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'Crisis of child abuse' in Herts and Essex

'Crisis of child abuse' in Herts and Essex

Police forces in the East of England recorded more than 23 child sexual offences, on average, every day last year.

Green Watch: We can all play a part in fixing the global food system

Green Watch: We can all play a part in fixing the global food system

Green Watch: We can all play a part in fixing the global food system

With the world's population expected to hit 10 billion by 2050, Louise Tennekoon looks at some new close-to-home ways of producing food

Chas Gill: It's a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire

Chas Gill: It's a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire

Chas Gill: It's a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire

Indie columnist Chas Gill on why he's not ending his shielding spell just yet despite the lockdown easing - even though he'd love a full English

Covid-19 concerns prompt splash park closure

Covid-19 concerns prompt splash park closure

Covid-19 concerns prompt splash park closure

Bishop's Stortford Town Council shuts aquatic play area until Monday – but the closure period could be extended.

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Police step up patrols over teenagers gathering in Stortford's open spaces

Police step up patrols over teenagers gathering in Stortford's open spaces

Police step up patrols over teenagers gathering in Stortford's open spaces

Officers say there has been a rise in anti-social behaviour, particularly at Sworder's Field and Bishop's Stortford College playing fields.

292 new homes boost for council waiting list

292 new homes boost for council waiting list

292 new homes boost for council waiting list

The rented and shared ownership homes were made available to those on the council's housing register and people struggling to buy on the open market.

Sam sets new date for epic cycling challenge in aid of hospice

Sam sets new date for epic cycling challenge in aid of hospice

Sam sets new date for epic cycling challenge in aid of hospice

Sam, 25, of High Wych, had planned to cycle from John o’ Groats to Land’s End in April but it was postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.

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Woman, 53, charged with attempted murder of woman in her 60s in the street

Woman, 53, charged with attempted murder of woman in her 60s in the street

Woman, 53, charged with attempted murder of woman in her 60s in the street

Kathryn Irons, who lives in Dunmow, has also been charged with possessing a knife in a public place.

Stortford police invite public to meet them in the park to discuss local issues

Stortford police invite public to meet them in the park to discuss local issues

Stortford police invite public to meet them in the park to discuss local issues

The socially-distanced event will be held at the scene of a racist attack on south Asian boys which prompted anti-racism vigil.
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SPORT

Leyton Orient, King's Lynn, Peterborough Sports among Blues' 9 friendly opponents

Leyton Orient, King's Lynn, Peterborough Sports among Blues' 9 friendly opponents

Bishop's Stortford will play their first game in 151 days when they kick off their pre-season schedule at home to Enfield on Saturday (August 8).

Stortford racer Ashley Sutton powers his way into British Touring Car Championship record books

Stortford racer Ashley Sutton powers his way into British Touring Car Championship record books

Stortford racer Ashley Sutton powers his way into British Touring Car Championship record books

Ashley Sutton was overjoyed to claim a historic first win for the Infiniti Q50 on the opening weekend of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

Callum Ilott chases down title rival despite a spin at Silverstone

Callum Ilott chases down title rival despite a spin at Silverstone

Callum Ilott chases down title rival despite a spin at Silverstone

Callum Ilott described his Silverstone weekend in Formula Two as a "rollercoaster of emotions" as he closed the gap to leader Robert Shwartzman

The long 'thwaighte for a Bishop's Stortford win is over thanks to Adam's century

The long 'thwaighte for a Bishop's Stortford win is over thanks to Adam's century

The long 'thwaighte for a Bishop's Stortford win is over thanks to Adam's century

Adam Bassingthwaighte hit his maiden ton for the side as he helped Bishop's Stortford's first team record a first league victory in almost 15 months

Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club jumps into action with outdoor land training

Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club jumps into action with outdoor land training

Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club jumps into action with outdoor land training

London 2012 Paralympian James Hollis has been helping Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club members keep fit while they wait to return to the water
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Become mates with these books to learn about the importance of friendship

Become mates with these books to learn about the importance of friendship

'Friendships are so important to our children's health and emotional wellbeing so stories that show them how to be a good friend are invaluable'

Picture gallery: A local theme for camera club's latest weekly challenge

Picture gallery: A local theme for camera club's latest weekly challenge

Picture gallery: A local theme for camera club's latest weekly challenge

Stunning images taken by Bishop's Stortford Camera Club members for its latest photography challenge, entitled Local

What's happening at Rhodes? A free open-air gig

What's happening at Rhodes? A free open-air gig

What's happening at Rhodes? A free open-air gig

Que Pasa, regulars at the South Road centre, will be performing in the garden so that the audience can be socially distanced.

Explore the River Stort with Windhill21's summer trail challenge for all the family

Explore the River Stort with Windhill21's summer trail challenge for all the family

Explore the River Stort with Windhill21's summer trail challenge for all the family

Improve your fitness and learn about the riverside flora and fauna on one of three routes from Stortford to Sawbo and Harlow stations.

Open air theatre at Harlow's Gibberd Garden

Open air theatre at Harlow's Gibberd Garden

Open air theatre at Harlow's Gibberd Garden

Kick in the Head Productions will be bringing their show to the Harlow beauty spot on Saturday, August 29.
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LIFESTYLE

Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre set to reopen in Stansted

Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre set to reopen in Stansted

Uttlesford's three leisure centres welcome back gym users with Stansted's Mountfitchet Romeera opening on Monday, but swimming pools remain closed.

'Spending time in the outside world rediscovering our roots is a powerful wellbeing tool'

'Spending time in the outside world rediscovering our roots is a powerful wellbeing tool'

'Spending time in the outside world rediscovering our roots is a powerful wellbeing tool'

The Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku and the Nordic term friluftsliv part of the Earth element in charity Retune's SCALES system for mental wellbeing

Be inspired by Stortford teacher’s book in praise of saying ‘Yes’

Be inspired by Stortford teacher’s book in praise of saying ‘Yes’

Be inspired by Stortford teacher’s book in praise of saying ‘Yes’

Jon Doolan, a teacher at Windhill21, is the editor behind The Biggest Book of... Yes, which will be launched on August 1.

Why our decision to venture out after 19 weeks in self-isolation was a good shout

Why our decision to venture out after 19 weeks in self-isolation was a good shout

Why our decision to venture out after 19 weeks in self-isolation was a good shout

Julie Walker writes a column for the Bishop's Stortford Independent called Parkinality, about living with early onset Parkinson's disease.

Masks, flask, clothing for all climates... we're all set for our English summer holiday

Masks, flask, clothing for all climates... we're all set for our English summer holiday

Masks, flask, clothing for all climates... we're all set for our English summer holiday

In the seventh part of her Lockdown Life diary for the Indie, Stortford mum Cate Wilson is getting ready to pack for a staycation in Northumberland.
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