A former Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex, athlete and distinguished soldier, Colonel Roger Burgess, has died aged 70.

Residents in Thaxted are calling for a speed limit reduction outside a nursery following reports of a series of crashes.

Residents in Thaxted are fundraising to help pay for the funeral of a “much loved” local man who died suddenly without the funds to pay for a private ceremony.

A man has died following a collision in Thaxted yesterday (Wednesday).

Children from primary schools in Dunmow and the surrounding villages have been treading the boards for their Christmas shows.

Parish councils and residents in Stansted Mountfitchet and Thaxted are fighting to save their libraries from being closed by Essex County Council.

A centre which has provided support and activities for disabled people in Uttlesford for more than 50 years has been saved from closure, following the appointment of a new manager.

The owner of a classic British sports car which was stolen and burnt out by thieves said he lost irreplaceable mementos in the blaze.

An internationally renowned pianist and former Felsted pupil who made his concerto debut at 16 will play at Thaxted Festival this Friday.

A collection of quirky portraits of his interesting neighbours has brought Thaxted photographer Andy Griffin the honour of being made a fellow of The Master Photographers Association.