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Ooh la la! The road that Sir Rod patched up finally fixed by council

Ooh la la! The road that Sir Rod patched up finally fixed by council

Sheering Lower Road, which runs from the outskirts of Harlow to Sawbridgeworth, has now been resurfaced after Sir Rod stepped in.

Eleven drivers caught speeding in Stortford road

Eleven drivers caught speeding in Stortford road

Eleven drivers caught speeding in Stortford road

Officers were in Hadham Road following a complaint to Police Crime Commissioner David Lloyd about speeding in the area.

Charity consults families over 'heart-breaking' decision to shut care home

Charity consults families over 'heart-breaking' decision to shut care home

Charity consults families over 'heart-breaking' decision to shut care home

The trustees will make a decision on the care home's future after the consultation has closed and taking into account the views expressed.

Work begins to make Castle Park town's crowning glory

Work begins to make Castle Park town's crowning glory

Work begins to make Castle Park town's crowning glory

Archaeological assessments began this week in advance of the arrival of contractors Harrisons, Ryebridge and PGSD.

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Parked again! Skaters frustrated over latest delay to new facility

Parked again! Skaters frustrated over latest delay to new facility

Parked again! Skaters frustrated over latest delay to new facility

The construction of a long-awaited new skate park which began in May is now unlikely to be finished until September.

Grove Cottage nursery inspires gruelling drive across Europe

Grove Cottage nursery inspires gruelling drive across Europe

Grove Cottage nursery inspires gruelling drive across Europe

Allison Smith and Nicky Rooke made a three-day journey from Saint Quentin, France, travelling through Italy to the finish line in Barcelona, Spain.

Blaze at Walden football pitch under investigation

Blaze at Walden football pitch under investigation

Blaze at Walden football pitch under investigation

The cause of the blaze at around 4pm on Wednesday, August 10, is currently undetermined.

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Man in grey tracksuit sexually assaults woman in Sworder's Field

Man in grey tracksuit sexually assaults woman in Sworder's Field

Man in grey tracksuit sexually assaults woman in Sworder's Field

The incident occurred sometime between 1.40am and 2am as the victim passed along the dirt path next to the River Stort.

Reminder to visit the Forget Me Not Charity Café

Reminder to visit the Forget Me Not Charity Café

Reminder to visit the Forget Me Not Charity Café

Morgan and Sue Giles have generated £11,713 for charity and are aiming to hit £15,000 this year.
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SPORT

Blues boss states his promotion ambitions ahead of Isthmian Premier opener

Blues boss states his promotion ambitions ahead of Isthmian Premier opener

"It's going to be tough, but we've same ambitions as last year," says Bishop's Stortford manager Steve Smith ahead of Saturday's game with Haringey

Former boxer Watson to watch Blues go toe to toe with Haringey

Former boxer Watson to watch Blues go toe to toe with Haringey

Former boxer Watson to watch Blues go toe to toe with Haringey

British boxing legend Michael Watson will be at the R&D Advisors UK Stadium on Saturday to watch Bishop's Stortford kick off the new league season

Earl enjoys dream debut as England enjoy success at Home International

Earl enjoys dream debut as England enjoy success at Home International

Earl enjoys dream debut as England enjoy success at Home International

Bishop's Stortford GC's Rebecca Earl, on her England debut, played her part as the joint men's and women's team lifted the inaugural R&A Trophy

Ladies' Day shows Bishop's Stortford CC going from strength to strength

Ladies' Day shows Bishop's Stortford CC going from strength to strength

Ladies' Day shows Bishop's Stortford CC going from strength to strength

Stortford mayor Cllr Dave Anderson was one of the special guests at Cricketfield Lane backing an initiative to get even more females playing the game

Jan is at the Helm for team's victory on her wedding anniversary

Jan is at the Helm for team's victory on her wedding anniversary

Jan is at the Helm for team's victory on her wedding anniversary

Bishop’s Stortford Bowling Club ladies’ captain Jan Helm helped her side qualify for national finals on a big day
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WHAT'S ON

Thrilling new reads will have you royally gripped from start to finish

Thrilling new reads will have you royally gripped from start to finish

Janet Gordon reviews Revenge by Tom Bower, The New House by Tess Stimson, Dark Objects by Simon Toyne and Unlawful Killings by Wendy Joseph QC

Elbow to perform at Audley End with support from Richard Hawley

Elbow to perform at Audley End with support from Richard Hawley

Elbow to perform at Audley End with support from Richard Hawley

The multi-platinum-selling alternative rock outfit will head to Saffron Walden for a one-off show on Saturday August 13.

Bootleg Beatles, From the Jam and Counterfeit Stones complete Audley End line-up

Bootleg Beatles, From the Jam and Counterfeit Stones complete Audley End line-up

Bootleg Beatles, From the Jam and Counterfeit Stones complete Audley End line-up

The covers bands will take the stage on Friday August 12 as part of this summer's Heritage Live concert series.

The Railway Children due to arrive in Stansted this summer

The Railway Children due to arrive in Stansted this summer

The Railway Children due to arrive in Stansted this summer

This Is My Theatre production company returns to the village with its latest family friendly show

Family fun day in Stortford in memory of Debbie to benefit hospital that treated her

Family fun day in Stortford in memory of Debbie to benefit hospital that treated her

Family fun day in Stortford in memory of Debbie to benefit hospital that treated her

Family of Debbie Bland, who died from Covid, hope event at Methodist Church will help them reach their £10,000 fundraising target for Papworth.
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LIFESTYLE

I'm proud of the steps Joel's taken as we prepare to say 'I do'

I'm proud of the steps Joel's taken as we prepare to say 'I do'

Columnist Amy Gannon tells her family's story of navigating the emotional, physical and financial challenges of living with blood cancer

'Isla seeing her daddy so poorly and handling it not with fear but with love has made me the proudest mum'

'Isla seeing her daddy so poorly and handling it not with fear but with love has made me the proudest mum'

'Isla seeing her daddy so poorly and handling it not with fear but with love has made me the proudest mum'

Amy Gannon on her Bishop's Stortford family's story of navigating the emotional, physical and financial challenges of living with blood cancer.

'All the right reasons in the world can’t change the guilt you feel about abandoning your family'

'All the right reasons in the world can’t change the guilt you feel about abandoning your family'

'All the right reasons in the world can’t change the guilt you feel about abandoning your family'

On May 5, Bishop's Stortford woman Denise Leach gave a home to three Ukranian refugees. Their predicament inspired her to write...

'Isla’s first sports day: Some days I've thought Joel wouldn't be here for moments like these'

'Isla’s first sports day: Some days I've thought Joel wouldn't be here for moments like these'

'Isla’s first sports day: Some days I've thought Joel wouldn't be here for moments like these'

A Bishop's Stortford family's story of navigating the emotional, physical and financial challenges of living with blood cancer, by Amy Gannon

'Parkinson's diagnosis is like a concrete boulder being slung into peaceful stream'

'Parkinson's diagnosis is like a concrete boulder being slung into peaceful stream'

'Parkinson's diagnosis is like a concrete boulder being slung into peaceful stream'

The Indie's Parkinality columnist Julie Walker looks at the many different ways you can get help and support after a Parkinson's diagnosis
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