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Changing Stortford: New photographic exhibition at South Mill Arts

Changing Stortford: New photographic exhibition at South Mill Arts

Mike Seaborne's collection of images includes a 360-degree 'then and now' panoramic view from the top of St Michael's Church.

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Five reasons to attend Stortford's own community climate talks

Five reasons to attend Stortford's own community climate talks

Five reasons to attend Stortford's own community climate talks

The Indie's Green Watch correspondent Louise Tennekoon looks ahead to the Community Climate Gathering in Bishop's Stortford as COP26 approaches

Developer's third bid to transform dilapidated 1950s former Co-op site

Developer's third bid to transform dilapidated 1950s former Co-op site

Developer's third bid to transform dilapidated 1950s former Co-op site

The former Co-operative department store, on the corner of Station Road and South Street, is the subject of a new planning application.

Dive in and discover the new Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre

Dive in and discover the new Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre

Dive in and discover the new Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre

East Herts Council and operator Everyone Active have teamed up to create a £22m state-of-the-art facility for fitness fans of every age.

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Shoplifter uses pram to steal cheese and wine from Tesco Express

Shoplifter uses pram to steal cheese and wine from Tesco Express

Shoplifter uses pram to steal cheese and wine from Tesco Express

Police also investigating thefts of make-up from Boots, spirits from Waitrose and food and drink from Aldi.

Parish council to pursue vision of pedestrian zone and HGV ban

Parish council to pursue vision of pedestrian zone and HGV ban

Parish council to pursue vision of pedestrian zone and HGV ban

Essex County Council has begun talks on tackling traffic issues in Stansted as a whole rather than 'firefighting' problems on individual roads.

Police on the scent of perfume burglars in Bishop's Stortford

Police on the scent of perfume burglars in Bishop's Stortford

Police on the scent of perfume burglars in Bishop's Stortford

Fragrances worth hundreds stolen and glass counters and cabinets smashed in midnight raid on Boots the Chemist.

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Covid jabs for children aged 12 to 15 in Herts and west Essex at half-term

Covid jabs for children aged 12 to 15 in Herts and west Essex at half-term

Covid jabs for children aged 12 to 15 in Herts and west Essex at half-term

Parents can book in their child for a single Pfizer vaccine dose online or by phone at one of five centres, including Harlow LeisureZone.

Man in his 30s dies after car crash in Sawbridgeworth

Man in his 30s dies after car crash in Sawbridgeworth

Man in his 30s dies after car crash in Sawbridgeworth

Driver dies three days after suffering serious head injury when his Peugeot 207 crashed into a ditch in Redricks Lane on Saturday evening.
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Sutton clinches BTCC title at Brands Hatch to become youngest triple champion

Sutton clinches BTCC title at Brands Hatch to become youngest triple champion

Ashley Sutton has told his Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship rivals that he can get even better after he claimed the title for a third time

Charles' goal is cancelled out as Blues stung late on at Hornets

Charles' goal is cancelled out as Blues stung late on at Hornets

Charles' goal is cancelled out as Blues stung late on at Hornets

Bishop's Stortford conceded a last-gasp equaliser as they drew 1-1 at 10-man Horsham in the Pitching In Isthmian League, Premier Division on Saturday

Stortford bite back but suffer fourth loss in a row against the Dogs

Stortford bite back but suffer fourth loss in a row against the Dogs

Stortford bite back but suffer fourth loss in a row against the Dogs

A second-half fightback could not prevent Bishop's Stortford going down 32-24 at Sale FC in National League 1 on Saturday

Silver medallist Sze is driving force behind Team GB canoeing success

Silver medallist Sze is driving force behind Team GB canoeing success

Silver medallist Sze is driving force behind Team GB canoeing success

Chris Sze claimed one of Great Britain's two medals at the Canoe Marathon World Masters Championships – and helped get the team's 28 boats to Romania

Stortford swimmer Kirsty makes a splash in reaching next level

Stortford swimmer Kirsty makes a splash in reaching next level

Stortford swimmer Kirsty makes a splash in reaching next level

Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club's Kirsty Neill is getting ready for some huge events after producing a medal-winning display in Level X Racing
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Find the pumpkins for a chance to win a Tech and Treats prize

Find the pumpkins for a chance to win a Tech and Treats prize

The BID is celebrating Hallowe'en with a pumpkin trail and on Sunday (October 31) events will take a terrifying turn with a #ScarySelfie Day.

Changing Stortford: New photographic exhibition at South Mill Arts

Changing Stortford: New photographic exhibition at South Mill Arts

Changing Stortford: New photographic exhibition at South Mill Arts

Mike Seaborne's collection of images includes a 360-degree 'then and now' panoramic view from the top of St Michael's Church.

Enjoy hellishly good reads with books that go bump in the night

Enjoy hellishly good reads with books that go bump in the night

Enjoy hellishly good reads with books that go bump in the night

Bishop's Stortford College Prep School librarian Lizzie Hall picks her favourite Hallowe'en stories for young readers

The sights and sounds of a wildlife stroll through the town centre

The sights and sounds of a wildlife stroll through the town centre

The sights and sounds of a wildlife stroll through the town centre

Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham spots a host of birds on a walk into Bishop's Stortford town centre from Bat Willow Hurst Country Park.

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

A performance of Lear’s The Dong with a Luminous Nose, an all-singing, all-dancing tribute to Moulin Rouge, craft workshop tricks and cinema treats.
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Indies community awards: Which local heroes deserve to be honoured?

Indies community awards: Which local heroes deserve to be honoured?

We want you to nominate people for the 2021 Indies – the Bishop's Stortford Independent's Community, Business and Sport Awards.

Home improvement business turning design dreams into reality

Home improvement business turning design dreams into reality

Home improvement business turning design dreams into reality

Whether you have a set of drawings you'd like to turn into reality or you need a little inspiration designing your dream room, Woodridge can help

'Has the pandemic altered the status quo of child arrangements?'

'Has the pandemic altered the status quo of child arrangements?'

'Has the pandemic altered the status quo of child arrangements?'

Abby Westell from Rayden Solicitors looks at whether changes in child arrangements during the pandemic are permanent or temporary.

Women-only gym AbFabFit Club prides itself on being a community

Women-only gym AbFabFit Club prides itself on being a community

Women-only gym AbFabFit Club prides itself on being a community

A women-only gym with the mission to empower females to create life-long changes to their mind, body and health has opened in Bishop's Stortford

Uncovering the story of business success behind fashionable face masks

Uncovering the story of business success behind fashionable face masks

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The Ugley Mask Company's husband-and-wife team Craig and Joanne Osborne reflect on a busy last 15 months and discuss what the future holds
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