Places to go

Museum draws on partnership to reveal history of tattoos

Saffron Walden Museum has borrowed artefacts to illustrate traditional tattoo methods and designs which will be on display until November.

Nature Notes: Tales of the unexpected on my latest forest foray

They were too fast to get pics and he got stung waiting for them, but Jono Forgham is thrilled to see badger cubs in broad daylight at Hatfield Forest

Stand-up star supports Grove Cottage fundraiser

Paddy Lennox said: "I'm such a keen supporter of theirs I was thrilled to have the opportunity to get involved."

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr: 'Every generation wants its own heroes'

The frontman with the Scottish superstars, still touring the globe and releasing new music, looks back on 40-plus years ahead of their Audley End gig.

Art landmark scraps summer ticket fees for children

The Perry Green landmark’s special offer means families can save £8.25 per youngster when pre-booking.

Drag king extraordinaire to hold court at South Mill Arts' Pride show

The South Road venue has joined up with Stort Pride to present two days of entertainment, inclusion, information and self-expression on August 19-20

Butterflies, bees, dragonflies and a bat walk: The Gardens of Easton Lodge in August

Jill Goldsmith, from the Gardens of Easton Lodge Preservation Trust, extols the virtues of a visit to the natural wonder at Little Easton, near Dunmow

A host of cool things to be seen on village stroll in heatwave

Nature Notes correspondent Jono Forgham braved the scorching temperatures to spot plenty of wildlife on a wander around Much Hadham

Former Explorer Scouts invited to 20th anniversary barbecue and camp

Nigel Reed, the treasurer of Bishop's Stortford and District Scouts, is looking to find former Explorer Scout unit members.

Tales of Albert the tortoise at Waterstones in Stortford

Ian Brown, short-listed for the 13th Bishop’s Stortford College Festival of Literature Picture Book Award, is visiting the bookshop on August 10.

Unearth family holiday fun that's got some bite at South Mill Arts

Embrace your inner Roman and dinosaur with activities and shows for the whole family to enjoy this summer at the Bishop's Stortford venue

Make a date for Standon Calling – July 20 to 23, 2023

Alex Trenchard said: "We're completely blown away from witnessing this festival's best line-up yet coming to life across all these beautiful stage."

Did Standon Calling deliver my wish list? Yes – and the sun shone too

After clocking up 25 miles criss-crossing the festival fields, Sinead Corr reflects on the four-day music feast along the A120 from Stortford.

Ryder in the MC's saddle for acoustic club's next session

Retune's Tom Ryder will host a Horn at the Half Moon session that also includes Alice Walker, Laura Dannan and Anna Wells.

Standon Calling Day 4 in pictures: Girl power as female acts shine

The boutique music festival seven miles from Stortford hit its Keychange pledge with women comprising more than half of the line-up.

Standon Calling Day 3 in pictures: From hip hop headliner to a giant Pimm's pot

A picture gallery from Saturday's day 3 of Standon Calling featuring band photos by Gerred Gilronan and festival field snaps by Andrea Thorpe.

Who let the toys out! Standon Calling festival-goers go all fancy

A people-focused picture gallery from the third day of the four-day boutique music festival on Bishop's Stortford's rural doorstep.

Make a date for some summer holiday fun with the whole family

Indie work experience students Zara Tobin, Emma Stoski and Ben Foster have come up with a range of outings and activities for families to enjoy

Ready, steady, grow! Elsenham all set for flower show

This year's event on August 20 will see entrants compete in 91 different classes ranging from fruit, veg and flower arrangements to photography.

Standon Calling Day 2 in pictures: Anne-Marie, Space Man Sam and a rainbow

Andrea Thorpe's photo gallery from the second day of the boutique music festival just seven miles from Bishop's Stortford.

Standon Calling Day 1 in pictures: Madness and mudless

A gallery featuring photos of the first day of the boutique music festival just seven miles from Bishop's Stortford.

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Places to go

Museum draws on partnership to reveal history of tattoos

Nature Notes: Tales of the unexpected on my latest forest foray

Nature Notes: Tales of the unexpected on my latest forest foray

Stand-up star supports Grove Cottage fundraiser

Stand-up star supports Grove Cottage fundraiser

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr: 'Every generation wants its own heroes'

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr: 'Every generation wants its own heroes'

Art landmark scraps summer ticket fees for children

Art landmark scraps summer ticket fees for children

Drag king extraordinaire to hold court at South Mill Arts' Pride show

Drag king extraordinaire to hold court at South Mill Arts' Pride show

Butterflies, bees, dragonflies and a bat walk: The Gardens of Easton Lodge in August

Butterflies, bees, dragonflies and a bat walk: The Gardens of Easton Lodge in August

A host of cool things to be seen on village stroll in heatwave

A host of cool things to be seen on village stroll in heatwave

Former Explorer Scouts invited to 20th anniversary barbecue and camp

Former Explorer Scouts invited to 20th anniversary barbecue and camp

Tales of Albert the tortoise at Waterstones in Stortford

Tales of Albert the tortoise at Waterstones in Stortford

Unearth family holiday fun that's got some bite at South Mill Arts

Unearth family holiday fun that's got some bite at South Mill Arts

Make a date for Standon Calling – July 20 to 23, 2023

Make a date for Standon Calling – July 20 to 23, 2023

Did Standon Calling deliver my wish list? Yes – and the sun shone too

Did Standon Calling deliver my wish list? Yes – and the sun shone too

Ryder in the MC's saddle for acoustic club's next session

Ryder in the MC's saddle for acoustic club's next session

Standon Calling Day 4 in pictures: Girl power as female acts shine

Standon Calling Day 4 in pictures: Girl power as female acts shine

Standon Calling Day 3 in pictures: From hip hop headliner to a giant Pimm's pot

Standon Calling Day 3 in pictures: From hip hop headliner to a giant Pimm's pot

Who let the toys out! Standon Calling festival-goers go all fancy

Who let the toys out! Standon Calling festival-goers go all fancy

Make a date for some summer holiday fun with the whole family

Make a date for some summer holiday fun with the whole family

Ready, steady, grow! Elsenham all set for flower show

Ready, steady, grow! Elsenham all set for flower show

Standon Calling Day 2 in pictures: Anne-Marie, Space Man Sam and a rainbow

Standon Calling Day 2 in pictures: Anne-Marie, Space Man Sam and a rainbow

Standon Calling Day 1 in pictures: Madness and mudless

Standon Calling Day 1 in pictures: Madness and mudless

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