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Clavering volunteers ‘uncover remains of oldest castle in eastern England’

Clavering volunteers ‘uncover remains of oldest castle in eastern England’

Clavering volunteers ‘uncover remains of oldest castle in eastern England’

If finds of late Anglo-Saxon origins are confirmed, Clavering Castle would be the earliest known in the region, pre-dating Norman Conquest.


Water leak in flat above cost salon £12,000 in lost business and repairs

Water leak in flat above cost salon £12,000 in lost business and repairs

Water leak in flat above cost salon £12,000 in lost business and repairs

Manish Dattani said he had to shut his Tan Express sunbed salon opposite the railway station for eight days following the leak in a flat above.


‘He was such a light in our lives’: Tom’s charity skydive in memory of best friend Ted

‘He was such a light in our lives’: Tom’s charity skydive in memory of best friend Ted

‘He was such a light in our lives’: Tom’s charity skydive in memory of best friend Ted

The lifelong friends attended Bentfield Primary School together and now Tom Gooding, 22, wants to support the charity that helped his best pal.


Grant applications open for second year of Arts in East Herts

Grant applications open for second year of Arts in East Herts

Grant applications open for second year of Arts in East Herts

In its inaugural year, the initiative welcomed over 5,400 participants to more than 300 events,


Life-saving legacy of tragic Stortford rugby player Max

Life-saving legacy of tragic Stortford rugby player Max

Life-saving legacy of tragic Stortford rugby player Max

An appeal launched by a friend of Max Oliver, 31, after his death from a cardiac arrest last year will see 800 young people screened for heart disease


Don’t let the laughter die – comedy club owner in plea over venue

Don’t let the laughter die – comedy club owner in plea over venue

Don’t let the laughter die – comedy club owner in plea over venue

Laughing Bishops owner Paddy Lennox says he is unable to continue to stage stand-up at East Herts Council-owned Water Lane United Reformed Church Hall


Sir Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury performance pays tribute to Takeley Football Club

Sir Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury performance pays tribute to Takeley Football Club

Sir Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury performance pays tribute to Takeley Football Club

Eagle-eyed reader Michael Phillips spotted that Celtic’s strip had been customised with an arm badge showing the Essex team’s emblem.


Students drive home air pollution message to parents at school gate

Students drive home air pollution message to parents at school gate

Students drive home air pollution message to parents at school gate

Year 7 and 8 Leventhorpe School students were joined by teacher Clare Ginders and Sustainable Sawbridgeworth member David Royle on Clean Air Day.


‘It wasn’t as bad as going to the dentist’ – Mary, 79, after pioneering heart procedure

‘It wasn’t as bad as going to the dentist’ – Mary, 79, after pioneering heart procedure

‘It wasn’t as bad as going to the dentist’ – Mary, 79, after pioneering heart procedure

Mary Baker, of Henham, is one of a handful of patients in the region who have undergone the minimally invasive implant to repair a leaky valve.


Photo special: The Bishop’s Stortford Carnival Fun Day

Photo special: The Bishop’s Stortford Carnival Fun Day

Photo special: The Bishop’s Stortford Carnival Fun Day

As Bishop’s Stortford braces for its second heatwave in a week, we look back a week to carnival day and the fun day on Sworder’s Field.


Watching Wimbledon weekends at Moore’s former home sure to be a smash

Watching Wimbledon weekends at Moore’s former home sure to be a smash

Watching Wimbledon weekends at Moore’s former home sure to be a smash

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens will be screening matches from Wimbledon to celebrate the famous sculptor’s life-long love of tennis


‘Dad’s my best friend and hero, he inspires me daily and it breaks my heart to see how much he’s struggling’

‘Dad’s my best friend and hero, he inspires me daily and it breaks my heart to see how much he’s struggling’

‘Dad’s my best friend and hero, he inspires me daily and it breaks my heart to see how much he’s struggling’

Stortford family want to raise £3,000 for special device to improve the life of their wheelchair-bound dad who suffers from muscle-wasting condition.


Rain dancers give a scorching performance at Bishop’s Stortford Carnival and Fun Day

Rain dancers give a scorching performance at Bishop’s Stortford Carnival and Fun Day

Rain dancers give a scorching performance at Bishop’s Stortford Carnival and Fun Day

Crowds lined the town centre’s streets as the parade passed, before families made their way to Sworder’s Field for an afternoon of entertainment.


Picture special: Summer solstice Bishop’s Stortford Carnival Parade

Picture special: Summer solstice Bishop’s Stortford Carnival Parade

Picture special: Summer solstice Bishop’s Stortford Carnival Parade

The sun was out for Saturday’s parade – and so was Indie photographer Vikki Lince. Spot yourself, or someone you know, in our gallery of 45 photos.


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