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'If you want better MPs, you have to treat MPs better'

'If you want better MPs, you have to treat MPs better'

Conservatives Mark Prisk and Nick de Bois tell House of Commons administration committee about ordeal of leaving office.

Royal Mail managers to strike over cuts to 700 jobs and pay

Royal Mail managers to strike over cuts to 700 jobs and pay

Royal Mail managers to strike over cuts to 700 jobs and pay

Royal Mail managers across the UK are set to take industrial action in a dispute over further attacks on jobs and pay.

MP on the wrong track as Stortford misses out on Great British Railways HQ

MP on the wrong track as Stortford misses out on Great British Railways HQ

MP on the wrong track as Stortford misses out on Great British Railways HQ

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the six short-listed sites are Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle and York.

Herts police issue updated warning over cashpoint fraud

Herts police issue updated warning over cashpoint fraud

Herts police issue updated warning over cashpoint fraud

Investigations have revealed that a spate of thefts at ATMs across the county was carried out using a device that retains victims' cards.

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History takes root with Platinum Jubilee tree and time capsule

History takes root with Platinum Jubilee tree and time capsule

History takes root with Platinum Jubilee tree and time capsule

The town council concluded its Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations by planting a commemorative tree and burying a time capsule.

Time to check your voting details are correct

Time to check your voting details are correct

Time to check your voting details are correct

The district council has begun its annual electoral registration canvass to ensure information held on all those aged over 16 is correct.

Have your say on Harlow & Gilston Garden Town

Have your say on Harlow & Gilston Garden Town

Have your say on Harlow & Gilston Garden Town

Harlow and Gilston Garden Town will add 24,000 new homes across four new neighbourhoods.

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New multi-storey attracts daily average of 180 drivers in first week

New multi-storey attracts daily average of 180 drivers in first week

New multi-storey attracts daily average of 180 drivers in first week

The car park at Northgate End was opened on Monday June 13 and has 573 parking bays - an increase of 89 for the town centre.

Public spring into action after man suffers cardiac arrest in Stortford town centre

Public spring into action after man suffers cardiac arrest in Stortford town centre

Public spring into action after man suffers cardiac arrest in Stortford town centre

Traffic was halted in South Street and held for almost an hour after the incident outside Clintons at around 10am.

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SPORT

Stortford holding open trial to find new talent for national adventure

Stortford holding open trial to find new talent for national adventure

The ladies' first team are preparing for their inaugural campaign in Vitality Women's England League, Conference East, which begins on September 24

Stortford drop to bottom of the table following defeat to Harpenden

Stortford drop to bottom of the table following defeat to Harpenden

Stortford drop to bottom of the table following defeat to Harpenden

Bishop's Stortford lost by 59 runs at home to Harpenden on Saturday and slipped to the foot of the Saracens Hertfordshire League, Premier Division

Noonan and Paktsun set PBs as in-form Sawbo III down Stansted Hall

Noonan and Paktsun set PBs as in-form Sawbo III down Stansted Hall

Noonan and Paktsun set PBs as in-form Sawbo III down Stansted Hall

Craig Noonan and Romesh Paktsun produced career-best performances as they led Sawbridgeworth III to one of their biggest league victories on Saturday

Mechanical failure frustrates Ilott in NTT Indycar Series

Mechanical failure frustrates Ilott in NTT Indycar Series

Mechanical failure frustrates Ilott in NTT Indycar Series

Callum Ilott moved up the speed charts before a mechanical failure made for a frustrating end to the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Shotokan Karate Ryu students wow panel at coloured belt grading

Shotokan Karate Ryu students wow panel at coloured belt grading

Shotokan Karate Ryu students wow panel at coloured belt grading

More than 130 karateka from the Bishop's Stortford-based club met at Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre in Stansted to put their skills to the test
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WHAT'S ON

Folk, Americana and more from acoustic club headliners The Boxwood Chessmen

Folk, Americana and more from acoustic club headliners The Boxwood Chessmen

The semi-acoustic four-piece bring their musical pantry boasting the finest roots ingredients to The Horn at The Half Moon on Wednesday July 6

Get ready for the ultimate tribute to Sir Elton at South Mill Arts

Get ready for the ultimate tribute to Sir Elton at South Mill Arts

Get ready for the ultimate tribute to Sir Elton at South Mill Arts

The UK's newest tribute show celebrating the mega hits of superstar Sir Elton John comes to Bishop's Stortford on Saturday July 16

Nature Notes: 'Put the mower away – we're on verge of an insect disaster'

Nature Notes: 'Put the mower away – we're on verge of an insect disaster'

Nature Notes: 'Put the mower away – we're on verge of an insect disaster'

Jono Forgham does research into local roadside verges, which are good habitats for many species with wide variety of grasses, plants and hedgerows

Bus rides, bangers, burgers and bowling for a pig at village fete

Bus rides, bangers, burgers and bowling for a pig at village fete

Bus rides, bangers, burgers and bowling for a pig at village fete

Traditional games, stalls, refreshments and live music when the Berden Street Fete returns on Saturday July 9.

Dunmow's Flitch Trials return with new judge

Dunmow's Flitch Trials return with new judge

Dunmow's Flitch Trials return with new judge

After spending 26 years as counsel for the bacon, Daniel Pitt has finally been promoted.
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LIFESTYLE

'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

Tennis club open day will be a smash hit with all bases covered

Tennis club open day will be a smash hit with all bases covered

Tennis club open day will be a smash hit with all bases covered

Bishop's Stortford Lawn Tennis Club also holding free tournament at Stortford Heroes: Party in the Park and summer holiday camps.

Give your kitchen skills a new lease of life at Pippins Cookery School

Give your kitchen skills a new lease of life at Pippins Cookery School

Give your kitchen skills a new lease of life at Pippins Cookery School

Experienced chef Caroline Jones has launched her cookery school in Little Hallingbury and offers a wide range of classes for all ages and abilities

Life with Leukaemia: Get on board with message of hope and appreciate little things

Life with Leukaemia: Get on board with message of hope and appreciate little things

Life with Leukaemia: Get on board with message of hope and appreciate little things

'This battle highlights the wonders of everyday life. It's taught us to be truly grateful for all the little things that make living life so precious'

Pension Credit: Are you eligible for an extra £3,300 a year?

Pension Credit: Are you eligible for an extra £3,300 a year?

Pension Credit: Are you eligible for an extra £3,300 a year?

More than 770,000 people are missing out on more than £1.7 billion in unclaimed Pension Credit - are you one of them?
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