Consumer

Kate Peacock took a tour of the town to find out the hopes and fears of some of Stortford’s independent business owners as they look ahead to 2025

German discount grocery chain will build supermarket at Foxtons Yard, Stortford Road, after Uttlesford District Council gave planning permission.

The German discount supermarket chain has applied to install the panels at its London Road store as part of a wider programme across its estate.

Sweet Shake Spot Ltd has made the premises licence application for the rebranded Stortford Convenience Store in Newtown Road.

Hertfordshire’s largest independent bike and e-bike specialist opened in the former Paperchase premises in August 2023.

Bishop’s Stortford BID (Business Improvement District) joint-manager Karen Burton on how the community can rally round to help high street thrive

Kate Peacock, who is doing work experience at the Indie, scoured Bishop’s Stortford’s charity shops for her best Christmas finds for under £20.

As all supermarkets in Bishop’s Stortford will be closed on Christmas Day, here’s a guide to seasonal opening hours to ensure you’re not caught out

Bishop’s Stortford Town Council has applied to East Herts Council for the facility at Snowley Parade on the Parsonage estate.

52 customers in Bridge Street, Water Lane and Palmers Lane affected by fault on underground electricity network.

Bishop’s Stortford BID (Business Improvement District) joint-manager Karen Burton on the organisation’s plans to continue championing the town in 2025

Winds howled and rain lashed the town, but the community came together at a series of festive events.

Plans to overhaul the rail network were announced on Wednesday, with Greater Anglia services coming under public control next autumn.

The event began at 3pm, with family-friendly activities, including live music, food stalls, and a Christmas market, before the lights switch-on.

Narrow pavements and access issues in Sawbridgeworth’s Bell Street mean highways gritters are unable to safely treat the road in icy conditions.

The scheme was launched by town projects manager Joanne Sargant, councillor Greg Rattey and House of Harlequin Boutique owner Berrin Lee.

Bishop’s Stortford BID joint manager Karen Burton says there’s convenience in clicking, but there’s real value in connecting with people and places.

Citizens Advice East Herts’ Esther McWatters shares some top tips for avoiding scams when online shopping over the Christmas period

The designer discount retailer is expected to take eight to 10 weeks to fit out the store before opening its doors to Bishop’s Stortford shoppers.

The building in The Causeway will be closed for electrical work from Monday December 9 to Friday December 20.