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Children and teachers from Newport Primary School buried the time capsule at Hollymead Square

Children bury time capsule at Newport housing development

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

(L-R) Anthony Abery, WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust volunteer, Wimbish Primary Academy pupils, Chris Steadman, senior class teacher, and Cllr Stewart Luck

(L-R) Anthony Abery, WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust volunteer, Wimbish Primary Academy pupils, Chris Steadman, senior class teacher, and Cllr Stewart Luck

Pupils take to the skies in flight simulator experience

Rosie Porter on stage with Elliot Porter and musicians

Rosie Porter on stage with Elliot Porter and musicians

Nine-year-old Saffron Walden songwriter celebrates debut song with release party

London Stansted MD Gareth Powell addressing the Transport Forum

London Stansted MD Gareth Powell addressing the Transport Forum

Stansted Airport welcomes industry experts to annual transport forum

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

The Clatterbury Oak in Clavering

The Clatterbury Oak in Clavering

'Death by a thousand chops': Clavering residents fight to protect ancient tree

Wicken Bonhunt resident Claire uses her on-loan e-bike every day, including to go to the weekend Farmers’ Market in Newport

Wicken Bonhunt resident Claire uses her on-loan e-bike every day, including to go to the weekend Farmers’ Market in Newport

Long-term bike loan scheme launched for residents in Uttlesford

Members of the 1st Saffron Walden Scout Group, with Gillian Smith of Hope Community Food Hub, among all of the donations

Members of the 1st Saffron Walden Scout Group, with Gillian Smith of Hope Community Food Hub, among all of the donations

Saffron Walden scouts collect donations for foodbank with 'Trick or Eat' campaign

The church on Abbey Lane will be collecting donations of new unwrapped toys

The church on Abbey Lane will be collecting donations of new unwrapped toys

Salvation Army launches Christmas Present Appeal in Saffron Walden

Uttlesford District Council

Uttlesford District Council

Essex County Council

Plans for more than 14,000 new homes in Uttlesford to be inspected by the Government

Olly Murs and Justin Timberlake have already been announced for the new event

Olly Murs and Justin Timberlake have already been announced for the new event

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Huge new music festival launching in Essex with Olly Murs, Justin Timberlake and more

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend

Claire Hunnable, Saffron Building Society

Claire Hunnable, Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society reaches £250,000 in community fund donations

(L-R) Oliver Pottrill, managing director being presented the award by Jason Fox of Channel 4’s TV show SAS - Who Dares Wins

(L-R) Oliver Pottrill, managing director being presented the award by Jason Fox of Channel 4’s TV show SAS - Who Dares Wins

Saffron Walden company named one of UK's best estate agents

2024 STRIDE graduates

2024 STRIDE graduates

Disability charity Accuro launches new 'STRIDE Uttlesford' life skills project

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are looking for loving new homes

Future uncertain - a Homebase store

Future uncertain - a Homebase store

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These Homebase branches in Essex could close even after rescue deal made

Dr Pamela Jenner and the cover of her thesis

Dr Pamela Jenner and the cover of her thesis

Theatre expert Dr Pamela Jenner to give talk at Saffron Walden Arts Trust

Lord Butler Leisure Centre in Saffron Walden

Lord Butler Leisure Centre in Saffron Walden

Council approves plans for underused squash courts in Saffron Walden and Dunmow

Premier Inn, Saffron Walden

Premier Inn, Saffron Walden

Essex County Council

Saffron Walden Premier Inn to expand due to 'considerable demand'

Standard bearers at the Remembrance Parade in Saffron Walden

Standard bearers at the Remembrance Parade in Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden remembers fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday

Joyce Frankland Academy in Newport is hosting a drugs awareness talk

Joyce Frankland Academy in Newport is hosting a drugs awareness talk

Newport school to host drug awareness talk for parents and guardians

Winners - The Balti House staff

Winners - The Balti House staff

Restaurant reviews

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Revealed: The restaurant voted by our readers as the best in north and mid Essex

Stansted has once again set a record for its busiest day

Stansted has once again set a record for its busiest day

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Stansted sets new record for busiest day in history with over 107k passengers

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

Essex will see Christmas markets in a few places for 2024 including at Colchester, Battlesbridge and Chelmsford

Essex will see Christmas markets in a few places for 2024 including at Colchester, Battlesbridge and Chelmsford

