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Michael Vaughton has been with Iliffe Media's Bishop's Stortford Independent since its launch in October 2017. He has responsibility for its sport, business and advertorial content, and is also a production journalist. He started on the Saffron Walden Reporter in 2006 and spent 10 years on the Cambridge News before joining the Indie

‘The Welsh Seinfeld’ is on the bill at Laughing Bishops Comedy Club

13 January 2025
‘The Welsh Seinfeld’ is on the bill at Laughing Bishops Comedy Club

‘The Welsh Seinfeld’ is on the bill at Laughing Bishops Comedy Club

13 January 2025

Bennett Arron, Shazia Mirza and Matt Green will be performing at Laughing Bishops Comedy Club on Saturday January 18


BSCFC starlet Rogers is feeling Abbey after landing U’s academy chance

13 January 2025
BSCFC starlet Rogers is feeling Abbey after landing U’s academy chance

BSCFC starlet Rogers is feeling Abbey after landing U’s academy chance

13 January 2025

A member of Bishop’s Stortford Community Football Club has been given the chance to showcase his skills at a higher level by joining Cambridge United


Strum up some support for six different acts at acoustic club show

09 January 2025
Strum up some support for six different acts at acoustic club show

Strum up some support for six different acts at acoustic club show

09 January 2025

Bishop’s Stortford Acoustic Club is hosting a 6 Act x 4 Song Night at South Mill Arts on Thursday January 23


Cooper scores a cracker as Swifts triumph and keep first clean sheet

09 January 2025
Cooper scores a cracker as Swifts triumph and keep first clean sheet

Cooper scores a cracker as Swifts triumph and keep first clean sheet

09 January 2025

Bishop’s Stortford Swifts under-12s made a winning start to 2025 as they beat South Woodham Ferrers 2-0


Thorley Manor FC: Samuel’s all smiles after netting a treble against Royston

09 January 2025
Thorley Manor FC: Samuel’s all smiles after netting a treble against Royston

Thorley Manor FC: Samuel’s all smiles after netting a treble against Royston

09 January 2025

Samuel hit a hat-trick as Thorley Manor under-eight Orange produced a good performance against Royston Town


Blooming good news for Stortford floral designer after two big award successes

03 January 2025
Blooming good news for Stortford floral designer after two big award successes

Blooming good news for Stortford floral designer after two big award successes

03 January 2025

Bishop’s Stortford-based floral designer Sally Murray is celebrating after picking up two prestigious industry awards


A late Christmas cracker in store as panto group to put on Cinderella

03 January 2025
A late Christmas cracker in store as panto group to put on Cinderella

A late Christmas cracker in store as panto group to put on Cinderella

03 January 2025

You shall go to the ball as Little Hallingbury Panto Group members are taking to the stage to perform Cinderella


Tees’ new legal director to be important asset in residential property team

02 January 2025
Tees’ new legal director to be important asset in residential property team

Tees’ new legal director to be important asset in residential property team

02 January 2025

Tees has appointed a new legal director in its residential property team who specialties in working with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)


Senior lawyer who was appointed expert Brexit adviser is named a CBE

30 December 2024
Senior lawyer who was appointed expert Brexit adviser is named a CBE

Senior lawyer who was appointed expert Brexit adviser is named a CBE

30 December 2024

James Palmer, a senior corporate and governance lawyer who lives in Berden, has been made a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours.


Stansted man’s MBE after swapping molecular biology for east London regeneration

30 December 2024
Stansted man’s MBE after swapping molecular biology for east London regeneration

Stansted man’s MBE after swapping molecular biology for east London regeneration

30 December 2024

Professor Paul Brickell, who changed career to help part of the capital undergo transformation, receives an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours.


Castle happy with huge six points in the ‘craziest division’ he’s seen

30 December 2024
Castle happy with huge six points in the ‘craziest division’ he’s seen

Castle happy with huge six points in the ‘craziest division’ he’s seen

30 December 2024

Steve Castle was thrilled to see Bishop’s Stortford bank a festive six-point haul in what he called the “the craziest league” he’s been involved with


Castle Park parkrun still going strong as it gets set for 300th event

27 December 2024
Castle Park parkrun still going strong as it gets set for 300th event

Castle Park parkrun still going strong as it gets set for 300th event

27 December 2024

Castle Park parkrun will celebrate a huge milestone tomorrow (Saturday December 28) as it reaches 300 inclusive events for people of all abilities


Former Royal Melvin-Lambert could be a new striking option for Blues

23 December 2024
Former Royal Melvin-Lambert could be a new striking option for Blues

Former Royal Melvin-Lambert could be a new striking option for Blues

23 December 2024

Steve Castle is running the rule over striker Nahum Melvin-Lambert as Bishop’s Stortford prepare for a busy festive and new year period


Nearly a Maher-y Christmas for Olympic ace Ben at International Horse Show

23 December 2024
Nearly a Maher-y Christmas for Olympic ace Ben at International Horse Show

Nearly a Maher-y Christmas for Olympic ace Ben at International Horse Show

23 December 2024

Ben Maher narrowly missed out on top spot in the FEI Jumping World Cup after a jump-off at London’s ExCeL on Sunday (December 22)


Felsted U14 girls reach regional round of national event for first time

20 December 2024
Felsted U14 girls reach regional round of national event for first time

Felsted U14 girls reach regional round of national event for first time

20 December 2024

The under-14s have booked their place in the regional round of the England Netball School Nationals for the first time in Felsted School’s history


BSCFC: Captain Gill leads by example with two saves in shootout success

19 December 2024
BSCFC: Captain Gill leads by example with two saves in shootout success

BSCFC: Captain Gill leads by example with two saves in shootout success

19 December 2024

Charlie Gill saved two penalties as Bishop’s Stortford Community Football Club U13 girls Azures beat Harlow Tekkers Cobras on spot kicks in the cup


Thorley Manor: Jackson earns plaudits for wading in with goals and assists

19 December 2024
Thorley Manor: Jackson earns plaudits for wading in with goals and assists

Thorley Manor: Jackson earns plaudits for wading in with goals and assists

19 December 2024

Player-of-the-match Jackson was among the goals and claimed some good assists for Thorley Manor under-10 Orange against Biggleswade Town Waders


Superstar Rose thrilled by standard as Sessions reflects on ‘special’ experience

16 December 2024
Superstar Rose thrilled by standard as Sessions reflects on ‘special’ experience

Superstar Rose thrilled by standard as Sessions reflects on ‘special’ experience

16 December 2024

A major winner and Olympic gold medallist hailed the standard of a competition in which a Bishop’s Stortford youngster finished fourth


Blues boss Castle ‘not too chuffed’ with officials and pitch in defeat at leaders

16 December 2024
Blues boss Castle ‘not too chuffed’ with officials and pitch in defeat at leaders

Blues boss Castle ‘not too chuffed’ with officials and pitch in defeat at leaders

16 December 2024

Steve Castle gave a “diplomatic and quite a boring” interview after far from enjoying his day out at Kettering Town on Saturday


Christmas at the Manor gives cash boost to hospice's £140k festive appeal

13 December 2024
Christmas at the Manor gives cash boost to hospice's £140k festive appeal

Christmas at the Manor gives cash boost to hospice's £140k festive appeal

13 December 2024

A festive shopping event in High Wych raised over £9,000 for Isabel Hospice’s seasonal appeal


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