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Pub's anger at being told to wait up to a week for power cut repairs

No kitchen ovens, lights or hot water, but defiant Brewery Tap is still serving drinks and cooking pizzas in its outside oven.

Sawbridgeworth left with one banking facility as TSB closes its branch

New mayor Cllr Greg Rattey: "Banks need to look out for their loyal customers instead of always offering deals for new ones."

Train journeys slump to 1872 levels because of Covid-19

Greater Anglia journeys fell from 22.5 million in third quarter (Oct-Dec) of 2019-20 to 6.6m in Q3 of 2020-21, which was up from 1.916m in Q1.

'Don't shut Bishop's Stortford's Marks & Spencer store'

Town and district councillor David Snowdon has written to the chain's chief executive to ease uncertainty over South Street store.

Stansted bosses call on Government to give green light to travel

Airport, airline and holiday operator chiefs warn UK is falling behind the rest of the world and risks throwing away its 'vaccine dividend'.

Council holding up Little Waitrose revamp of Shell shut for two years

A Shell spokesman outlined the reasons for the latest delay to the refurbishment of Sawbridgeworth's only fuel stop.

Stortford food bank to benefit from Tesco campaign to help kids

The supermarket chain will be asking customers to donate long-life groceries as children on holiday miss out on school meals.

Councils join forces to boost trade in eight towns including Stortford

Digital advertising van to tour East Herts and North Herts as part of marketing campaign, and newsletter to drop through every letterbox.

Stortford commuters set to save as Government shakes up train travel

People combining commuting on Greater Anglia trains with home-working could save hundreds a year with new flexible season tickets.

End of the road for traffic restrictions – but which one might be staying?

Most of the controversial social distancing measures in Stortford town centre can be removed, says Herts County Council.

For sale: Water Lane bar in Stortford closes for good

The one-time restaurant was one of nine award-winning eateries in Hertfordshire and Norfolk operated by Anglian Country Inns.

Pizza Hut wants a slice of Bishop's Stortford's takeaway business

Planning permission is being sought to convert the vacant former Halfords car parts and bicycle shop in South Street.

New king of the Castle secures Stortford backstreet pub's future

Newly-formed company South Stortford Ltd has bought the freehold and a new publican is almost ready to sign on the dotted line.

Time called on Gourmeturk restaurant at the old Boar's Head

The eatery in the historic High Street building which dates back to the 15th century opened in February 2017.

Buffalo Joe's opening feeds the view that Stortford is thriving despite Covid losses

BID manager Gina Thomas: "Whilst we have a few empty properties... these will provide opportunities for other new businesses to come in."

Norma's on her business travels – from garden shed to high street

Norma Fenwick is migrating her travel agency business from the shed at the bottom of her garden to premises in Knight Street.

Grange Paddocks forced to drop 'money-grabbing exercise' on fitness classes

Operator Everyone Active wanted members to pay £9.99 a month extra for priority bookings for classes 14 days in advance.

Stortford takeaways offer big discounts as part of war on food waste

Delivery firm GoGetters partners with Too Good To Go app which enables restaurants to sell discounted food which would otherwise be thrown away.

Traders told to be proud as they get back to business

Cafés and pubs opened their doors for customers outside, while shops welcomed back regulars indoors.

Why it pays for Stortford residents to love their high street

"For every £1 spent with a local, independent business, between 50p and 70p circulates back into that local economy."

Council urges traders to apply for new Covid cash

Grants of up to £18,000 for the largest businesses will be allocated to hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym premises.

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Pub's anger at being told to wait up to a week for power cut repairs

Sawbridgeworth left with one banking facility as TSB closes its branch

Sawbridgeworth left with one banking facility as TSB closes its branch

Train journeys slump to 1872 levels because of Covid-19

Train journeys slump to 1872 levels because of Covid-19

'Don't shut Bishop's Stortford's Marks & Spencer store'

'Don't shut Bishop's Stortford's Marks & Spencer store'

Stansted bosses call on Government to give green light to travel

Stansted bosses call on Government to give green light to travel

Council holding up Little Waitrose revamp of Shell shut for two years

Council holding up Little Waitrose revamp of Shell shut for two years

Stortford food bank to benefit from Tesco campaign to help kids

Stortford food bank to benefit from Tesco campaign to help kids

Councils join forces to boost trade in eight towns including Stortford

Councils join forces to boost trade in eight towns including Stortford

Stortford commuters set to save as Government shakes up train travel

Stortford commuters set to save as Government shakes up train travel

End of the road for traffic restrictions – but which one might be staying?

End of the road for traffic restrictions – but which one might be staying?

For sale: Water Lane bar in Stortford closes for good

For sale: Water Lane bar in Stortford closes for good

Pizza Hut wants a slice of Bishop's Stortford's takeaway business

Pizza Hut wants a slice of Bishop's Stortford's takeaway business

New king of the Castle secures Stortford backstreet pub's future

New king of the Castle secures Stortford backstreet pub's future

Time called on Gourmeturk restaurant at the old Boar's Head

Time called on Gourmeturk restaurant at the old Boar's Head

Buffalo Joe's opening feeds the view that Stortford is thriving despite Covid losses

Buffalo Joe's opening feeds the view that Stortford is thriving despite Covid losses

Norma's on her business travels – from garden shed to high street

Norma's on her business travels – from garden shed to high street

Grange Paddocks forced to drop 'money-grabbing exercise' on fitness classes

Grange Paddocks forced to drop 'money-grabbing exercise' on fitness classes

Stortford takeaways offer big discounts as part of war on food waste

Stortford takeaways offer big discounts as part of war on food waste

Traders told to be proud as they get back to business

Traders told to be proud as they get back to business

Why it pays for Stortford residents to love their high street

Why it pays for Stortford residents to love their high street

Council urges traders to apply for new Covid cash

Council urges traders to apply for new Covid cash

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