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Isabel Hospice Lights of Love ceremonies back to celebrate lives of loved ones

Eight ceremonies include ones in Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, Sunday (Dec 5) and Sayesbury Manor, Sawbridgeworth, Friday December 10.

Indie appeal for Arthur: Help us bring Remembrance cardiac arrest victim some cheer in hospital

Legion standard bearer Arthur King could be in hospital for up to another 14 days, so we invite you to send him a card or small gift.

The humble hero on the 'miracle' of how Remembrance tragedy was averted

Off-duty London paramedic Jack Lynch was watching Stortford's Remembrance Sunday parade when standard bearer Arthur King suffered a cardiac arrest.

Festive fayre will rekindle town's Christmas spirit

The Christmas Lights Fayre kicks off from 3pm and although there will be no big switch-on the town centre will be sparkling with shining decorations.

Indie Christmas Dinner Appeal: Help us give 100 elderly a festive feast to savour

We need YOU to help us give 100 senior citizens from Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth who endure social isolation a fabulous festive feast.

2021 Indies community awards: The winners' roll of honour

The 14 winners – plus eight 'Highly commended' recipients – across the 13 categories in Thursday's Indies awards ceremony at South Mill Arts.

2021 Indies community awards: Guests on the red carpet

More than 110 guests gathered at South Mill Arts for the third Indies awards to honour the heroes, champions and stalwarts of the local community.

How Children In Need has helped hospice support grieving youngsters

St Clare Hospice has used funding from the BBC charity to set up specialist bereavement groups for children and young people.

Sawbridgeworth's Nostalgia day takes flight again with fun and reflection

Wreaths were laid at Sawbridgeworth Airfield War Memorial before a minibus provided by the town council brought people back to the memorial hall.

'I want to reunite Dad with the heroes who saved him'

Daughter of Legion standard bearer, 74, who suffered cardiac arrest in Stortford's Remembrance parade says: "The gratitude we have knows no bounds."

Wilson carries on camping for cancer charity in memory of his grandmothers

10-year-old Stansted Bentfield County Primary School pupil is nearing the end of his 160-night camping challenge for Cancer Research UK.

Help cheer young hospital patients with a home-made Christmas card

Katie Callaghan launched her Cards For Bravery scheme after realising how receiving a greetings card could cheer young patients.

Nostalgia Day competition victor will win teddy bear prize

Children are asked to collect a ration book and “spy out the World War Two connected objects in shop windows”.

Air cadets squadron helping lives take off

The 309 (Sawbridgeworth) Squadron is holding an open evening and visitors can meet cadets and staff and experience activities on offer.

Award for jogger who saved life of man found collapsed on pavement

Carmel Major found that the man was showing no signs of life and, after calling 999, administered CPR for 20 minutes until paramedics arrived.

West Road closure a 'disaster' for Crumps Farm businesses

West Road, Sawbridgeworth, has been subject to several closures due to works at new housing developments causing a loss of trade for businesses.

Town centre tribute to stalwart Sawbo trader

On Monday Don Patel returned the compliment by inviting friends and customers for an evening of drinks and pizzas at The Old Bell pub.

Cyclist's search for nurse who stayed with him after crash with coach

Bishop's Stortford Cycling Club member recovering from nasty road accident wants to thank off-duty nurse 'Emily' who helped him through it.

Toddler's walk to raise funds for family member with incurable killer disease

15-month-old Ruairi McCluskey covered 1k around the castle mound in Stortford for his dad's cousin diagnosed with motor neurone disease at 31.

Police bravery award for officer who saved woman from freezing river

Realising she was suffering from hypothermia, PC Josh Darton carried the woman in a fireman's lift for a mile across marshland.

Get tips on saving energy at Sustainable Sawbridgeworth stall in Bell Street

Sustainable Sawbridgeworth will be hosting the stall as part of its focus on the COP26 international climate change conference.

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Isabel Hospice Lights of Love ceremonies back to celebrate lives of loved ones

Indie appeal for Arthur: Help us bring Remembrance cardiac arrest victim some cheer in hospital

Indie appeal for Arthur: Help us bring Remembrance cardiac arrest victim some cheer in hospital

The humble hero on the 'miracle' of how Remembrance tragedy was averted

The humble hero on the 'miracle' of how Remembrance tragedy was averted

Festive fayre will rekindle town's Christmas spirit

Festive fayre will rekindle town's Christmas spirit

Indie Christmas Dinner Appeal: Help us give 100 elderly a festive feast to savour

Indie Christmas Dinner Appeal: Help us give 100 elderly a festive feast to savour

2021 Indies community awards: The winners' roll of honour

2021 Indies community awards: The winners' roll of honour

2021 Indies community awards: Guests on the red carpet

2021 Indies community awards: Guests on the red carpet

How Children In Need has helped hospice support grieving youngsters

How Children In Need has helped hospice support grieving youngsters

Sawbridgeworth's Nostalgia day takes flight again with fun and reflection

Sawbridgeworth's Nostalgia day takes flight again with fun and reflection

'I want to reunite Dad with the heroes who saved him'

'I want to reunite Dad with the heroes who saved him'

Wilson carries on camping for cancer charity in memory of his grandmothers

Wilson carries on camping for cancer charity in memory of his grandmothers

Help cheer young hospital patients with a home-made Christmas card

Help cheer young hospital patients with a home-made Christmas card

Nostalgia Day competition victor will win teddy bear prize

Nostalgia Day competition victor will win teddy bear prize

Air cadets squadron helping lives take off

Air cadets squadron helping lives take off

Award for jogger who saved life of man found collapsed on pavement

Award for jogger who saved life of man found collapsed on pavement

West Road closure a 'disaster' for Crumps Farm businesses

West Road closure a 'disaster' for Crumps Farm businesses

Town centre tribute to stalwart Sawbo trader

Town centre tribute to stalwart Sawbo trader

Cyclist's search for nurse who stayed with him after crash with coach

Cyclist's search for nurse who stayed with him after crash with coach

Toddler's walk to raise funds for family member with incurable killer disease

Toddler's walk to raise funds for family member with incurable killer disease

Police bravery award for officer who saved woman from freezing river

Police bravery award for officer who saved woman from freezing river

Get tips on saving energy at Sustainable Sawbridgeworth stall in Bell Street

Get tips on saving energy at Sustainable Sawbridgeworth stall in Bell Street

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