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Uttlesford District Council leader John Lodge to resign

Uttlesford District Council leader John Lodge to resign

The member for Saffron Walden Shire has led the authority since his Residents for Uttlesford party swept to victory in May 2019.

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Stortford's TSB branch to close and be replaced by 'pop-up' service

Stortford's TSB branch to close and be replaced by 'pop-up' service

Stortford's TSB branch to close and be replaced by 'pop-up' service

Corn Exchange outlet one of 70 being axed in 2022 as bank responds to drop in branch use and growth in digital banking.

Hospital highlights why 'play is so important for younger patients'

Hospital highlights why 'play is so important for younger patients'

Hospital highlights why 'play is so important for younger patients'

The team helps children understand their illnesses and provides them with reassurance and techniques to feel more relaxed before treatment.

Mayor's money for hospice, visually impaired and centre in Sri Lanka

Mayor's money for hospice, visually impaired and centre in Sri Lanka

Mayor's money for hospice, visually impaired and centre in Sri Lanka

At a gathering at South Mill Arts, Cllr Keith Warnell distributed the £4,265 raised so far in his extended civic year to three worthy causes.

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Meet Santa in Stortford and donate a gift for an elderly person

Meet Santa in Stortford and donate a gift for an elderly person

Meet Santa in Stortford and donate a gift for an elderly person

Be a Santa to a Senior: Care provider Home Instead to host grotto in Jackson Square for children to meet Santa and give a gift for a senior citizen.

Keira's gardening project grows into food bank fundraiser

Keira's gardening project grows into food bank fundraiser

Keira's gardening project grows into food bank fundraiser

Richard Whittington pupil Keira Moyes, 10, set up her Seeds for Change initiative after spending months saving seeds from her grandma's garden.

Isabel Hospice Lights of Love ceremonies back to celebrate lives of loved ones

Isabel Hospice Lights of Love ceremonies back to celebrate lives of loved ones

Isabel Hospice Lights of Love ceremonies back to celebrate lives of loved ones

Eight ceremonies include ones in Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, Sunday (Dec 5) and Sayesbury Manor, Sawbridgeworth, Friday December 10.

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Police, fire and ambulance at scene of collision in town centre

Police, fire and ambulance at scene of collision in town centre

Police, fire and ambulance at scene of collision in town centre

A silver Volkswagen Golf and a white van were involved in a smash at the bottom of High Street, beside Italian restaurant Prezzo.

Walk, jog or cycle new A120 Little Hadham bypass before cars use it

Walk, jog or cycle new A120 Little Hadham bypass before cars use it

Walk, jog or cycle new A120 Little Hadham bypass before cars use it

The unique event, organised by Herts County Council working with the parish council and village hall, will take place on Saturday December 11.
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SPORT

Blues are handed an all-Hertfordshire contest in FA Trophy third-round draw

Blues are handed an all-Hertfordshire contest in FA Trophy third-round draw

Bishop's Stortford manager Steve Smith is looking forward to a derby at league rivals Cheshunt in the third round of the Buildbase FA Trophy

Dogged Stortford succumb in National League 1 contest at Blackheath

Dogged Stortford succumb in National League 1 contest at Blackheath

Dogged Stortford succumb in National League 1 contest at Blackheath

Bishop's Stortford's recent good form was unable to survive dreadful conditions as they lost 16-6 at Blackheath in National League 1 on Saturday

Stortford into FA Trophy third round as 5-1 win extends unbeaten run to 11 matches

Stortford into FA Trophy third round as 5-1 win extends unbeaten run to 11 matches

Stortford into FA Trophy third round as 5-1 win extends unbeaten run to 11 matches

Goals from Merrifield (2), Foxley, Harris and Charles against Leiston set up Blues for possible tie with National League side in last 64.

Stortford running club quartet clock up parkrun century together

Stortford running club quartet clock up parkrun century together

Stortford running club quartet clock up parkrun century together

Kevin Gillespie, Colette Kerins, Fay Dodgen and Jenny Brayshaw brought up their milestones in unison at the Castle Park event.

Netball players jumping for joy as SWAN increase their court time

Netball players jumping for joy as SWAN increase their court time

Netball players jumping for joy as SWAN increase their court time

SWAN Netball Club, based in Bishop's Stortford, Stansted and Saffron Walden, is holding extra Back2Netball and walking netball sessions to meet demand
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WHAT'S ON

Retune rounds off 2021 with Soul To Soul Acoustic in a leading role

Retune rounds off 2021 with Soul To Soul Acoustic in a leading role

The last Retune live show of the year will also feature sets from The Retuners and Phoebe Austin – plus home-made mince pies!

Royal appointment: Sculptor to produce statues of Queen and Prince Philip for Royal Albert Hall

Royal appointment: Sculptor to produce statues of Queen and Prince Philip for Royal Albert Hall

Royal appointment: Sculptor to produce statues of Queen and Prince Philip for Royal Albert Hall

Poppy Field, who has a studio near Green Tye, chosen to produce life-size bronzes as part of Royal Albert Hall’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

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.

Rapunzel in Stortford at Christmas: Dates, times and prices for all 36 shows

Rapunzel in Stortford at Christmas: Dates, times and prices for all 36 shows

Rapunzel in Stortford at Christmas: Dates, times and prices for all 36 shows

Festive entertainment returns to South Mill Arts after a two-year absence with Rapunzel – A Tangled Musical Adventure.

Henry Moore Studios and Gardens to open for winter weekends

Henry Moore Studios and Gardens to open for winter weekends

Henry Moore Studios and Gardens to open for winter weekends

72-acre estate at Perry Green will be open 11am-4pm for six successive weekends from November 6 to December 12.
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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.

One-stop beauty shop celebrating 10 years of being a real cut above

One-stop beauty shop celebrating 10 years of being a real cut above

One-stop beauty shop celebrating 10 years of being a real cut above

Zoe Dee Hair and Beauty provides the highest level of hairdressing and bespoke beauty treatments so clients can indulge, relax and be beautiful

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.
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