Saffron Walden Reporter

05/07/2024

Heads up if you’re out and about this weekend

Some closures from July 5 to 7 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.

05/07/2024

The care home said it has some "very competitive and skilled" residents

Ahead of the Olympics, Mountfitchet House in Stansted is holding its own sports day with a retro twist.

05/07/2024

Work is set to begin later this year

Uttlesford councillors have approved plans for 45 new solar-powered homes in Henham, ready for spring 2025.

05/07/2024

Mrs Badenoch received 19,360 votes

Conservative candidate Kemi Badenoch has retained her seat in North West Essex.

04/07/2024

Polls close at 10pm tonight.

North West Essex has gone to the polls, with candidates set to learn their fate in the early hours of Friday morning.

04/07/2024

She concealed their bodies within the home and lied to doctors and relatives about their whereabouts

Virginia McCullough has admitted killing her father John, aged 70, and mother Lois, aged 71, at their home in Pump Hill, Great Baddow.

04/07/2024

One Uttlesford car scooped the top prize for best four-door saloon

Morris Minor owners from Uttlesford displayed their vintage cars at a national rally in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

04/07/2024

Let’s find them loving new owners

Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners

03/07/2024

Registration for the courses closes on July 31, and spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Benedetti Foundation is bringing string workshops to Saffron Hall this autumn.

03/07/2024

Mr Forster was a lifelong member of the Suffolk Horse Society

Rare Suffolk Punch horses pulled a dray at the funeral of Arkesden resident David Forster.

03/07/2024

Saffron Walden finishing in eighth position, scoring 95 out of a possible 173.

Saffron Walden has been named one of the top 10 locations most suited for raising a child as a single parent.

02/07/2024

The Bandstand Season starts this Sunday

Saffron Walden's Bandstand Season 2024 is starting this week, with a full-line up of choirs and musicians.

01/07/2024

The council leader said: "It is a big mess and I am not trying to gloss over that or minimise it.”

Thousands of postal votes in North West Essex have been delayed due to "human error" at a Uttlesford District Council, leaving voters…

01/07/2024

Well done to the Beavers!

The 5th Saffron Walden 'Friday Ferret' Beavers held a lemonade and cake stall to raise money for Addenbrooke's, Uttlesford Foodbank and other…

01/07/2024

"We take great pride in being part of the positive and nurturing community at Bentfield."

Takeley fire safety consultancy Marshall Fire is sponsoring a Stansted primary school's Music in the Park festival.

01/07/2024

The congregation aims to "be inclusive, respond to cultural changes and find new ways to serve the community".

Saffron Walden Baptist Church held a special service on Sunday, June 30 to mark its 250th anniversary.

30/06/2024

Here is what you can see in the sky above Essex this July 🌠

Summer twilight lasts for most of July although by the end of the month there are a few hours of the night that are ‘astronomically dark’.

28/06/2024

Pupils created animation inspired by Henri Rousseau's painting 'Surprised!'

Pupils from Dame Bradbury's Junior School in Saffron Walden will display their artwork at the National Gallery this summer.

28/06/2024

Heads up 👇

Some closures from June 28 to 30 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.

27/06/2024

Let’s do our best to find them new homes 💙

Many pets are looking to find new homes from the Essex RSPCA centres and the associated Danaher Animal Home.

27/06/2024

"It was a fantastic event. It brought a whole lot of fun and joy to the town."

Saffron Walden's triennial Fête de la Musique saw musicians perform across 10 venues around the town.

27/06/2024

Fun and simple ideas to fit your family's routine.
Whether busy at home or busy out and about, every time you talk, sing or play with your baby, you're not just bonding: you're building their brain! 🧠
#@[NSPCC]

26/06/2024

"We look forward to seeing everyone there over the coming weeks."

The countdown to Saffron Walden's Bandstand Season is on, with the ongoing music event set to kick off next week.

26/06/2024

Ms Badenoch said she has "endeavoured to be the voice of common sense, realistic, and responsible government"

North West Essex Conservative candidate Kemi Badenoch has said she wants to continue delivering "meaningful investment" if elected.

26/06/2024

Ali is hoping to raise £2,000 to help others access mental health services

An army veteran from Saffron Walden will be climbing England's highest peak to raise money for a mental health charity.

26/06/2024

"This is our chance to realise our united hopes for a better future."

North West Essex Liberal Democrat candidate Smita Rajesh is calling for change and focusing on local issues in her general election campaign.

26/06/2024

Long delays for M25 users this morning

Long delays for motorists using the M25 this morning as a crash has caused a part closure to the motorway.

25/06/2024

An articulated lorry containing medical and disability equipment is the latest shipment to be sent to Ukraine.

Saffron Walden charity Physionet, which sends disability equipment around the world, has just sent its fifth shipment in a year to Ukraine.

25/06/2024

Well done to all the runners who took part!

Royston in Blue saw hundreds of runners race across Therfield Heath to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.

25/06/2024

"Congratulations to all the prize winners."

Flowers were all in bloom at Saffron Walden Horticultural Society's Summer Rose and Floral Show at Sewards End Village Hall.