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Stars back Stortford dad's campaign to improve children's literacy while they watch TV

Father-of-three Henry Warren co-founded Turn On The Subtitles and has support from Sir Lenny Henry, Sally Hawkins, Stephen Fry and Rachel Riley.

Health Secretary's video tribute to Stortford's Covid vaccine operation

Health Secretary's video tribute to Stortford's Covid vaccine operation

Matt Hancock said he was “incredibly grateful” for the teamwork which supports medical staff at the town's two vaccination centres.

'Fostering has completely changed our lives... it's been the best thing we've ever done'

'Fostering has completely changed our lives... it's been the best thing we've ever done'

Members of the LGBT+ community in Herts are being encouraged to 'Build Your Family in 2021' – just like Jack and Andy have done.

Secondary school places: 78% of Herts applicants get their first choice

Secondary school places: 78% of Herts applicants get their first choice

Of the 14,752 primary pupils who applied for places to start in September, 95% secured one of their four preferences.

Council's food waste campaign 'could save families £60 a month'

Council's food waste campaign 'could save families £60 a month'

East Herts' Food Waste Action Week (Mar 1-7) precedes introduction in April of £49-a-year garden waste collection service.

BAME residents hardest hit by Covid pandemic in Hertfordshire

28 February 2021

BAME residents hardest hit by Covid pandemic in Hertfordshire

28 February 2021

County council investigation reveals BAME people account for one in five cases despite making up only one in eight of the population.

Old River Lane: Council defers debate over controversial cinema plan

Old River Lane: Council defers debate over controversial cinema plan

Future of controversial scheme for heart of Stortford will be decided at extraordinary meeting of East Herts Council on March 18, not on March 2.

Stortford MP defends her Tory Government's record on business

Stortford MP defends her Tory Government's record on business

Julie Marson spoke out during two House of Commons debates ahead of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget on March 3.

Buy-to-rent firm snaps up 66 apartments at Goods Yard development

Buy-to-rent firm snaps up 66 apartments at Goods Yard development

Kooky bought two of the five blocks next to Stortford station as part of plans to acquire a portfolio of properties in key locations around London.

Residents hail village shop 'heroes' Ajay and Seema

Residents hail village shop 'heroes' Ajay and Seema

Ajay and Seema Patel, who have two daughters, have made an outstanding contribution to their community during the pandemic.

New campaign to prevent child neglect in Herts amid rise in cases

New campaign to prevent child neglect in Herts amid rise in cases

As of December, the county council had 409 children and young people under child protection plans, of which 44.5% related to neglect.

Pandemic planning begins for Herts County Council elections

Pandemic planning begins for Herts County Council elections

May 6 poll will elect councillors for all 78 seats at Conservative-controlled County Hall, including three for Bishop’s Stortford.

Stortford town centre traders say 'Hold River Lane' too

Stortford town centre traders say 'Hold River Lane' too

80% of Stortford BID members who responded to canvass opposed plan to replace 544-seat theatre with five-screen cinema at heart of the project.

Ambulance service's £50m investment puts 577 new vehicles on the road

Ambulance service's £50m investment puts 577 new vehicles on the road

Final 50 new ambulances being rolled out from April to make journeys more comfortable for patients and safer for crews.

Police and crime chief calls for law and order volunteers

Police and crime chief calls for law and order volunteers

David Lloyd said: " Volunteering underpins the central values which lie at the heart of my Community Safety and Criminal Justice Plan."

Stansted Airport boss calls for 'clear exit plan' from Covid travel restrictions

Stansted Airport boss calls for 'clear exit plan' from Covid travel restrictions

“We're disappointed that the Govt has not recognised the severe impacts of the pandemic... and has provided only minimal direct support to airports.”

Council offers businesses grants of up to £6,000 to ease Covid pain

Council offers businesses grants of up to £6,000 to ease Covid pain