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£2.8m boost for Hertfordshire Beacon Victim Care Centre

£2.8m boost for Hertfordshire Beacon Victim Care Centre

Independent case managers can provide emotional and practical support to victims of crime, even if they have not reported the offence to the police.

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M11 junction 7A scheme: Harlow to Hatfield Heath road closed for weekend

M11 junction 7A scheme: Harlow to Hatfield Heath road closed for weekend

M11 junction 7A scheme: Harlow to Hatfield Heath road closed for weekend

The B183 Gilden Way / Sheering Road in Harlow will be closed from 8pm on January 21 until 5am on January 24 for surfacing works.

Police investigations continue after jogger's knife terror in Grange Paddocks

Police investigations continue after jogger's knife terror in Grange Paddocks

Police investigations continue after jogger's knife terror in Grange Paddocks

Detective Inspector Chris Ross said: "Incidents of this nature are very frightening and will cause concern among the community."

Youths in Thorley Park arson spree slammed by fire chief

Youths in Thorley Park arson spree slammed by fire chief

Youths in Thorley Park arson spree slammed by fire chief

Two fire engines from Bishop's Stortford station dealt with a spate of five arson incidents around the estate on Thursday evening.

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Crumps Farm traders facing more disruption from road closures

Crumps Farm traders facing more disruption from road closures

Crumps Farm traders facing more disruption from road closures

The closure of West Road was a major blow - and they are facing more disruption this year.

Jogger, 23, runs for her life from 'knife-wielding attacker' at Grange Paddocks

Jogger, 23, runs for her life from 'knife-wielding attacker' at Grange Paddocks

Jogger, 23, runs for her life from 'knife-wielding attacker' at Grange Paddocks

Stortford victim was jogging around the football pitches near the river when a man who'd been following her ran after her and tried to grab her.

Police want to speak to three youths caught on camera in Elsenham after damage to pensioner's home

Police want to speak to three youths caught on camera in Elsenham after damage to pensioner's home

Police want to speak to three youths caught on camera in Elsenham after damage to pensioner's home

Pamela Budden, 86, was just getting ready for bed when stone-throwing yobs targeted her home, breaking her bedroom window

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Man arrested after attack on woman in Dunmow Tesco car park

Man arrested after attack on woman in Dunmow Tesco car park

Man arrested after attack on woman in Dunmow Tesco car park

A 34-year-old man was detained on suspicion of actual bodily harm and assault by beating following the late-night incident.

Police seek suspects in high value alcohol theft

Police seek suspects in high value alcohol theft

Police seek suspects in high value alcohol theft

The four-figure haul of booze was stolen from Tesco in Saffron Walden
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SPORT

Blues boss Smith eyes more home comforts ahead of East Thurrock's visit

Blues boss Smith eyes more home comforts ahead of East Thurrock's visit

Steve Smith targets maximum points from run of three home games as Bishop's Stortford look to cement their place in the Isthmian Premier's top five

Stortford out to build on Leeds win and topple the Titans again

Stortford out to build on Leeds win and topple the Titans again

Stortford out to build on Leeds win and topple the Titans again

Bishop's Stortford make two starting line-up changes as they go in search of more vital National League 1 points at Taunton Titans tomorrow (Jan 22)

Peters arrives from America to join Blues' Isthmian Premier promotion push

Peters arrives from America to join Blues' Isthmian Premier promotion push

Peters arrives from America to join Blues' Isthmian Premier promotion push

Former Georgia Revolution midfielder Oliver Peters has joined Bishop's Stortford and could make his debut against East Thurrock tomorrow (January 22)

Young Stortford swimmers Forge ahead on national championship stage

Young Stortford swimmers Forge ahead on national championship stage

Young Stortford swimmers Forge ahead on national championship stage

Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club members made an impact at a bumper Swim England National Winter Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield

Coming first in parkrun more than a token effort for junior Jurd

Coming first in parkrun more than a token effort for junior Jurd

Coming first in parkrun more than a token effort for junior Jurd

Samuel Jurd earned his first No 1 token when Bishop's Stortford Running Club athletes filled the top three places at Sunday's junior parkrun
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WHAT'S ON

It IS unusual for Tom Jones to appear at Audley End

It IS unusual for Tom Jones to appear at Audley End

The 80-year-old will be performing in the grounds of the Uttlesford stately home as part of English Heritage's Heritage Live concert series.

Alice in Pantoland at Little Hadham – with fish and chips!

Alice in Pantoland at Little Hadham – with fish and chips!

Alice in Pantoland at Little Hadham – with fish and chips!

Little Hadham Pantomime Group's traditional January offering opens in the village hall on Friday, with seven performances over two weekends.

More than a little mix of entertainment at South Mill Arts in February

More than a little mix of entertainment at South Mill Arts in February

More than a little mix of entertainment at South Mill Arts in February

Sindhu Vee, Blake, The Little Mix Show, and Leopoldstadt are among the February highlights at South Mill Arts

It's anything but a dry January with these can't-put-them-down books

It's anything but a dry January with these can't-put-them-down books

It's anything but a dry January with these can't-put-them-down books

The Maid by Nita Prose and All About Me by Mel Brooks on Indie book reviewer Janet Gordon's must-buy list of new titles

Laughing Bishops headliner Lina knows the science of good comedy

Laughing Bishops headliner Lina knows the science of good comedy

Laughing Bishops headliner Lina knows the science of good comedy

Ria Lina tops a bill also featuring Andrew Bird, Ross McGrane and host Paddy Lennox at Laughing Bishops Comedy Club on Saturday January 22
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LIFESTYLE

Couch to 5k: My frosty first steps on an eight-week journey to fitness

Couch to 5k: My frosty first steps on an eight-week journey to fitness

Indie news editor Sinead Corr is doing a Couch to 5k programme in Bishop's Stortford which will culminate in the Castle Park parkrun in March.

Northern Lights trips on Stansted Airport's schedule for next winter

Northern Lights trips on Stansted Airport's schedule for next winter

Northern Lights trips on Stansted Airport's schedule for next winter

The Aurora Borealis are just one of the natural wonders Iceland has to offer.

Covid with Parkinson's: A 'blue light' ambulance, lost voice and hospital fears

Covid with Parkinson's: A 'blue light' ambulance, lost voice and hospital fears

Covid with Parkinson's: A 'blue light' ambulance, lost voice and hospital fears

'I'd picked up some sign language phrases from Rose and Giovanni on Strictly, but I didn't think the sign for 'applause' would be useful in hospital'

'The small adjustments we can all make to improve our emotional health'

'The small adjustments we can all make to improve our emotional health'

'The small adjustments we can all make to improve our emotional health'

In the first of a new series, singer-songwriter and founder of Retune Tom Ryder outlines SCALES, his six-stringed approach to improved wellbeing

How the bubonic plague helped shape Stortford castle and church

How the bubonic plague helped shape Stortford castle and church

How the bubonic plague helped shape Stortford castle and church

As we enter yet another year living with Covid-19, Mike James looks at the links between two Stortford landmarks and a pandemic nearly 700 years ago
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