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Putting the record straight: Bowie, Elton, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd and The Who at Rhodes

20 February 2020
Putting the record straight: Bowie, Elton, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd and The Who at Rhodes

Putting the record straight: Bowie, Elton, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd and The Who at Rhodes

20 February 2020

Launch of new exhibition celebrates Rhodes' rock and pop heritage and puts the Bishop's Stortford venue firmly on the UK's music map.


Orange Tree loses Trip Advisor top rating – for being too popular!

18 February 2020
Orange Tree loses Trip Advisor top rating – for being too popular!

Orange Tree loses Trip Advisor top rating – for being too popular!

18 February 2020

The Sawbridgeworth restaurant received a message from the review website saying due to a “pattern of positive reviews” sanctions were being imposed.


Dog experts confident of catching lurcher that's been on the run almost a week

17 February 2020
Dog experts confident of catching lurcher that's been on the run almost a week

Dog experts confident of catching lurcher that's been on the run almost a week

17 February 2020

The lurcher, nicknamed Houdini, was first seen in Snowdrop Close on the Bishop's Gate estate.


The local history group less than four years old that's making up for lost time

17 February 2020
The local history group less than four years old that's making up for lost time

The local history group less than four years old that's making up for lost time

17 February 2020

As well as hosting talks and bringing out publications, Sawbridgeworth Local History Society is arranging VE Day 75th anniversary celebrations.


Rail-woe line: Broken-down train halts services to London from Stortford

11 February 2020
Rail-woe line: Broken-down train halts services to London from Stortford

Rail-woe line: Broken-down train halts services to London from Stortford

11 February 2020

The 08.00 Ely to Liverpool Street service has broken down between Harlow Mill and Harlow Town stations and needs assistance from another train.


Tree blocks railway line between Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Airport

10 February 2020
Tree blocks railway line between Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Airport

Tree blocks railway line between Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Airport

10 February 2020

Trains between London and Cambridge disrupted after a tree fell, hanging over the railway track, in the aftermath of Storm Ciara.


Town twinners vow to maintain links with France and Germany in face of Brexit

03 February 2020
Town twinners vow to maintain links with France and Germany in face of Brexit

Town twinners vow to maintain links with France and Germany in face of Brexit

03 February 2020

While Bishop’s Stortford's town twinning group has folded after 55 years, its younger Sawbridgeworth sibling is still going strong.


Sawbridgeworth ‘left out’ over state of River Stort towpath

02 February 2020
Sawbridgeworth ‘left out’ over state of River Stort towpath

Sawbridgeworth ‘left out’ over state of River Stort towpath

02 February 2020

Sawbridgeworth Town Council was told the path is in poor condition compared to other sections.


Charity shop plagued by fly-tippers dumping bags and by picky 'white van man'

01 February 2020
Charity shop plagued by fly-tippers dumping bags and by picky 'white van man'

Charity shop plagued by fly-tippers dumping bags and by picky 'white van man'

01 February 2020

Volunteer Caroline Williams told Sawbridgeworth Town Council the Age Concern shop in Bell Street had to close one day when 70 bags were left outside.


The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' ready to be quizzed at Stortford's literature festival

31 January 2020
The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' ready to be quizzed at Stortford's literature festival

The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' ready to be quizzed at Stortford's literature festival

31 January 2020

Chris Carter catches up with Shaun Wallace – the first Chaser on the ITV quiz show – just in time before his appearance at Bishop's Stortford College.


Pupils' charity run supports Australian bush fires wildlife rescue group

31 January 2020
Pupils' charity run supports Australian bush fires wildlife rescue group

Pupils' charity run supports Australian bush fires wildlife rescue group

31 January 2020

Spellbrook C of E Primary School’s 'Global Goal' this half term is climate action.


Hairdresser Greg voted a cut above to fill vacancy on town council

29 January 2020
Hairdresser Greg voted a cut above to fill vacancy on town council

Hairdresser Greg voted a cut above to fill vacancy on town council

29 January 2020

Retired hairdresser Greg Rattey beats three female rivals in secret ballot to co-opt new member of Sawbridgeworth Town Council.


Nuisance parking stretch of London Road to get yellow lines in spring?

26 January 2020
Nuisance parking stretch of London Road to get yellow lines in spring?

Nuisance parking stretch of London Road to get yellow lines in spring?

26 January 2020

Drivers began parking near Tees House last summer, causing traffic jams by holding up lorries and buses, and making passage difficult for pedestrians.


Van man's anger as faulty CCTV camera means vandal evades police action

26 January 2020
Van man's anger as faulty CCTV camera means vandal evades police action

Van man's anger as faulty CCTV camera means vandal evades police action

26 January 2020

Victim Simon Leach: "Surely these cameras are paid for out of our council tax and should be fully operational all of the time for everyone’s safety?"


Cat-con thieves strike in Bishop's Stortford car parks in broad daylight

20 January 2020
Cat-con thieves strike in Bishop's Stortford car parks in broad daylight

Cat-con thieves strike in Bishop's Stortford car parks in broad daylight

20 January 2020

Two Toyota Prius models parked in the Waitrose and Causeway car parks were targeted on the same morning.


Woman trapped by runaway Mini in Stortford car park: 'There was banana everywhere'

18 January 2020
Woman trapped by runaway Mini in Stortford car park: 'There was banana everywhere'

Woman trapped by runaway Mini in Stortford car park: 'There was banana everywhere'

18 January 2020

52-year-old Helen East is lucky it was only her lunch that got squashed in freak accident in Apton Road car park.


How charities bring mum Maddy respite in her five-year cancer battle

17 January 2020
How charities bring mum Maddy respite in her five-year cancer battle

How charities bring mum Maddy respite in her five-year cancer battle

17 January 2020

The 51-year-old Sawbridgeworth woman revealed her body “went into slow mo except for a hamster wheel of black thoughts incessantly whirling round”.


English O'Clock: Launch of new language group to welcome foreigners to Stortford

04 January 2020
English O'Clock: Launch of new language group to welcome foreigners to Stortford

English O'Clock: Launch of new language group to welcome foreigners to Stortford

04 January 2020

The free weekly Tuesday evening meetings at wine bar Twisted Cellar will not be formal tuition classes, but will be informally shaped by conversation.


Best friend's mum's cancer battle inspires Sam's 1,000-mile charity bike ride

04 January 2020
Best friend's mum's cancer battle inspires Sam's 1,000-mile charity bike ride

Best friend's mum's cancer battle inspires Sam's 1,000-mile charity bike ride

04 January 2020

Former Leventhorpe student Sam Faulkner, 24, is taking on the challenge of cycling from John o' Groats to Land's End in aid of Isabel Hospice.


My love for Vera: Stortford D-Day veteran Cyril brings TV viewers to tears

04 January 2020
My love for Vera: Stortford D-Day veteran Cyril brings TV viewers to tears

My love for Vera: Stortford D-Day veteran Cyril brings TV viewers to tears

04 January 2020

Fresh from his chat with Good Morning Britain hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid, Cyril Banks, 95, admits he's becoming a bit of a local celebrity.


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