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Stortford MP defends her vote on allowing raw sewage in rivers

Stortford MP defends her vote on allowing raw sewage in rivers

Chalk stream 'champion' Julie Marson: "It is not possible, or sensible, to stop the use of storm drains to prevent flooding at the flick of a switch."

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Lottery charity's £20,000 grant to help people with disability in West Essex

Lottery charity's £20,000 grant to help people with disability in West Essex

Lottery charity's £20,000 grant to help people with disability in West Essex

Accuro's services let disabled kids and adults take part in social and leisure opportunities to fight isolation and build confidence and independence.

Council's Tory group leader offers olive branch to Stansted Airport

Council's Tory group leader offers olive branch to Stansted Airport

Council's Tory group leader offers olive branch to Stansted Airport

Uttlesford's Cllr Christian Criscione has written to MD Steve Griffiths offering "positive collaboration" and asking for a meeting.

Shout out for on-call firefighters at Much Hadham fire station

Shout out for on-call firefighters at Much Hadham fire station

Shout out for on-call firefighters at Much Hadham fire station

Fire service's plea for on-call firefighters to help provide essential service for local community while earning extra money.

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Thieves in £4,600 bank card spree after stealing Tesco shopper's purse

Thieves in £4,600 bank card spree after stealing Tesco shopper's purse

Thieves in £4,600 bank card spree after stealing Tesco shopper's purse

Woman was distracted when man banged on her car door and said her vehicle was scratched, enabling accomplice to steal from her bag on car seat.

MP backs winter vaccination blitz

MP backs winter vaccination blitz

MP backs winter vaccination blitz

Julie Marson said: "Through a renewed national effort to get jabbed against Covid and flu...we can continue saving lives."

Stortford Poppy Appeal organiser's plea to supporters to carry cash

Stortford Poppy Appeal organiser's plea to supporters to carry cash

Stortford Poppy Appeal organiser's plea to supporters to carry cash

Collectors will be out in force at the town's five major supermarkets from Saturday (October 30) until November 13.

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Vile state of my inbox is evidence of how hostility has dehumanised MPs

Vile state of my inbox is evidence of how hostility has dehumanised MPs

Vile state of my inbox is evidence of how hostility has dehumanised MPs

Stortford MP Julie Marson says Sir David Amess murder should become watershed moment in how we behave, not just in politics but society as a whole.

Church bells to ring out climate emergency warning to COP26 delegates

Church bells to ring out climate emergency warning to COP26 delegates

Church bells to ring out climate emergency warning to COP26 delegates

The Windhill team is taking part in a nationwide campaign led by a Christian Aid climate campaign organiser from Saffron Walden.
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SPORT

Sutton clinches BTCC title at Brands Hatch to become youngest triple champion

Sutton clinches BTCC title at Brands Hatch to become youngest triple champion

Ashley Sutton has told his Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship rivals that he can get even better after he claimed the title for a third time

Picture gallery: Stansted hold their nerve to win FA Vase shootout

Picture gallery: Stansted hold their nerve to win FA Vase shootout

Picture gallery: Stansted hold their nerve to win FA Vase shootout

Jarvis Monk made two saves as the Airportmen beat Wivenhoe Town 4-1 on penalties in the Buildbase FA Vase first round at Hargrave Park.

Hedges to put unbeaten professional record on the line at O2

Hedges to put unbeaten professional record on the line at O2

Hedges to put unbeaten professional record on the line at O2

Takeley's John Hedges on the undercard of the WBC, IBF and Ring Magazine Super-Lightweight Unification clash between Chantelle Cameron and Mary McGee

Charles' goal is cancelled out as Blues stung late on at Hornets

Charles' goal is cancelled out as Blues stung late on at Hornets

Charles' goal is cancelled out as Blues stung late on at Hornets

Bishop's Stortford conceded a last-gasp equaliser as they drew 1-1 at 10-man Horsham in the Pitching In Isthmian League, Premier Division on Saturday

Stortford bite back against the Dogs but suffer fourth defeat in a row

Stortford bite back against the Dogs but suffer fourth defeat in a row

Stortford bite back against the Dogs but suffer fourth defeat in a row

A second-half fightback from 29-3 down could not prevent Bishop's Stortford going down 32-24 at Sale FC in National League 1 on Saturday.
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Find the pumpkins in 10 shops for chance to win £250 prize

Find the pumpkins in 10 shops for chance to win £250 prize

Traders' body Bishop's Stortford BID is celebrating Hallowe'en with a pumpkin trail all week and a #ScarySelfie Day on Sunday.

Acclaimed duo Tennessee Twin to headline Bishop's Stortford Acoustic Club

Acclaimed duo Tennessee Twin to headline Bishop's Stortford Acoustic Club

Acclaimed duo Tennessee Twin to headline Bishop's Stortford Acoustic Club

Geoff and Victoria, from Cambridge, were finalists in the 2020 UK Country Music Awards and have played in Nashville, Denver and Amsterdam.

Life is gourd at Cammas Hall for Hallowe'en half term

Life is gourd at Cammas Hall for Hallowe'en half term

Life is gourd at Cammas Hall for Hallowe'en half term

Give the kids pumpkin to talk about this half term, says Olivia Vandyk, after visiting the fruit and veg farm near Hatfield Broad Oak.

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

A performance of Lear’s The Dong with a Luminous Nose, an all-singing, all-dancing tribute to Moulin Rouge, craft workshop tricks and cinema treats.

Enjoy hellishly good reads with books that go bump in the night

Enjoy hellishly good reads with books that go bump in the night

Enjoy hellishly good reads with books that go bump in the night

Bishop's Stortford College Prep School librarian Lizzie Hall picks her favourite Hallowe'en stories for young readers
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LIFESTYLE

Indies community awards: Which local heroes deserve to be honoured?

Indies community awards: Which local heroes deserve to be honoured?

We want you to nominate people for the 2021 Indies – the Bishop's Stortford Independent's Community, Business and Sport Awards.

Home improvement business turning design dreams into reality

Home improvement business turning design dreams into reality

Home improvement business turning design dreams into reality

Whether you have a set of drawings you'd like to turn into reality or you need a little inspiration designing your dream room, Woodridge can help

'Has the pandemic altered the status quo of child arrangements?'

'Has the pandemic altered the status quo of child arrangements?'

'Has the pandemic altered the status quo of child arrangements?'

Abby Westell from Rayden Solicitors looks at whether changes in child arrangements during the pandemic are permanent or temporary.

Women-only gym AbFabFit Club prides itself on being a community

Women-only gym AbFabFit Club prides itself on being a community

Women-only gym AbFabFit Club prides itself on being a community

A women-only gym with the mission to empower females to create life-long changes to their mind, body and health has opened in Bishop's Stortford

Uncovering the story of business success behind fashionable face masks

Uncovering the story of business success behind fashionable face masks

Uncovering the story of business success behind fashionable face masks

The Ugley Mask Company's husband-and-wife team Craig and Joanne Osborne reflect on a busy last 15 months and discuss what the future holds
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