5 of the best Essex Christmas markets to visit for some festive fun in 2024

Here are ten great options for a golf getaway from Stansted

Here are ten great options for a golf getaway from Stansted

Ten great places for a winter sun golf getaway from Stansted Airport

The site masterplan for land to the east of Wedow Road in Thaxted

The site masterplan for land to the east of Wedow Road in Thaxted

Planning and development

Consultation brought forward on application for 49 homes in Thaxted

The plans for ‘Radwinter Gardens’

The plans for ‘Radwinter Gardens’

Planning and development

Housing developer Bellway buys land for 233 new homes in Saffron Walden

Learn to make time for you

Learn to make time for you

Mind in West Essex: Check in with yourself and learn to make time for you

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend

RAF veteran Stephen Howell

RAF veteran Stephen Howell

Saffron Walden RAF veteran to take part in Remembrance Day event at Cenotaph

Brownies took part in the Junior Jailbreak challenge

Brownies took part in the Junior Jailbreak challenge

Clubs and societies

Cubs and brownies take part in scouts' 'Junior Jailbreak' challenge

Plans for 91 homes at Former Friends School Field, Saffron Walden - Image by Chase New Homes

Plans for 91 homes at Former Friends School Field, Saffron Walden - Image by Chase New Homes

Essex County Council

Plans for former school field in Saffron Walden thrown out by government planners

Kial Luke, Saffron Building Society

Kial Luke, Saffron Building Society

Personal Finance

Saffron Building Society: Can money difficulties make a difference to mental health?

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Year 6 pupil sketching their designs for chocolate and packaging

Year 6 pupil sketching their designs for chocolate and packaging

Saffron Walden pupils create Jamie Oliver-inspired chocolate hampers at workshop

The crocus planting team with helpers

The crocus planting team with helpers

Clubs and societies

Saffron Walden Rotary plants 4,000 crocus bulbs for 100th anniversary

Saffron Walden Town Hall

Saffron Walden Town Hall

Free family half-term activities are a success in Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden BID installed the poppies in the town centre

Saffron Walden BID installed the poppies in the town centre

Saffron Walden High Street adorned with poppies for Remembrance Day

The Accuro Festive Family Fun Run is returning in December

The Accuro Festive Family Fun Run is returning in December

Accuro Festive Fun Run to return next month

Lynda Sebbage (third from left) with the licensing group

Lynda Sebbage (third from left) with the licensing group

Saffron Walden Ministry welcomes new vicar for Debden and Wimbish

Saffron Walden MP Kemi Badenoch, who is now Conservative Party leader

Saffron Walden MP Kemi Badenoch, who is now Conservative Party leader

National government

New Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch set to name shadow cabinet

Stanley Wilson Lodge in Saffron Walden

Stanley Wilson Lodge in Saffron Walden

Planning and development

Saffron Walden care home to convert day centre room into five new bedrooms

Saffron Walden Rotary president Andrew Burton, of Burton's Butchers

Saffron Walden Rotary president Andrew Burton, of Burton's Butchers

Saffron Walden Rotary launches centennial online auction for charity

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend

Poundland will be locking a number of items at £1 or below from Friday, November 1

Poundland will be locking a number of items at £1 or below from Friday, November 1

Poundland to increase number of products priced at £1 or less across the UK

Employment charity Enterprise East benefited from a 10K grant for their Spend Smart initiative

Employment charity Enterprise East benefited from a 10K grant for their Spend Smart initiative

Groups and charities urged to apply for Saffron Building Society Community Fund

Saffron Walden Business Buzz is on the third Tuesday of each month

Saffron Walden Business Buzz is on the third Tuesday of each month

New business networking group launches in Saffron Walden

Soloist Alex Redington will perform at SWSO's December concert

Soloist Alex Redington will perform at SWSO's December concert

Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra to perform 'dynamic' concert at Saffron Hall

Betelgeuse will be visible in the sky this month

Betelgeuse will be visible in the sky this month

Astronomy column: What to look for in the sky this November

The tenth anniversary of London Stansted's mentoring scheme, which sees the airport's staff provide career guidance to Year 11 students of Forest Hall School, has been celebrated

The tenth anniversary of London Stansted's mentoring scheme, which sees the airport's staff provide career guidance to Year 11 students of Forest Hall School, has been celebrated

Stansted Airport

Mentor scheme pairing Stansted staff with pupils celebrates 10 years