Great Yeldham23 Dec 2025'My farmer dad was part of Churchill's Secret Army'He was one of many who joined the resistance units set up to counter a German invasion of Britain.23 Dec 202512 Oct 2025Reduced bus routes leave us feeling trapped, say villagersPeople living in Great Yeldham and Woodham Walter express concerns over bus services being cut.12 Oct 202518 Jun 2025Hundred-tonne waste pile catches fire in villageFirefighters face a "limited" water supply due to the remote location of the blaze.18 Jun 202515 Apr 2025Takeaway temporarily closes after windows blown outThe front of the Essex Pizza and Chicken unit appears to have been blasted on to the ground.15 Apr 20253 Apr 2024Poor phone signal puts elderly at risk - villagerA resident with no mobile signal for a week is worried it could jeopardise emergency call-outs.3 Apr 202414 Nov 2023Men's Sheds container project gets green lightBraintree Council gives permission for the converted shipping containers to open as DIY sheds.14 Nov 202318 Jul 2022Firefighters tackle 400-acre field blazeA fire at Great Chesterford train station affecting 400 acres of Littlebury field is one of a number at the weekend.18 Jul 2022