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28 photos in the Stortford area that capture the new year in nature

28 photos in the Stortford area that capture the new year in nature

28 photos in the Stortford area that capture the new year in nature

09 January 2022

Indie readers responded to our call for photographs capturing the start of 2022 in the great outdoors.


How distraught owner of escaped pet parrot was reunited with the Apple of her eye

How distraught owner of escaped pet parrot was reunited with the Apple of her eye

How distraught owner of escaped pet parrot was reunited with the Apple of her eye

04 January 2022

Milly Manson issued desperate Facebook plea for help after Apple the pineapple conure flew off from her owner in garden of family's Havers home.


Devastated owner appeals for help as fruit-loving pet parrot called Apple flies off

Devastated owner appeals for help as fruit-loving pet parrot called Apple flies off

Devastated owner appeals for help as fruit-loving pet parrot called Apple flies off

03 January 2022

Heartbroken Milly Manson, who lives on the Havers estate, says Apple, a pineapple conure aged about nine months, flew off about 1pm on Monday (Jan 3).


For sale: Redricks Lake and rest of 82-acre site near Sawbridgeworth

For sale: Redricks Lake and rest of 82-acre site near Sawbridgeworth

For sale: Redricks Lake and rest of 82-acre site near Sawbridgeworth

23 December 2021

Arable land, pasture, woodland and lake at Redricks Farm available as a whole or in five lots with Sworders office at Hadham Hall.


1,100 hens saved from slaughter by being rehomed in Hertfordshire

1,100 hens saved from slaughter by being rehomed in Hertfordshire

1,100 hens saved from slaughter by being rehomed in Hertfordshire

16 December 2021

The birds were all ex-layers rehomed by the British Hen Welfare Trust at adoption days held during the year.


District councils to determine plans for Wickham Hall solar farm

District councils to determine plans for Wickham Hall solar farm

District councils to determine plans for Wickham Hall solar farm

10 December 2021

The solar farm covers 286 acres – about the size of 200 football pitches – and is capable of producing enough energy to power 15,000 homes.


Sawbridgeworth joins 'Big Climate Fightback' with planting of 15 trees

Sawbridgeworth joins 'Big Climate Fightback' with planting of 15 trees

Sawbridgeworth joins 'Big Climate Fightback' with planting of 15 trees

10 December 2021

The five rowan, five hazel and five crab apples will form part of the Queen’s Green Canopy and were donated by the Woodland Trust.


Local history society talk on fight to 'Save the People's Forest'

Local history society talk on fight to 'Save the People's Forest'

Local history society talk on fight to 'Save the People's Forest'

21 November 2021

Talk by Mark Gorman to Sawbridgeworth Local History Society on Thursday evening (Nov 25) focuses on Epping Forest.


How to see this week's Leonids meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse

How to see this week's Leonids meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse

How to see this week's Leonids meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse

15 November 2021

It's a busy week in the stargazing calendar with two big events happening in the skies above the UK.


Developer 'on track' to reopen 'obliterated' footpaths at St James Park

Developer 'on track' to reopen 'obliterated' footpaths at St James Park

Developer 'on track' to reopen 'obliterated' footpaths at St James Park

29 October 2021

Hertfordshire County Council said if the November 2 deadline to reinstate Footpaths 1 and 3 was not met, Countryside could have faced prosecution.


Plucky pheasant gives staff the runaround in greetings card shop

Plucky pheasant gives staff the runaround in greetings card shop

Plucky pheasant gives staff the runaround in greetings card shop

11 October 2021

There was panic and amusement when the pheasant ran riot, but bird expert Dudley Simpson was on hand to come to the rescue.


Insight into ‘amazing’ wildlife on the doorstep in Sawbridgeworth

Insight into ‘amazing’ wildlife on the doorstep in Sawbridgeworth

Insight into ‘amazing’ wildlife on the doorstep in Sawbridgeworth

08 October 2021

Friends of Pishiobury Park chairman Bob Reed's thought-provoking webinar launched town's Citizen Science project.


‘Happy band’ despite the rain get picking for orchard's Apple Day

‘Happy band’ despite the rain get picking for orchard's Apple Day

‘Happy band’ despite the rain get picking for orchard's Apple Day

04 October 2021

The Rivers Heritage Site and Orchard's annual event was postponed last year due to the pandemic but returned with a bang.


Male deer in search of mates pose threat to motorists in Herts

Male deer in search of mates pose threat to motorists in Herts

Male deer in search of mates pose threat to motorists in Herts

24 September 2021

The most common time for males to roam is at dawn and dusk, which in October coincides with morning and evening rush hours.


Hunt for Shiva the missing goshawk near Stortford

Hunt for Shiva the missing goshawk near Stortford

Hunt for Shiva the missing goshawk near Stortford

24 September 2021

Owner says she is likely to be within half a mile of Esso garage at Start Hill and signs of her presence will be the reaction of other birds.


Take a walk on the wild side with Stort Valley RSPB group

Take a walk on the wild side with Stort Valley RSPB group

Take a walk on the wild side with Stort Valley RSPB group

22 September 2021

Stort Valley RSPB group to resume programme of weekend and midweek walks and indoor meetings in Bishop's Stortford.


Firefighters rescue driver stranded in 'stream' along country lane

Firefighters rescue driver stranded in 'stream' along country lane

Firefighters rescue driver stranded in 'stream' along country lane

06 September 2021

Crews from Bishop's Stortford were called to Furneux Pelham on sunny Sunday evening to free a motorist from his car.


Pishiobury Park's seven-year wait for Local Nature Reserve status ends

Pishiobury Park's seven-year wait for Local Nature Reserve status ends

Pishiobury Park's seven-year wait for Local Nature Reserve status ends

20 August 2021

Friends of the park in Sawbridgeworth are now planning a range of events and visits to raise its profile.


Stansted in Bloom contest flourishes in pandemic

Stansted in Bloom contest flourishes in pandemic

Stansted in Bloom contest flourishes in pandemic

09 August 2021

2021 competition attracted record entries as villagers used the extra time at home to get their gardens and outdoor spaces looking good.


St James' Park developer under fire for felled trees and 'obliterated' footpaths

St James' Park developer under fire for felled trees and 'obliterated' footpaths

St James' Park developer under fire for felled trees and 'obliterated' footpaths

09 August 2021

Resident Bill Hardy accused Bishop's Stortford South developer Countryside of chopping down two mature oaks and two ashes.


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