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Christopher Day looks at how Thursday’s election in Hertfordshire could play out, some areas to watch and the parties’ views on the key issues.
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Bradley Parker, 45, whose last known address was in Stansted, is wanted in connection with incidents in Bishop’s Stortford.
Liberal Democrat incumbent Calvin Horner faces Mike Casey (Reform), Paul Newell (Labour), David Snowdon (Conservative) and Andrew Zsibrita (Green).
In 2021, the seat was won by Conservative Alastair Ward-Booth, one of a Tory trio in East Herts who are stepping down this time.
In 2021, the seat was won for a third time by then Conservative Graham McAndrew, who is now standing for Reform UK in Hertford.
The 78-seat council currently has 42 Conservatives, 22 Liberal Democrats, 6 Labour, 5 Independents, 1 Green and 1 Reform UK with one seat vacant.
The Tories, Labour, Lib Dem and Reform are contesting all 78 divisions while the Green Party is absent in one – and there are 35 others.
Ahead of polling day on May 1 we invited the Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Reform to submit brief campaign manifestos.
Saffron Walden is one of the towns benefiting from the £8.3m Government-funded roll-out to provide more charging points.
The UK’s best shows were recognised in a star-studded ceremony. Here’s how you can get tickets to see them.
The warm weather could also challenge the record for the highest April temperature in Wales, which is 26.2C.
Kemi Badenoch has conceded the scale of the Conservative victory when these councils were last up for election in 2021 means losses are likely.
Police urged people to avoid the area while officers conduct their enquiries.
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, made a fraudulent insurance claim, a South Wales Police misconduct hearing was told.
Bishop’s Stortford Colts brought the county cup back to Silver Leys with a thrilling 34-26 win over derby rivals Hertford on Sunday (April 27)
Thorley basketball player Caitlin Ryan helped Oaklands Wolves win the British Super League title for the first time
Bishop’s Stortford Women celebrated being crowned league champions by completing the season with a 100% record
Luke Dunham finished 10th when he took part in the TCS Mini London Marathon event on Saturday (April 26)
Bishop’s Stortford took care of business by winning 3-2 at Bromsgrove to secure Southern League, Premier Central survival on Saturday (April 26)
Janet Gordon’s latest book reviews for the Indie include London: The Hidden Corners for Curious Wanderers and The Novel Life of Jane Austen
Much Hadham Drama Group is staging a fast-paced whodunit that mixes an Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel and a dash of Monty Python
Patrick Cooper, aka The Cat in the Hat, reviews mod, ska and soul covers band The MultiTones at The Half Moon in Bishop’s Stortford
A 2024 UK Country Music Awards winner is playing at Bishop’s Stortford Acoustic Club on Thursday May 15
Events include a chance to explore heritage records, a talk on the history of malting in the town and traditional toy play sessions for children.
With many women feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn for health support, AbFabFit Club is proving the right environment can change everything
Julie Walker has been released from the confines of her A to Zee of Parkinson’s disease to pen an article about the Northgate End car park art project
In a new series, Richard Barrett visits a variety of local eateries to sample the food and tuck into the stories of the people who run them.
In the second part of her A to Zee of Parkinson’s disease, Parkinality columnist Julie Walker focuses on the big, bold and bionic letter B
