

11 July 2022

'If in doubt, don't go out' warns the animal charity, which says owners should avoid walks in the heat and be alert to signs of heatstroke.


Can you give a home to Crumpet the pig, Cluckle Brothers or Elvis Peckley?

Can you give a home to Crumpet the pig, Cluckle Brothers or Elvis Peckley?

Can you give a home to Crumpet the pig, Cluckle Brothers or Elvis Peckley?

04 July 2022

The RSPCA has launched an appeal to find forever homes for more than 100 farm animals rescued by its inspectors.


Strawberry Supermoon to delight skygazers – and here's when to see it

Strawberry Supermoon to delight skygazers – and here's when to see it

Strawberry Supermoon to delight skygazers – and here's when to see it

14 June 2022

Stargazers are gearing up to capture June's Stawberry Supermoon – and here's how and when you can see it from Tuesday (June 14).


Wickham Hall solar farm plan revised in bid to get green light

Wickham Hall solar farm plan revised in bid to get green light

Wickham Hall solar farm plan revised in bid to get green light

01 June 2022

While company is taking legal advice about an appeal against Uttlesford council's refusal, it says scheme is still viable using just East Herts land.


Water great event! River Day in Sawbridgeworth an 'eye opener'

Water great event! River Day in Sawbridgeworth an 'eye opener'

Water great event! River Day in Sawbridgeworth an 'eye opener'

23 May 2022

Visitors enjoyed trips along the Stort, a free paddle in a kayak and the chance to examine some fascinating finds in the bio-zone tent.


Water great event in store! Sawbridgeworth holds first River Day

Water great event in store! Sawbridgeworth holds first River Day

Water great event in store! Sawbridgeworth holds first River Day

19 May 2022

The event at Sheering Mill Lock is being organised by the town council in conjunction with the Canal & River Trust.


Connecting with neighbours by connecting with nature – Stortford's growth business

Connecting with neighbours by connecting with nature – Stortford's growth business

Connecting with neighbours by connecting with nature – Stortford's growth business

05 May 2022

Louise Tennekoon on two projects - a community orchard and Grow Green Spaces - that have grown out of last November's Community Climate Gathering.


Uttlesford council rejects Bishop's Stortford solar farm plans

Uttlesford council rejects Bishop's Stortford solar farm plans

Uttlesford council rejects Bishop's Stortford solar farm plans

20 April 2022

Uttlesford District Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and resolved to achieve net-zero carbon status by 2030.


Animal photos earn merits for Maria in international competition

Animal photos earn merits for Maria in international competition

Animal photos earn merits for Maria in international competition

07 April 2022

The Little Hallingbury founder of Detheo Photography had two merited images in The Societies of Photographers' competition for 20in x 16in prints.


Young and old join forces as TUS team clean up the town

Young and old join forces as TUS team clean up the town

Young and old join forces as TUS team clean up the town

31 March 2022

TUS organiser Corinne Lewis reported the best turn-out of 34 locals, from "two energetic three-year-olds to a lively 82-year-old".


Rolling out the welcome mat for Ratty and friends to return to river in Stortford

Rolling out the welcome mat for Ratty and friends to return to river in Stortford

Rolling out the welcome mat for Ratty and friends to return to river in Stortford

30 March 2022

Bishop's Stortford Town Council, the Canal & River Trust and the Environment Agency teamed up to create a tempting habitat for water voles.


Friends of Southern Country Park bid farewell to founder members

Friends of Southern Country Park bid farewell to founder members

Friends of Southern Country Park bid farewell to founder members

22 March 2022

Chairman Andy White and treasurer Peter Bevan have been involved with the group since it was formed in 2009.


Mum’s six-year campaign bears fruit as 27 trees are planted in park

Mum’s six-year campaign bears fruit as 27 trees are planted in park

Mum’s six-year campaign bears fruit as 27 trees are planted in park

11 February 2022

Amanda Anderson has been chasing the issue after several trees were cut down in Parsonage Lane park in Bishop’s Stortford.


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