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Airport chiefs extend deadline to reapply for local discount scheme

Airport chiefs extend deadline to reapply for local discount scheme

Residents within a 10-mile radius of Stansted Airport are entitled to a big discount for the Express Set Down, which normally costs £7.

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Grieving mum determined to honour son as Bishop’s Stortford marks Baby Loss Awareness Week

Grieving mum determined to honour son as Bishop’s Stortford marks Baby Loss Awareness Week

Grieving mum determined to honour son as Bishop’s Stortford marks Baby Loss Awareness Week

A year ago, cancer survivor Ellie Argent was looking forward to the birth of her miracle baby, but her dream of motherhood was shattered.

Woman suffers knife injury as man pulls another woman from car

Woman suffers knife injury as man pulls another woman from car

Woman suffers knife injury as man pulls another woman from car

The incident happened in West Road, Sawbridgeworth, on Sunday evening, and paramedics took a woman to hospital.

Dog found tied to tree in Pishiobury Park taken to animal rescue centre

Dog found tied to tree in Pishiobury Park taken to animal rescue centre

Dog found tied to tree in Pishiobury Park taken to animal rescue centre

The tan pocket bully-style female was seen tied to a tree in the Sawbridgeworth park by a dog walker and calls went out to rescue it.

Rat-run fear after Sawbridgeworth road closed for building’s roof repairs

Rat-run fear after Sawbridgeworth road closed for building’s roof repairs

Rat-run fear after Sawbridgeworth road closed for building’s roof repairs

A small part of Station Road was closed on Monday morning (Oct 7) to facilitate urgent repairs to the roof of a building in The Maltings.

‘When will Greater Anglia do something about the side of our station that time forgot?’

‘When will Greater Anglia do something about the side of our station that time forgot?’

‘When will Greater Anglia do something about the side of our station that time forgot?’

Reader’s letter: Cllr Yvonne Estop says not only has Greater Anglia not invested in the station’s public areas, but it barely maintains them.

‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

The third instalment of Bishop’s Stortford Independent news editor Sinead Corr’s diary as a breast cancer patient.

MOST READ

Why I support the worthy cause that’s just made me redundant

Why I support the worthy cause that’s just made me redundant

Why I support the worthy cause that’s just made me redundant

David James was made redundant in September as the Bishop’s Stortford Indpendent’s editorial assistant – so now he’s volunteering instead.

‘If there truly is a budget deficit then don’t take money out of the pockets of poor people’

‘If there truly is a budget deficit then don’t take money out of the pockets of poor people’

‘If there truly is a budget deficit then don’t take money out of the pockets of poor people’

Brian Percival, who stood as an Independent for Hertford and Stortford in the 2019 General Election, on Labour’s ‘toxic’ winter fuel payment policy.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Ofwat orders water firms to pay £157.6m for missing performance targets

Ofwat orders water firms to pay £157.6m for missing performance targets

Ofwat orders water firms to pay £157.6m for missing performance targets

Not one company achieved the regulator’s top category of ‘leading’ while Anglian Water, Welsh Water and Southern Water fell into the lowest category.
Johnson claims Starmer donations look ‘greedy’ as he defends his PPE record

Johnson claims Starmer donations look ‘greedy’ as he defends his PPE record

Johnson claims Starmer donations look ‘greedy’ as he defends his PPE record

The former Tory prime minister apologised for the dubious nature of some Covid-era contracts.
Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this week

Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this week

Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this week

The meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, should peak between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to right to wild camp on Dartmoor

Supreme Court to hear challenge to right to wild camp on Dartmoor

Supreme Court to hear challenge to right to wild camp on Dartmoor

Alexander and Diana Darwall are challenging an earlier ruling which said that members of the public have the right to wild camp in the national park.
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SPORT

Debutant Sessions shows bags of character to help England U16 beat Ireland

Debutant Sessions shows bags of character to help England U16 beat Ireland

Ben Sessions contributed two singles victories on his debut to help England under-16s triumph in their annual fixture against Ireland

Top Binns! On-loan goalkeeper Charlie is Blues hero in shootout success

Top Binns! On-loan goalkeeper Charlie is Blues hero in shootout success

Top Binns! On-loan goalkeeper Charlie is Blues hero in shootout success

Charlie Binns made two saves in the shootout as 10-man Bishop’s Stortford beat lower-level Flackwell Heath on penalties in the Isuzu FA Trophy

