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Petition slams school's plan for sports complex as 'environmental vandalism'

06 August 2021
Petition slams school's plan for sports complex as 'environmental vandalism'

Petition slams school's plan for sports complex as 'environmental vandalism'

06 August 2021

Birchwood High wants to build a state-of-the-art complex on land it owns in the grounds of the Pearse House development off Dunmow Road.


One person suffers smoke inhalation in bungalow roof fire

03 August 2021
One person suffers smoke inhalation in bungalow roof fire

One person suffers smoke inhalation in bungalow roof fire

03 August 2021

Firefighters from Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth among those sent to blaze in Standon early on Sunday.


Four local restaurants among Tripadvisor's top 10% in the world

03 August 2021
Four local restaurants among Tripadvisor's top 10% in the world

Four local restaurants among Tripadvisor's top 10% in the world

03 August 2021

Atkins and Shadhona in Bishop's Stortford, Brohmon in Stansted and Chandini in High Wych earn 2021 Travellers' Choice Awards.


Shell can’t yet see point of electric at revamped Sawbo fuel stop

01 August 2021
Shell can’t yet see point of electric at revamped Sawbo fuel stop

Shell can’t yet see point of electric at revamped Sawbo fuel stop

01 August 2021

A spokesman said there would be a Little Waitrose on site and the firm has “future-proofed” it for EV charging stations.


Stalwart of young people's centre bows out after 54 years

31 July 2021
Stalwart of young people's centre bows out after 54 years

Stalwart of young people's centre bows out after 54 years

31 July 2021

Ron Alder oversaw development of the Sawbridgeworth centre from an open structure with a tin roof to a facility to be proud of.


Tribute to youth football coach who developed the person as much as the player

28 July 2021
Tribute to youth football coach who developed the person as much as the player

Tribute to youth football coach who developed the person as much as the player

28 July 2021

People can pay respects to BSCFC's 'go to' coach Ray Greenwood, who has died at 64, when his funeral cortège passes through Birchwood High School.


Face-to-face contact at Stortford police station to continue

27 July 2021
Face-to-face contact at Stortford police station to continue

Face-to-face contact at Stortford police station to continue

27 July 2021

The 'community information point', manned by police support volunteers, operates three hours a day for three days a week.


Sleepless in Sawbridgeworth: Residents face more M11 closure misery

25 July 2021
Sleepless in Sawbridgeworth: Residents face more M11 closure misery

Sleepless in Sawbridgeworth: Residents face more M11 closure misery

25 July 2021

Works on a new junction 7a on the M11 have seen night-time closures between Harlow and Stortford in recent months.


Old Bell's plan for garden chimes with mayor – but not with everyone

24 July 2021
Old Bell's plan for garden chimes with mayor – but not with everyone

Old Bell's plan for garden chimes with mayor – but not with everyone

24 July 2021

The Sawbridgeworth pub has applied to East Herts Council to make a temporary canopy permanent and to install three lights.


Heartbreak for blind mum as bag containing vital items is stolen

24 July 2021
Heartbreak for blind mum as bag containing vital items is stolen

Heartbreak for blind mum as bag containing vital items is stolen

24 July 2021

Daughter, 11, launched fundraising appeal after thief struck when mum Sarah Millard was selling items at a Harlow boot sale.


Pubs are back on track but wary landlords play it safe

23 July 2021
Pubs are back on track but wary landlords play it safe

Pubs are back on track but wary landlords play it safe

23 July 2021

Adam Curtis, publican at the Cock Inn at Hockerill in Bishop’s Stortford, said it was “normality with a lot of caution”.


Artist presents portrait of 'kindred spirit' Omid Djalili to the comedian in Stortford

22 July 2021
Artist presents portrait of 'kindred spirit' Omid Djalili to the comedian in Stortford

Artist presents portrait of 'kindred spirit' Omid Djalili to the comedian in Stortford

22 July 2021

Mario Mendoza, who lives in Stortford, has been following the comedian and actor's career since he emerged in the early 1990s.


Woman awaiting daughter's life-changing op in Germany describes flood devastation

20 July 2021
Woman awaiting daughter's life-changing op in Germany describes flood devastation

Woman awaiting daughter's life-changing op in Germany describes flood devastation

20 July 2021

Mum Suzanne Kingston launched a £33,000 fundraising drive to help pay for spinal operation for 16-year-old Holi.


Mayor welcomes flooring company as it lays down new home in Sawbo

17 July 2021
Mayor welcomes flooring company as it lays down new home in Sawbo

Mayor welcomes flooring company as it lays down new home in Sawbo

17 July 2021

The Flooring Company – run by Stuart Wickes, Charlie Taylor and Paula Smith – has moved across the A1184 from West Road to Bell Street.


Tribute to selfless woman who people turned to for help and comfort

16 July 2021
Tribute to selfless woman who people turned to for help and comfort

Tribute to selfless woman who people turned to for help and comfort

16 July 2021

Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church stalwart Margaret Twaddle, 74, was "the most caring, generous, strong, independent, selfless person".


Sawbridgeworth's little band of litter battle heroes are pick of the pickers

16 July 2021
Sawbridgeworth's little band of litter battle heroes are pick of the pickers

Sawbridgeworth's little band of litter battle heroes are pick of the pickers

16 July 2021

The fabulous foursome can be seen most Saturdays armed with litter pickers and bin bags supplied by the Tidy Up Sawbridgeworth group.


Students across Stortford sent home as Covid-19 cases escalate

13 July 2021
Students across Stortford sent home as Covid-19 cases escalate

Students across Stortford sent home as Covid-19 cases escalate

13 July 2021

A Herts and Essex High School spokeswoman said: "It's very much business as usual here, but with teaching being remote rather than face-to-face."


Stortford funeral firm team take on 10k for Isabel Hospice

13 July 2021
Stortford funeral firm team take on 10k for Isabel Hospice

Stortford funeral firm team take on 10k for Isabel Hospice

13 July 2021

13 employees of Daniel Robinson and Sons raised more than £1,800 for Isabel Hospice by completing the Ware 10k.


£10,000 hospice lottery jackpot winner thought win call was a prank

11 July 2021
£10,000 hospice lottery jackpot winner thought win call was a prank

£10,000 hospice lottery jackpot winner thought win call was a prank

11 July 2021

Derek Owen, of Sawbridgeworth, and wife Pauline have been playing the St Clare Hospice lottery since it started over 20 years ago.


Toadstools and butterflies help launch scarecrow festival

11 July 2021
Toadstools and butterflies help launch scarecrow festival

Toadstools and butterflies help launch scarecrow festival

11 July 2021

High Wych villagers gathered to make toadstools out of recycled umbrellas and traffic cones and paint large butterflies out of recycled plastic.


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