Bishop’s Stortford Museum has welcomed back Object of the Month to its Uncovered Gallery and the pages of the Indie George Edward Pritchett, the son of C.R. Pritchett, an Essex rector, was born in 1824 and died in 1912. He was not only a collector of a…
Skydiver who shattered leg in remote crash-landing gives thanks to Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance in its 30th anniversary year
A solo skydiver who was severely injured during a crash landing has praised the air ambulance for its life-saving service during it’s 30th anniversary year. Lisa Sheldrake, an early years nursery manager from Edwinstowe, had jumped out of a plane at 3,…
Newark and Ollerton motorists have their cases heard at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court
A motorist has been disqualified and fined after driving without insurance. Kieran Thomas Wells, 31, of The Markhams, Ollerton, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance during an appearance at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on May 1, and was sentence…
Opinion: Making people pay to use car park is making the roads cluttered
Just when you think councillors at Canterbury City Council can’t make any more calamitous calls they go and drop another clanger. Even if you put aside all the rational reasons for having a sensible parking policy these people can’t even get their sums…
Canterbury’s Medieval Pageant returns with a parade, workshops and free family trail
A medieval parade will see knights on horseback, jaunty musicians and royal figures take to the streets. The time-travelling pageant takes place in Canterbury and, this year, it’s celebrating 850 years since King Henry II’s visit to the city. The parad…
Stand-off in A&E at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford as patient beds down on own mattress
A frustrated patient was involved in a stand-off with staff in a busy A&E after his friend brought in a mattress for him to lie down on. The makeshift bed was dragged into the middle of the emergency unit at Ashford’s William Harvey Hospital as the man…
Sheerness teen died after suffering brain damage following an asthma attack
A 14-year-old boy died after suffering brain damage following an asthma attack. Dylan Traynor was found unresponsive at his home in Newcomen Road, Sheerness, by his mum and younger brother on December 6, 2022. Although he was stabilised at Medway Marit…
Sittingbourne sign winger Troy Howard as manager Ryan Maxwell prepares to find out who is the quickest player in his squad
Manager Ryan Maxwell has added more pace to an already-rapid Sittingbourne squad. Maxwell has confirmed the signing of winger Troy Howard, who ended last season at Lydd Town. The former Margate and Deal player is blisteringly quick and has caught the e…
Here’s how to enter your child in the 2024 Suffolk Free Press Little Stars competition
Ready to see your little star shine? The Suffolk Free Press is holding its popular annual Little Stars baby and toddler competition next month – and we are inviting you to get your youngsters involved. Our photographer will be at Tesco in Sudbury betwe…
Enjoy a nature walk spotting dragonflies and damselflies along the Stort Navigation
Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham covers your fortnightly look at nature around Bishop’s Stortford At last, sunshine, good temperature and my first Nature Notes wander of the year in T-shirt and shorts. I had planned on visiting a local garden, but t…