Stortford reveal their claws to end three-game losing run away to Tigers

Stortford reveal their claws to end three-game losing run away to Tigers

Stortford reveal their claws to end three-game losing run away to Tigers

Bishop’s Stortford convincingly ended their three-game losing run with a 27-12 victory at Sedgley Park in National 1 on Saturday (October 5)

Stortford runners lap up Sandringham sunshine to clock good 10k times

Stortford runners lap up Sandringham sunshine to clock good 10k times

Stortford runners lap up Sandringham sunshine to clock good 10k times

Gary Jones led the Bishop’s Stortford Running Club contingent home in 49min 16sec at the challenging Sandringham 10k

O’Neill makes perfect start as debut goal helps eighths beat Blueharts

O’Neill makes perfect start as debut goal helps eighths beat Blueharts

O’Neill makes perfect start as debut goal helps eighths beat Blueharts

Ava O’Neill bagged a debut goal to help Bishop’s Stortford VIII claim a 3-0 home win over Blueharts VII in the East Women’s Hockey League on Saturday
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WHAT'S ON

The Arts Society Bishop’s Stortford ready for ‘brilliance’ of Baroque music

The Arts Society Bishop’s Stortford ready for ‘brilliance’ of Baroque music

Broadcaster, conductor and musician Sandy Burnett’s talk is titled Misshapen Pearl: An Overview of the music of the Baroque.

Hallowe’en and pumpkins for Gardens of Easton Lodge’s last open day of 2024

Hallowe’en and pumpkins for Gardens of Easton Lodge’s last open day of 2024

Hallowe’en and pumpkins for Gardens of Easton Lodge’s last open day of 2024

Children visiting the haven near Dunmow can enjoy a spooky trail in the Lime Wood, pumpkin bowling, Hallowe’en craft activities and face painting.

Artist Jan inspired by fellow humans, flowers and architectural form

Artist Jan inspired by fellow humans, flowers and architectural form

Artist Jan inspired by fellow humans, flowers and architectural form

A series highlighting the creative talents of members of Bishop’s Stortford Art Society. This week: Jan Marcelo

Rock choir to perform in concert for Teenage Cancer Trust

Rock choir to perform in concert for Teenage Cancer Trust

Rock choir to perform in concert for Teenage Cancer Trust

Bishop’s Stortford Rock Choir members will join other rock choirs and Military Wives Choirs for the event in Cambridge on October 29.

Log on at the library to enjoy free tutorials during Get Online Week

Log on at the library to enjoy free tutorials during Get Online Week

Log on at the library to enjoy free tutorials during Get Online Week

Manager Ben Holden gives Indie readers the lowdown on what’s happening at Bishop’s Stortford Library in October
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LIFESTYLE

Why I support the worthy cause that’s just made me redundant

Why I support the worthy cause that’s just made me redundant

David James was made redundant in September as the Bishop’s Stortford Indpendent’s editorial assistant – so now he’s volunteering instead.

‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

The third instalment of Bishop’s Stortford Independent news editor Sinead Corr’s diary as a breast cancer patient.

Sworders auction lots that highlight Stansted’s role as powerful Quaker centre

Sworders auction lots that highlight Stansted’s role as powerful Quaker centre

Sworders auction lots that highlight Stansted’s role as powerful Quaker centre

Quaker movement’s message of returning to a simpler Christianity found an audience in Essex, and founder George Fox himself visited Stortford in 1665.

‘Van Gogh exhibition at National Gallery is music to my eyes’

‘Van Gogh exhibition at National Gallery is music to my eyes’

‘Van Gogh exhibition at National Gallery is music to my eyes’

Paul Burrell, whose academic CV includes music & composition and women’s contemporary art, reflects on the Van Gogh Poets and Lovers Exhibition.

Bishop’s Stortford Museum object harks back to heyday of Corn Exchange

Bishop’s Stortford Museum object harks back to heyday of Corn Exchange

Bishop’s Stortford Museum object harks back to heyday of Corn Exchange

Brass chondrometer in handmade wooden case, a measuring instrument designed to determine bulk density of grain, was donated to the museum in 1982.
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