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The Light Ranger is back – putting smiles on faces for Christmas

The Light Ranger is back – putting smiles on faces for Christmas

The Light Ranger is back – putting smiles on faces for Christmas

Mark Sanders’ Ford Ranger pick-up, festooned with 12,000 coloured fairy lights, brings festive joy to residents as he drives it around Stortford.


Strictly duo’s video message for dance-loving care home resident Brenda

Strictly duo’s video message for dance-loving care home resident Brenda

Strictly duo’s video message for dance-loving care home resident Brenda

Professional dancer Vito Coppola and his celebrity partner Sarah Hadland, who have reached the semi-finals, offer tips to Strictly superfan Brenda.


Former boxer Paul smashes punch bag challenge for charity

Former boxer Paul smashes punch bag challenge for charity

Former boxer Paul smashes punch bag challenge for charity

Fast Feet Sports owner Paul Lincoln said a girl’s fundraising for her local food bank pulled at his heartstrings and sparked the three-hour challenge.


Old school friends stage return trip to Cornwall – 50 years on

Old school friends stage return trip to Cornwall – 50 years on

Old school friends stage return trip to Cornwall – 50 years on

Bishop’s Stortford man Peter Wenzel came up with the idea after spotting a Cornish newspaper article about a group meeting up again after 40 years.


Give the gift of friendship this Christmas as a Compassionate Neighbour

Give the gift of friendship this Christmas as a Compassionate Neighbour

Give the gift of friendship this Christmas as a Compassionate Neighbour

According to St Clare Hospice, 2.3 million older people wish they had someone to spend time with over the festive season.


Sawbridgeworth church to hold Grand Christmas Tree Festival

Sawbridgeworth church to hold Grand Christmas Tree Festival

Sawbridgeworth church to hold Grand Christmas Tree Festival

The event at Great St Mary’s on Saturday and Sunday (December 7-8) will feature around 40 firs and spruces on display.


Gold cufflinks mistakenly donated for bric-a-brac sale benefit windmill

Gold cufflinks mistakenly donated for bric-a-brac sale benefit windmill

Gold cufflinks mistakenly donated for bric-a-brac sale benefit windmill

The valuable jewellery was reunited with its owner who then donated part of the sale proceeds to the windmill restoration fund


VE Day 80th anniversary event to be held in Sawbridgeworth

VE Day 80th anniversary event to be held in Sawbridgeworth

VE Day 80th anniversary event to be held in Sawbridgeworth

Mayor Cllr Reece Smith said he favoured a large celebration and councillors agreed to £5,000 being included in the budget for next year.


Indie Christmas Dinner Appeal: Help us give 120 elderly people a festive feast

Indie Christmas Dinner Appeal: Help us give 120 elderly people a festive feast

Indie Christmas Dinner Appeal: Help us give 120 elderly people a festive feast

Once again we’re supporting the Welbeloved Club in giving socially isolated old folk a Christmas boost – and we’re requesting readers’ help.


Residents tag along to make Gifts of Love scheme a huge success

Residents tag along to make Gifts of Love scheme a huge success

Residents tag along to make Gifts of Love scheme a huge success

The scheme was launched by town projects manager Joanne Sargant, councillor Greg Rattey and House of Harlequin Boutique owner Berrin Lee.


Parents fined £100 for queuing on the school run in Stortford

Parents fined £100 for queuing on the school run in Stortford

Parents fined £100 for queuing on the school run in Stortford

‘Intrusive’ parking patrols photographing children and issuing £100 penalties drive Avanti Grange parents to distraction.


Town council asks ministers to give doomed pool two-year lifeline

Town council asks ministers to give doomed pool two-year lifeline

Town council asks ministers to give doomed pool two-year lifeline

Sawbridgeworth Town Council writes to education ministers requesting Leventhorpe pool funding while sustainable long-term solution is explored.


Tenants of mouldy council flats ‘facing a miserable Christmas’

Tenants of mouldy council flats ‘facing a miserable Christmas’

Tenants of mouldy council flats ‘facing a miserable Christmas’

Residents living in mouldy and leaking flats in Stansted say Uttlesford District Council is failing to act quickly enough.


Sawbridgeworth switches on Christmas with annual fayre

Sawbridgeworth switches on Christmas with annual fayre

Sawbridgeworth switches on Christmas with annual fayre

Father Christmas will welcome children to his new grotto and there will be festive stalls and music before the lights are switched on at 6pm.


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