Places to go

Look to the future with Green Party leader Jonathan Bartley at Bishop's Stortford College

The series will address finite planet, food security, moral and ethical issues, the UK after Brexit and prospects for the English language.

Enjoy a blooming great visit to see snowdrops at the Gardens of Easton Lodge

Single and double blooms of galanthus nivalis grow in profusion in the landmark’s bosquet, or wood grove.

Book your tickets for the 10th Bishop's Stortford College Festival of Literature

TV historian David Starkey's return is one of the highlights of the festival featuring authors, poets, illustrators – and an inspirational woman

Disco sensation Nile Rodgers and Mercury Prize winners Wolf Alice join Dick & Dom at Standon Calling

Nile Rodgers and CHIC and Wolf Alice have been unveiled as headliners at this summer’s Standon Calling with previously announced Rag’n’Bone Man

Indie columnist among quartet given supporting roles at Rhodes

Four new members have been appointed to the trust which oversees Rhodes Arts Complex – as the venue prepares to open its refurbished bar

Illustrator Sarah McIntyre knows you need to get a hat to get ahead

Sarah McIntyre appears at the Bishop's Stortford College Festival of Literature on Wednesday, February 6 at 6pm.

Writing is still a thrill for former journalist Fiona Barton

Inspiration for her debut came when she was covering notorious trials and wondered exactly what the wives of the accused knew of their crimes.

Counting down to Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre

The festive season arrives in Bishop's Stortford on Saturday, December 1 with the annual Christmas Fayre.

The Bishop's Stortford Escape Rooms provide an eerie gaming experience

The Bishop's Stortford Escape Rooms, set in the Woodside Industrial Estate, is the town's newest immersive gaming experience. A team from the Stortford Independent went along to have a go. Cat Barkley reports.

Harvest Cider, Beer and Music Festival in Stortford to benefit foodbank

A free beer and music festival with a conscience is being held in Bishop's Stortford on Saturday.

Museum's exhibition of taxidermy is the stuff of fascination

Do you think there's nothing more to taxidermy than stuffing a dead animal? Well, think again.

Sculpture workshops taking shape this summer at Perry Green

The summer holidays are shaping up nicely at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens.

Enjoy the good life at Herts and Essex Community Farm's music festival

Herts and Essex Community Farm is bringing people together once again with its fifth annual festival.

Get your taste buds going at Grove Cottage's Festival of Flavour

Get out in the sunshine and sample delicious food and drink to raise money for Grove Cottage at the Festival of Flavour on Sunday (July 8).

Ultimate day out for foodies in Bishop's Stortford at The Festival of Flavour

An open-air food and drink festival will be staged in Bishop's Stortford to give gastronomes the chance to feast on a wide variety of delicious, locally-sourced goodies.

It's Stortford by the sea at school fayre

Summer fete season has officially arrived as two Bishop's Stortford primary schools host their annual fayres this Saturday (June 9).

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Places to go

Comedian Russell Kane brings laughs to Standon Calling line-up

Look to the future with Green Party leader Jonathan Bartley at Bishop's Stortford College

Look to the future with Green Party leader Jonathan Bartley at Bishop's Stortford College

Enjoy a blooming great visit to see snowdrops at the Gardens of Easton Lodge

Enjoy a blooming great visit to see snowdrops at the Gardens of Easton Lodge

Book your tickets for the 10th Bishop's Stortford College Festival of Literature

Book your tickets for the 10th Bishop's Stortford College Festival of Literature

Disco sensation Nile Rodgers and Mercury Prize winners Wolf Alice join Dick & Dom at Standon Calling

Disco sensation Nile Rodgers and Mercury Prize winners Wolf Alice join Dick & Dom at Standon Calling

Indie columnist among quartet given supporting roles at Rhodes

Indie columnist among quartet given supporting roles at Rhodes

Illustrator Sarah McIntyre knows you need to get a hat to get ahead

Illustrator Sarah McIntyre knows you need to get a hat to get ahead

Writing is still a thrill for former journalist Fiona Barton

Writing is still a thrill for former journalist Fiona Barton

Counting down to Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre

Counting down to Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre

The Bishop's Stortford Escape Rooms provide an eerie gaming experience

The Bishop's Stortford Escape Rooms provide an eerie gaming experience

Harvest Cider, Beer and Music Festival in Stortford to benefit foodbank

Harvest Cider, Beer and Music Festival in Stortford to benefit foodbank

Museum's exhibition of taxidermy is the stuff of fascination

Museum's exhibition of taxidermy is the stuff of fascination

Sculpture workshops taking shape this summer at Perry Green

Sculpture workshops taking shape this summer at Perry Green

Enjoy the good life at Herts and Essex Community Farm's music festival

Enjoy the good life at Herts and Essex Community Farm's music festival

Get your taste buds going at Grove Cottage's Festival of Flavour

Get your taste buds going at Grove Cottage's Festival of Flavour

Ultimate day out for foodies in Bishop's Stortford at The Festival of Flavour

Ultimate day out for foodies in Bishop's Stortford at The Festival of Flavour

It's Stortford by the sea at school fayre

It's Stortford by the sea at school fayre

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