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Youngsters Beaver away to support Bishop's Stortford Food Bank

19 October 2019
Youngsters Beaver away to support Bishop's Stortford Food Bank

Youngsters Beaver away to support Bishop's Stortford Food Bank

19 October 2019

Earlier in the year, the children chose to adopt the Methodist Church-based organisation as their charity of the year.


Belly dancer Debbie shakes a leg in memory of mum Janet

19 October 2019
Belly dancer Debbie shakes a leg in memory of mum Janet

Belly dancer Debbie shakes a leg in memory of mum Janet

19 October 2019

To honour the memory of her mother, a Bishop's Stortford dance teacher has raised more than £300 for charity.


Brohmon duo launch serving up Bengali banquets worth staying home for

18 October 2019
Brohmon duo launch serving up Bengali banquets worth staying home for

Brohmon duo launch serving up Bengali banquets worth staying home for

18 October 2019

Cat Barkley chats to Karim Ullah as he and wife launch a delivery service offering rustic Bengali food to tantalise the tastebuds of Stortford diners.


Hillmead pupils treat people with dementia to afternoon full of song

18 October 2019
Hillmead pupils treat people with dementia to afternoon full of song

Hillmead pupils treat people with dementia to afternoon full of song

18 October 2019

The year 5 pupils filled the Rhodes auditorium with their angelic voices to showcase how music can improve the well-being of people with dementia.


Tributes are paid to Grove Cottage founding member

18 October 2019
Tributes are paid to Grove Cottage founding member

Tributes are paid to Grove Cottage founding member

18 October 2019

Brian Crabb was just a young man when his mother and father, together with a group of other parents, formed Grove Cottage.


Bishop's Stortford firefighters extinguish blaze in Hadham Road

16 October 2019
Bishop's Stortford firefighters extinguish blaze in Hadham Road

Bishop's Stortford firefighters extinguish blaze in Hadham Road

16 October 2019

Two teams of firefighters spent just over half an hour tackling a fire in a ground floor flat in Bishop's Stortford.


Scouts' quiz night raises £4,500 for Stortford's winter night shelter

14 October 2019
Scouts' quiz night raises £4,500 for Stortford's winter night shelter

Scouts' quiz night raises £4,500 for Stortford's winter night shelter

14 October 2019

Members of the 1st Bishop's Stortford and Hockerill Scout Group entertained 120 quizzers at their Scout hut in Heath Row.


‘Tour de force’ Danyah brings I Believe in Unicorns to life

14 October 2019
‘Tour de force’ Danyah brings I Believe in Unicorns to life

‘Tour de force’ Danyah brings I Believe in Unicorns to life

14 October 2019

Cat Barkley talks to seasoned storyteller Danyah Miller ahead of her one-woman staging of Michael Morpurgo’s children’s book at Rhodes this month


Sentencing awaits Stortford drug dealer almost hit by lorry in trying to evade police

14 October 2019
Sentencing awaits Stortford drug dealer almost hit by lorry in trying to evade police

Sentencing awaits Stortford drug dealer almost hit by lorry in trying to evade police

14 October 2019

Connor Chandler, 22, fled from police into Birchanger Woods and onto A120, where an HGV narrowly avoided hitting him.


Police involved as man fails to return Mercedes van to Stortford hire firm

13 October 2019
Police involved as man fails to return Mercedes van to Stortford hire firm

Police involved as man fails to return Mercedes van to Stortford hire firm

13 October 2019

Palmer & Martin Hire told officers the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter's tracking device appeared to have been removed and dumped.


Fashion ‘n’ fizz for little Elmo

13 October 2019
Fashion ‘n’ fizz for little Elmo

Fashion ‘n’ fizz for little Elmo

13 October 2019

A fashion show is being staged to raise money towards a four-year-old Bishop’s Stortford boy’s life-changing medical care and for his nursery.


The wheels on the bus go round again as Dear Zoo rolls into town

12 October 2019
The wheels on the bus go round again as Dear Zoo rolls into town

The wheels on the bus go round again as Dear Zoo rolls into town

12 October 2019

The theatrical version of Dear Zoo is returning to Rhodes this month, following the show's popular reception at the South Road venue in February.


Loads of laughs as SEN adults enjoy Wiggly Willow getaway

12 October 2019
Loads of laughs as SEN adults enjoy Wiggly Willow getaway

Loads of laughs as SEN adults enjoy Wiggly Willow getaway

12 October 2019

A party of 21 adults with special educational needs (SEN) were taken away on holiday by Sid Perry, owner a Bishop’s Stortford café.


Stortford woman who had £1,080 stolen from bank warns fellow OAPs to be extra vigilant

11 October 2019
Stortford woman who had £1,080 stolen from bank warns fellow OAPs to be extra vigilant

Stortford woman who had £1,080 stolen from bank warns fellow OAPs to be extra vigilant

11 October 2019

Barbara Thomson, 88, who was duped by thieves outside her home, contacted the Indie to warn potential victims about the tactics they employed.


Manuden Singers applaud director's 23 years at the choir's helm

10 October 2019
Manuden Singers applaud director's 23 years at the choir's helm

Manuden Singers applaud director's 23 years at the choir's helm

10 October 2019

The village choral group organised a farewell party for Ian Priest, who has raised £50,000 for local worthy causes since he took the reins in 1996.


Quick action by 77-year-old theft victim in Bishop's Stortford car park

10 October 2019
Quick action by 77-year-old theft victim in Bishop's Stortford car park

Quick action by 77-year-old theft victim in Bishop's Stortford car park

10 October 2019

Woman had purse containing £90 stolen in Northgate End car park but phone call to bank prevented thief's fraudulent use of card.


A fabulous Friday is had by all to celebrate Silver Sunday

10 October 2019
A fabulous Friday is had by all to celebrate Silver Sunday

A fabulous Friday is had by all to celebrate Silver Sunday

10 October 2019

Residents at Bupa care home Premier Court in Thorley enjoyed an afternoon tea party in celebration of Silver Sunday.


Stone hurled at bus in Thorley Park

09 October 2019
Stone hurled at bus in Thorley Park

Stone hurled at bus in Thorley Park

09 October 2019

The rear windscreen of a bus was shattered when a yob hurled a rock as the vehicle was being driven along Villiers-sur-Marne Avenue.


Mums encouraged to practise self-compassion for World Mental Health Day

06 October 2019
Mums encouraged to practise self-compassion for World Mental Health Day

Mums encouraged to practise self-compassion for World Mental Health Day

06 October 2019

Stortford cafe Penny & Lou hosts counsellor's chat over hot drink and slice of cake for mothers for World Mental Health Day on Thursday (Oct 10)


Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

05 October 2019
Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

05 October 2019

Self-proclaimed nerd Matt Parker will be making his Rhodes audience giggle using numbers. Cat Barkley does her homework ahead of his Stortford visit.


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