Stuart Woodward

Chelmsford

Producer and Reporter, BBC Essex at BBC

Reporter / Producer for @bbcessex

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Witch trials 'brought to life' by interactive tour

1 week ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

Stuart WoodwardBBC News, EssexTendring District CouncilA visitor trail about witch trials in the 16th and 17th centuries is being brought to life by augmented reality. The Tendring Witch Heritage Trail is set in Harwich, Manningtree, St Osyth and Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex. Visitors can use an app to watch re-enactments and animations about particular individuals from the area.
RAF Red Arrows confirm return to Clacton Airshow for 2025

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Woodward

Image source, RAF Red ArrowsImage caption, The team will perform on both days of the Clacton Airshow on 21 and 22 AugustOrganisers of a seaside town's famous airshow are welcoming the return of the Red Arrows. The distinctive red Hawk jets have been a regular fixture at the Clacton Airshow but were unable to make it last year as they were in Canada. They will return to headline both days of the event - now in its 32nd year - on 21 and 22 August.
RAF Red Arrows confirm return to Clacton Airshow for 2025

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

Red Arrows confirm return to popular airshowStuart WoodwardRAF Red ArrowsThe team will perform on both days of the Clacton Airshow on 21 and 22 AugustOrganisers of a seaside town's famous airshow are welcoming the return of the Red Arrows. The distinctive red Hawk jets have been a regular fixture at the Clacton Airshow but were unable to make it last year as they were in Canada. They will return to headline both days of the event - now in its 32nd year - on 21 and 22 August.
World Autism Awareness Day is needed all year, says dad

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

'We need autism awareness 365 days a year'Stuart WoodwardStuart Woodward/BBCMr Hunt documents his life as a father of two autistic boys on Instagram, where he has more than 330,000 followersThe organiser of an event raising awareness of autism has said more needs to be done to educate society about the condition.
'Scary' demand for Braintree community supermarket

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

'Scary' demand for community supermarketStuart WoodwardStuart Woodward/BBCCarolyn Hobbs uses the hub in Witham as her pension "only stretches so far"A new community supermarket has opened in a town, due to a similar facility nearby struggling to meet demand. The Braintree Hub in Essex contains groceries and everyday items which can be bought by its members at a discounted price.
Lower Thames Crossing

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnelLewis Adams & Stuart WoodwardStuart Woodward/BBCJackie Thacker says her heart has been broken by plans for the Lower Thames CrossingThe Lower Thames Crossing will become the largest road tunnel in the UK and is described by National Highways as "the most significant road project in a generation". But what about the people whose lives it will disrupt?
Porsche driver arrested in Essex over inhaling gas from balloon on A12

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

Man arrested over inhaling gas from balloon on A12Stuart WoodwardEssex PoliceEyewitnesses said the Porsche driver was driving "all over the road"A Porsche driver who was spotted on the A12 inhaling gas from a green balloon has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving. The 27-year-old man was stopped on Saturday near Feering, Essex, where officers recovered balloons and two large nitrous oxide canisters from the boot of the vehicle.
Braille sign unveiled at Colchester railway station

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

Braille sign unveiled at railway stationStuart WoodwardStuart Woodward/BBCSamantha Leftwich said the unveiling of the sign was "very exciting"A sign spelling out Colchester in Braille has been unveiled at the city's main railway station. The blue and white plaque - which features tactile lettering - is part of an exhibition of artwork created by blind and partially-sighted people. Do You See What I See? coincides with the 200th anniversaries of both Braille and the birth of the modern railway.
Sudden closure of Scout hut is 'disgusting', families say

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

Sudden scout hut closure 'disgusting', parents sayStuart WoodwardReporting fromThorpe-le-SokenStuart Woodward/BBCNeil Duckett's children Toula [L] and Joe [R] have used the scout hut for eight yearsA building used by more than 100 scouts, guides and other groups every night of the week has been closed with no notice, in a move described as "disgusting" by families.
Kelvedon weddings cancelled after venue closes suddenly

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

Weddings cancelled after venue closes suddenlyStuart WoodwardMatt Wing/GoogleThe Old Essex Barn dates back as far as the 15th century. More than 20 weddings and events have been cancelled after the closure of a historic Essex venue. The Old Essex Barn, near Kelvedon, closed on Monday 3 March due to "ongoing operational challenges and significant financial losses", according to its board of directors.