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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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Have your say on policing priorities for Stortford and Sawbridgeworth

Have your say on policing priorities for Stortford and Sawbridgeworth

Have your say on policing priorities for Stortford and Sawbridgeworth

Ahead of next round of priority setting forums, Herts Constabulary is canvassing views on how it should focus its efforts over next three months.

Herts front-line care workers set for Covid bonus of up to £400

Herts front-line care workers set for Covid bonus of up to £400

Herts front-line care workers set for Covid bonus of up to £400

County council joins forces with Herts' NHS clinical commissioning groups for £7.8m 'thank you' to staff who remain in service until end of February.

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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Everything you need to know about Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre

Everything you need to know about Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre

Everything you need to know about Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre

To accommodate the crowd, road closures will be in place to accommodate over 100 stalls and to pedestrianise the town centre.

The Stortford Christmas trail that's a model example of festive fun

The Stortford Christmas trail that's a model example of festive fun

The Stortford Christmas trail that's a model example of festive fun

Find the 13 festive figures made of toy bricks, arrange the letters by each one to make a Christmas-themed word and enter free draw to win an iPad.

Santa and his helpers set for sleigh ride tour of Stortford and Stansted

Santa and his helpers set for sleigh ride tour of Stortford and Stansted

Santa and his helpers set for sleigh ride tour of Stortford and Stansted

On the three weekends leading up to Christmas, Round Tablers will be touring estates, spreading festive cheer and collecting for local causes.

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Samurai sword handed in to Stortford police under knife amnesty

Samurai sword handed in to Stortford police under knife amnesty

Samurai sword handed in to Stortford police under knife amnesty

Officers found a knife covered by leaves in a hide off Anchor Street in Stortford and a metal pole hidden in St Mary's churchyard in Sawbridgeworth.

The humble hero on the 'miracle' of how Remembrance tragedy was averted

The humble hero on the 'miracle' of how Remembrance tragedy was averted

The humble hero on the 'miracle' of how Remembrance tragedy was averted

Off-duty London paramedic Jack Lynch was watching Stortford's Remembrance Sunday parade when standard bearer Arthur King suffered a cardiac arrest.
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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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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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