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Sherlock Holmes inspires Stortford author's first foray into fiction

Sherlock Holmes inspires Stortford author's first foray into fiction

Neville Twitchell, who was born in Bishop's Stortford, began writing Sherlock Holmes and the Ciphered List during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Camera club exhibition in Stortford will be feast for the eyes

Camera club exhibition in Stortford will be feast for the eyes

Camera club exhibition in Stortford will be feast for the eyes

Bishop's Stortford Camera Club is holding its annual photography exhibition at the Methodist Church in South Street on Saturday (April 22)

A feel-good holiday romance and recipes you'll want to curl up with

A feel-good holiday romance and recipes you'll want to curl up with

A feel-good holiday romance and recipes you'll want to curl up with

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews include One Italian Summer by Catherine Mangan and The Art of Friday Night Dinner by Eleanor Steafel

Crafters to crown Coronation weekend at Living Crafts festival in Herts

Crafters to crown Coronation weekend at Living Crafts festival in Herts

Crafters to crown Coronation weekend at Living Crafts festival in Herts

The four-day event at Hatfield Park will give thousands of members of the public the chance to see expert crafting skills close up.

Art society secretary showcases her passion for the natural world

Art society secretary showcases her passion for the natural world

Art society secretary showcases her passion for the natural world

Paintings and drawings focusing on natural history by Bishop's Stortford Art Society membership secretary and webmaster Margery Maskell

Art society's spring exhibition coming to Jackson Square

Art society's spring exhibition coming to Jackson Square

Art society's spring exhibition coming to Jackson Square

Works of art will be on display in the old Game shop, opposite Claire's Accessories, from Monday April 24 to Thursday April 27.

Debbie draws on her career as a nanny to write children's book

Debbie draws on her career as a nanny to write children's book

Debbie draws on her career as a nanny to write children's book

Author and married mother-of-three Debbie Lawrence, 45, has worked as a nanny for families in and around Bishop's Stortford for 28 years.

Talented designers breaking the mould at Grandey's Place

Talented designers breaking the mould at Grandey's Place

Talented designers breaking the mould at Grandey's Place

Go behind the scenes with creatives RubinoWilson and Luke Fuller at Grandey's Place Heritage & Craft Centre in Green Tye

The heat is on for reality TV contestants in chilling thriller Freeze

The heat is on for reality TV contestants in chilling thriller Freeze

The heat is on for reality TV contestants in chilling thriller Freeze

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews for the Indie include Freeze by Kate Simants, Fling by Joseph Murray and Don't Believe the Hype by Natalie Lewis

So Close: 'Get ready for gothic, twisty turny tale with lashings of sex'

So Close: 'Get ready for gothic, twisty turny tale with lashings of sex'

So Close: 'Get ready for gothic, twisty turny tale with lashings of sex'

Book reviewer Janet Gordon gets all hot and bothered reading the raunchy - to put it mildly - new novel from Japanese/American author Sylvia Day

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens to reopen with new display and new ticket offer

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens to reopen with new display and new ticket offer

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens to reopen with new display and new ticket offer

"Vitality: The Human Landscapes of Henry Moore" will be in the grounds surrounding the Perry Green studios where Moore developed his ideas.

Stortford artist captures the beauty of New Zealand landscapes and scenery

Stortford artist captures the beauty of New Zealand landscapes and scenery

Stortford artist captures the beauty of New Zealand landscapes and scenery

Bishop's Stortford Art Society member Peter Morffew, whose work has featured in the Royal Academy Summer Open Exhibition, on his inspiration

Dunmow Art Group to showcase broad talents

Dunmow Art Group to showcase broad talents

Dunmow Art Group to showcase broad talents

The town art group is staging its annual exhibition at Foakes Hall from April 22-23

Acclaimed landscape painter giving live demo in Dunmow

Acclaimed landscape painter giving live demo in Dunmow

Acclaimed landscape painter giving live demo in Dunmow

Paul Bailey will be taking members and non-members of Dunmow Art Group through his process as he demonstrates his technique at Foakes Hall on March 15

Stortford author's new fantasy novel explores a woman's role in war

Stortford author's new fantasy novel explores a woman's role in war

Stortford author's new fantasy novel explores a woman's role in war

Empires of Dust trilogy writer Anna Smith Spark switches her attention for her fourth book from exploits of epic rulers to what she calls "grunts".

Janice embraces writing by publishing her first novel, The Kiss, at 70

Janice embraces writing by publishing her first novel, The Kiss, at 70

Janice embraces writing by publishing her first novel, The Kiss, at 70

Janice Gold, from Bishop's Stortford, who works at Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green, has written a novel inspired by Gustav Klimt's painting.

Time-travelling monkeys and killer catchers have a place in age of great reads

Time-travelling monkeys and killer catchers have a place in age of great reads

Time-travelling monkeys and killer catchers have a place in age of great reads

Book reviewer Janet Gordon enlists the help of grandson William for her latest column as he gives his verdict on The Monkey Who Fell from the Future

Exhibition Boasts oil paintings based on life drawings by artist Liz

Exhibition Boasts oil paintings based on life drawings by artist Liz

Exhibition Boasts oil paintings based on life drawings by artist Liz

Drawings, prints, paintings and objets d'art by Liz Boast feature in the latest exhibition at The Gallery at Parndon Mill in Harlow

The arrival of Barclay's latest thriller means oh-my-goodness moments aplenty

The arrival of Barclay's latest thriller means oh-my-goodness moments aplenty

The arrival of Barclay's latest thriller means oh-my-goodness moments aplenty

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews for the Indie include Look Both Ways, Strange Sally Diamond, The Mother and The Lace Weaver

'A treasure chest of contemporary creativity' at South Mill Arts

'A treasure chest of contemporary creativity' at South Mill Arts

'A treasure chest of contemporary creativity' at South Mill Arts

The Big Makers Fair will showcase work by artists from across Hertfordshire, celebrating form, scale and texture.

'Me, my husband and three-legged dog helped Fergie flee the hairdressers'

'Me, my husband and three-legged dog helped Fergie flee the hairdressers'

'Me, my husband and three-legged dog helped Fergie flee the hairdressers'

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews include Sarah Ferguson's A Most Intriguing Lady - and it reminds her of the day she helped her on an escape mission

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