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Steering wheel lock no barrier to Lexus thieves in Stortford

05 November 2024
Steering wheel lock no barrier to Lexus thieves in Stortford

Steering wheel lock no barrier to Lexus thieves in Stortford

05 November 2024

The red ES300 model was stolen from the driveway of a house in St James’ Park despite being secured with an extra steering wheel lock.


Water company back causing havoc closing main shopping street

05 November 2024
Water company back causing havoc closing main shopping street

Water company back causing havoc closing main shopping street

05 November 2024

South Street was shut by Affinity Water on Sunday evening but although the work was apparently finished on Tuesday the road was still closed.


German twin town visitors are well catered for by Sawbridgeworth hosts

04 November 2024
German twin town visitors are well catered for by Sawbridgeworth hosts

German twin town visitors are well catered for by Sawbridgeworth hosts

04 November 2024

The party from Moosburg, near Munich, enjoyed pub grub in Colchester, Chinese at the Peking Palace and bring-and-share lunch at the Hailey Centre.


Plane magic! ‘Crochet Banksy’ appears on postbox for Remembrance

04 November 2024
Plane magic! ‘Crochet Banksy’ appears on postbox for Remembrance

Plane magic! ‘Crochet Banksy’ appears on postbox for Remembrance

04 November 2024

The topper on the post box at the corner of The Forebury and Knight Street, depicts a wartime airplane on top of a army green coloured base.


Stortford’s main shopping street closed to through traffic

04 November 2024
Stortford’s main shopping street closed to through traffic

Stortford’s main shopping street closed to through traffic

04 November 2024

South Street is closed from Specsavers opticians for essential work by Affinity Water and will not open until midnight on Wednesday (Nov 6).


New venue for market after original plan stalled

04 November 2024
New venue for market after original plan stalled

New venue for market after original plan stalled

04 November 2024

Town clerk Chris Hunt told councillors Bell Street car park on Fridays had been identified as the venue and proposed day of operation.


Protesters gather at Leventhorpe over closure threat to pool and gym

04 November 2024
Protesters gather at Leventhorpe over closure threat to pool and gym

Protesters gather at Leventhorpe over closure threat to pool and gym

04 November 2024

More than 100 people of all ages carrying Save Our Pool banners protested outside Leventhorpe Leisure Centre following shock news of its closure.


Girls’ football club founder measures success in smiles of players

01 November 2024
Girls’ football club founder measures success in smiles of players

Girls’ football club founder measures success in smiles of players

01 November 2024

Danny Fenner is proud of Little Canfield Stars’ achievements, but seeing girls improving and coming off the field smiling is the real reward.


Leventhorpe pool and gym closure: ‘It’s almost like it’s been made to fail’

30 October 2024
Leventhorpe pool and gym closure: ‘It’s almost like it’s been made to fail’

Leventhorpe pool and gym closure: ‘It’s almost like it’s been made to fail’

30 October 2024

Sawbridgeworth Town Council’s meeting on Monday was addressed by swimming teachers Kym Borland and Zoë Brace-Day.


Railway stations on track to help families in food crisis

30 October 2024
Railway stations on track to help families in food crisis

Railway stations on track to help families in food crisis

30 October 2024

Food bank donation points have opened at Stansted Mountfitchet, Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Harlow Mill and Harlow Town stations until December 15.


Good Times for library users after firms step in with sponsorship

29 October 2024
Good Times for library users after firms step in with sponsorship

Good Times for library users after firms step in with sponsorship

29 October 2024

Sawbridgeworth Library received money from Wright & Co Estate Agents and HardSoft Computers for a year’s subscription for The Times.


Closure-threatened pool and gym helped Dave lose 8st

29 October 2024
Closure-threatened pool and gym helped Dave lose 8st

Closure-threatened pool and gym helped Dave lose 8st

29 October 2024

When Dave Mascall first joined Leventhorpe Pool and Gym three years ago he could not swim a length – now he does 64 lengths in 45 minutes before work.


Deadline looms for residents’ ‘kiss and fly’ parking discount scheme

28 October 2024
Deadline looms for residents’ ‘kiss and fly’ parking discount scheme

Deadline looms for residents’ ‘kiss and fly’ parking discount scheme

28 October 2024

Residents living within 10 miles of Stansted Airport can claim discount card which entitles them to reduced charges at Express Set Down.


Bingo! Mayor’s event boosts funds for chosen charities

28 October 2024
Bingo! Mayor’s event boosts funds for chosen charities

Bingo! Mayor’s event boosts funds for chosen charities

28 October 2024

The event in Sawbridgeworth featured a traditional bingo round, a music bingo round and live music from Leventhorpe students.


‘Come on, take the rap for me’ – dealer asked mum when police found drugs

28 October 2024
‘Come on, take the rap for me’ – dealer asked mum when police found drugs

‘Come on, take the rap for me’ – dealer asked mum when police found drugs

28 October 2024

Liam Coles, who splashed out on Rolex watch and designer clothes, tried to get his mother to take the blame when officers raided his home.


No sympathy for the devil – just a Rolling Bones display for Hallowe’en

28 October 2024
No sympathy for the devil – just a Rolling Bones display for Hallowe’en

No sympathy for the devil – just a Rolling Bones display for Hallowe’en

28 October 2024

A woman who contacted the Indie said the display spoofing one of the world’s most successful rock bands was the talk of her village.


Charity champ in plea for Christmas gift bag items for hospital children

28 October 2024
Charity champ in plea for Christmas gift bag items for hospital children

Charity champ in plea for Christmas gift bag items for hospital children

28 October 2024

Katie Callaghan set up Cards For Bravery to bring cheer to young patients when she was 13 after she spent long spells in hospital.


‘Operational challenges’ to blame for closures at Stortford sub-post offices

22 October 2024
‘Operational challenges’ to blame for closures at Stortford sub-post offices

‘Operational challenges’ to blame for closures at Stortford sub-post offices

22 October 2024

Morrisons apologised to customers after the sub-post offices at shops at Snowley Parade and Thorley Neighbourhood Centre have regularly been closed.


Students regularly late as road works cause school run ‘nightmare’

21 October 2024
Students regularly late as road works cause school run ‘nightmare’

Students regularly late as road works cause school run ‘nightmare’

21 October 2024

The director of a local coach firm says regular road works have delayed school runs and parents and students have been anxious about being late.


Man falls under train after assault at Stortford station

21 October 2024
Man falls under train after assault at Stortford station

Man falls under train after assault at Stortford station

21 October 2024

A passenger told the Indie how, after getting off a train on Saturday evening, she heard a “blood-curdling” scream from a woman.


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