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Council turns up the heat on plans for solar farms and energy storage plants

Council turns up the heat on plans for solar farms and energy storage plants

Stansted Airport has begun community consultation on its plans for a solar farm on land near High House Farm, Takeley, owned by MAG.

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'No amount of training prepares you for having to tell someone their loved one has died'

'No amount of training prepares you for having to tell someone their loved one has died'

'No amount of training prepares you for having to tell someone their loved one has died'

Hertfordshire and Essex police begin their campaigns against drink and drug driving this Christmas.

Thirst Youth Café to host mental health event for young people

Thirst Youth Café to host mental health event for young people

Thirst Youth Café to host mental health event for young people

The event will also showcase the work of the local primary care network's young people's social prescription service, created in 2019.

Help Stortford's food bank and win this amazing Rapunzel cake

Help Stortford's food bank and win this amazing Rapunzel cake

Help Stortford's food bank and win this amazing Rapunzel cake

A cake celebrating South Mill Arts' Christmas production Rapunzel has been created by Karen Burton of Karen's Cakes.

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Exercise course for cancer patients in Herts that also offers friendship

Exercise course for cancer patients in Herts that also offers friendship

Exercise course for cancer patients in Herts that also offers friendship

The 12-week programme of bespoke group activities is designed to help overcome the side effects of treatment for the disease.

Gang steal £2,500 iPhones after distracting Stortford shop staff

Gang steal £2,500 iPhones after distracting Stortford shop staff

Gang steal £2,500 iPhones after distracting Stortford shop staff

Two men were asking about buying an iPhone when two others came in and accused one of them of stealing from a girlfriend.

The shops taking part in Stortford's late-night Christmas shopping event

The shops taking part in Stortford's late-night Christmas shopping event

The shops taking part in Stortford's late-night Christmas shopping event

Over 30 traders will welcome customers until 8pm on Thursday (Dec 2) and a number are offering free gifts, discounts and treats.

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Two people taken to hospital after crash on A120 Bishop's Stortford bypass

Two people taken to hospital after crash on A120 Bishop's Stortford bypass

Two people taken to hospital after crash on A120 Bishop's Stortford bypass

The collision closed the stretch between the Tesco and Stansted Road roundabouts for almost four hours overnight.

Experienced doctor to head new care board for Herts and West Essex

Experienced doctor to head new care board for Herts and West Essex

Experienced doctor to head new care board for Herts and West Essex

Dr Jane Halpin has over 25 years' experience in local NHS as a medical director, primary care trust chief executive and NHS England area director.
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Cass and Foxley find the target as Blues are held at Merstham

Cass and Foxley find the target as Blues are held at Merstham

Bishop's Stortford were denied a fifth consecutive win as they drew 2-2 at Merstham in the Isthmian League, Premier Division on Tuesday night

From A to B: Colts do double with combined 114-0 win at Hertford

From A to B: Colts do double with combined 114-0 win at Hertford

From A to B: Colts do double with combined 114-0 win at Hertford

Bishop's Stortford Colts stormed to an incredible double victory over fierce rivals Hertford without conceding a single point in two games

Clark the hero as BSCFC U16 Saints are giant-killers in the league cup

Clark the hero as BSCFC U16 Saints are giant-killers in the league cup

Clark the hero as BSCFC U16 Saints are giant-killers in the league cup

All the latest youth football action from another busy week for Bishop's Stortford Community Football Club and Real Stortford

Thorley Manor sides dig deep to put in some impressive performances

Thorley Manor sides dig deep to put in some impressive performances

Thorley Manor sides dig deep to put in some impressive performances

Resilience and desire were key ingredients as teams from Thorley Manor enjoyed their latest round of fixtures

Coleman demanding big improvement from Stortford for pre-Christmas run

Coleman demanding big improvement from Stortford for pre-Christmas run

Coleman demanding big improvement from Stortford for pre-Christmas run

BSRFC joint head coach Tom Coleman says places are up for grabs when they begin a huge run of National League 1 fixtures at home to Caldy on Saturday
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Thursday for Wednesday: Trio to headline Stortford's acoustic club

Thursday for Wednesday: Trio to headline Stortford's acoustic club

Thursday's Band – three singers, two guitars plus strings and mandolin – to headline club's penultimate session of 2021 at The Horn at the Half Moon.

Madness to headline first night of new four-day Standon Calling

Madness to headline first night of new four-day Standon Calling

Madness to headline first night of new four-day Standon Calling

Thursday bill includes Gabrielle, The Subways, The Skints, Nadia Rose, King Charles, Lucy Blue, The Cuban Brothers and Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno.

South Mill Arts serving up a festive family feast for the soul

South Mill Arts serving up a festive family feast for the soul

South Mill Arts serving up a festive family feast for the soul

Rapunzel, A Christmas Carol, Spencer, The Nutcracker, Midweek Music and Santa's grotto among the South Road venue's Christmas offerings

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila Karim, 24, who performs as Shakila K, aims to be the first pop star of Bangladeshi origin to top the music charts.

Sail on a musical wave as choir and orchestra pair up for Nelson Mass

Sail on a musical wave as choir and orchestra pair up for Nelson Mass

Sail on a musical wave as choir and orchestra pair up for Nelson Mass

Bishop's Stortford Choral Society joins forces with Bishop's Stortford Sinfonia for first live concert since pandemic struck.
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LIFESTYLE

Indie Christmas Dinner Appeal: Help us give 100 elderly a festive feast to savour

Indie Christmas Dinner Appeal: Help us give 100 elderly a festive feast to savour

We need YOU to help us give 100 senior citizens from Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth who endure social isolation a fabulous festive feast.

Christmas tree festival to take root in village church

Christmas tree festival to take root in village church

Christmas tree festival to take root in village church

Fifth such festival organised by Friends of Farnham Church will feature more than 30 trees as well as music, gift fair, refreshments and Santa.

Be more hygge this winter to enjoy a very happy festive season

Be more hygge this winter to enjoy a very happy festive season

Be more hygge this winter to enjoy a very happy festive season

Folies of Stansted's Sally Lewis lets Indie readers in on her best secrets for embracing the Danish concept of cosiness and conviviality this winter

2021 Indies community awards: The winners' roll of honour

2021 Indies community awards: The winners' roll of honour

2021 Indies community awards: The winners' roll of honour

The 14 winners – plus eight 'Highly commended' recipients – across the 13 categories in Thursday's Indies awards ceremony at South Mill Arts.

2021 Indies community awards: Guests on the red carpet

2021 Indies community awards: Guests on the red carpet

2021 Indies community awards: Guests on the red carpet

More than 110 guests gathered at South Mill Arts for the third Indies awards to honour the heroes, champions and stalwarts of the local community.
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