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Unsung heroes showing true community spirit

From the town’s favourite postie to care workers, bin collectors and shop workers Sawbridgeworth has shown true community spirit.

Sitting pretty: David wins UK title for portrait of Elvis the black Labrador

Judges in the British Institute of Professional Photography contest praised Perry Green photographer David Calvert on his lighting and composition.

Sawbo in lockdown: Business, community groups and churches caring for town's well-being

The Centre of Wellbeing in London Road is offering virtual sessions to help Sawbridgeworth residents avoid mental health issues.

Self-taught Stortford photographer lights up contest with stunning wildlife images

Former decorator Colin Brister impressed judges in the British Institute of Professional Photography competition and won six bronze awards.

Dorrington's replicate diamond couple's wedding cake 60 years on

The Sawbridgeworth bakery made the original cake for Hatfield Heath Brenda and John Garrett – and the replica to mark their 60th wedding anniversary.

Have you seen self-isolating Stortford 101-year-old's missing cat?

Charlie, the deaf and partially blind cat of Kingsbridge Road resident Joan Emerson, is missing.

Isabel Hospice launches appeal to replace equipment

Stortford widow Suzanne Bradbrook speaks openly about how Isabel Hospice care allowed her husband, Peter, to die with dignity

Dad, mum and daughter fill Uttlesford police ranks in possible first for UK policing

The Coxes – Colin, Lisa and daughter Ciera – work for the Uttlesford Local Policing Team as an inspector, sergeant and PC respectively.

Stortford toddler Theo's life has been plagued by viral infections

Parents who first met as sixth-formers at Birchwood launch £10,000 appeal to fund equipment and treatment for their Theo.

Kindness the foundation of blogger Hayley's background

Hayley has just launched her Kindness Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation which aims to distribute warm clothes and toiletries to needy people.

Rock of ages! Choir entertains Stortford care home residents

Guests at Thorley's Premier Court enjoyed afternoon tea and a live performance of classic hits by the likes of Abba and Barry Manilow.

War veteran thanks woman who saved his life in Stortford pub

Suzi Sumsion used her first aid skills to save 96-year-old Tony Pepper's life when he started choking on a piece of steak at the Harvest Moon.

The art of coming to terms with the emotional scars of breast cancer surgery

Artist Gabrielle Vickery draws on her own experience to pose as life drawing class model to help other sufferers cope with body changes after ops.

Stressed about the school run in Stortford? That's only natural – and healthy and helpful

In her Wild&Happy column in the Indie, Lian Brook-Tyler writes about how to find happiness within by connecting with the world around us.

Samantha reveals Valentine's Day surprise for her partner in last line of poem

Thorley Park couple Samantha and Adriano are 'united' in romantic gesture in front of their three-year-old son

Former Royal Marine Matt recovers from rocket attack injury and PTSD to help veterans get back on track

With his life crumbling around him and being diagnosed with PTSD, war veteran Matt Abbott turned things around by setting up a unique veterans charity

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Unsung heroes showing true community spirit

Unsung heroes showing true community spirit

Sitting pretty: David wins UK title for portrait of Elvis the black Labrador

Sitting pretty: David wins UK title for portrait of Elvis the black Labrador

Sawbo in lockdown: Business, community groups and churches caring for town's well-being

Sawbo in lockdown: Business, community groups and churches caring for town's well-being

Self-taught Stortford photographer lights up contest with stunning wildlife images

Self-taught Stortford photographer lights up contest with stunning wildlife images

Dorrington's replicate diamond couple's wedding cake 60 years on

Dorrington's replicate diamond couple's wedding cake 60 years on

Have you seen self-isolating Stortford 101-year-old's missing cat?

Have you seen self-isolating Stortford 101-year-old's missing cat?

Isabel Hospice launches appeal to replace equipment

Isabel Hospice launches appeal to replace equipment

Dad, mum and daughter fill Uttlesford police ranks in possible first for UK policing

Dad, mum and daughter fill Uttlesford police ranks in possible first for UK policing

Stortford toddler Theo's life has been plagued by viral infections

Stortford toddler Theo's life has been plagued by viral infections

Kindness the foundation of blogger Hayley's background

Kindness the foundation of blogger Hayley's background

Rock of ages! Choir entertains Stortford care home residents

Rock of ages! Choir entertains Stortford care home residents

War veteran thanks woman who saved his life in Stortford pub

War veteran thanks woman who saved his life in Stortford pub

The art of coming to terms with the emotional scars of breast cancer surgery

The art of coming to terms with the emotional scars of breast cancer surgery

Stressed about the school run in Stortford? That's only natural – and healthy and helpful

Stressed about the school run in Stortford? That's only natural – and healthy and helpful

Samantha reveals Valentine's Day surprise for her partner in last line of poem

Samantha reveals Valentine's Day surprise for her partner in last line of poem

Former Royal Marine Matt recovers from rocket attack injury and PTSD to help veterans get back on track

Former Royal Marine Matt recovers from rocket attack injury and PTSD to help veterans get back on track

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