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Festive Fun Day to kick off Christmas in the town centre

Festive Fun Day to kick off Christmas in the town centre

Festive Fun Day to kick off Christmas in the town centre

07 November 2024

The event, on Sunday November 17 from noon until 4pm, will officially launch the Christmas shopping season on the high street.


Stortford’s main shopping street closed to through traffic

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

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.


Curry chef from Stortford restaurant crowned region’s King of Spice

Curry chef from Stortford restaurant crowned region’s King of Spice

Curry chef from Stortford restaurant crowned region’s King of Spice

31 October 2024

Abdul Kuddus, from the Mint Leaf in Southmill Road, named East of England Chef of the Year at London ceremony held by Bangladesh Caterers Association.


What’s the score with the new TK Maxx store?

What’s the score with the new TK Maxx store?

What’s the score with the new TK Maxx store?

30 October 2024

In a recent Indie, Angela Barton asked: “What’s going on with the TK Maxx site [as it’s] gone suspiciously quiet?” Cllr Yvonne Estop answers...


‘I want to read my Stortford Indie on paper, not online’

‘I want to read my Stortford Indie on paper, not online’

‘I want to read my Stortford Indie on paper, not online’

30 October 2024

Reader Kate Birbeck: ‘In an age where apparently everyone has lots more choice, it seems I don’t have any choice about not accepting technology.’


Closure-threatened pool and gym helped Dave lose 8st

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

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.


Festive Fun Day to help trial pedestrian-priority area in town centre

Festive Fun Day to help trial pedestrian-priority area in town centre

Festive Fun Day to help trial pedestrian-priority area in town centre

27 October 2024

Bishop’s Stortford BID joint-manager Karen Burton looks ahead to Festive Fun Day in the town centre on Sunday November 17


Charge your vehicle with green energy thanks to Stortford Interiors initiative

Charge your vehicle with green energy thanks to Stortford Interiors initiative

Charge your vehicle with green energy thanks to Stortford Interiors initiative

23 October 2024

The community can now benefit from two 24/7 electric vehicle charging points which use solar-powered green energy thanks to a Bishop’s Stortford firm


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

‘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.


Herts County Council defends £4,500 spending on Sky TV ads

Herts County Council defends £4,500 spending on Sky TV ads

Herts County Council defends £4,500 spending on Sky TV ads

18 October 2024

30-second ad that reached over 19,000 Herts households with Sky TV subscriptions in a month is part of campaign to increase understanding of services


Calling all bakers – your Stortford Country Market needs you!

Calling all bakers – your Stortford Country Market needs you!

Calling all bakers – your Stortford Country Market needs you!

17 October 2024

The volunteer-run stall sells fresh produce, baked goods and crafts from its home at the rear of The Star in Water Lane.


‘A full heart, a full stomach and a new appreciation for Bishop’s Stortford’

‘A full heart, a full stomach and a new appreciation for Bishop’s Stortford’

‘A full heart, a full stomach and a new appreciation for Bishop’s Stortford’

12 October 2024

French journalist Anne-Sophie Segondat, who has lived in Stortford for a year, gets a flavour of the town’s history and eateries on a guided tour


Tenants endure water pouring through ceiling lights in council flats

Tenants endure water pouring through ceiling lights in council flats

Tenants endure water pouring through ceiling lights in council flats

09 October 2024

Stansted’s four district councillors propose vote of no confidence in leadership as Manor Road residents have endured years of poor maintenance.


Airport chiefs extend deadline to reapply for local discount scheme

Airport chiefs extend deadline to reapply for local discount scheme

Airport chiefs extend deadline to reapply for local discount scheme

07 October 2024

Residents within a 10-mile radius of Stansted Airport are entitled to a big discount for the Express Set Down, which normally costs £7.


Rat-run fear after Sawbridgeworth road closed for building’s roof repairs

Rat-run fear after Sawbridgeworth road closed for building’s roof repairs

Rat-run fear after Sawbridgeworth road closed for building’s roof repairs

07 October 2024

A small part of Station Road was closed on Monday morning (Oct 7) to facilitate urgent repairs to the roof of a building in The Maltings.


‘If there truly is a budget deficit then don’t take money out of the pockets of poor people’

‘If there truly is a budget deficit then don’t take money out of the pockets of poor people’

‘If there truly is a budget deficit then don’t take money out of the pockets of poor people’

06 October 2024

Brian Percival, who stood as an Independent for Hertford and Stortford in the 2019 General Election, on Labour’s ‘toxic’ winter fuel payment policy.


Top ten most expensive and cheapest addresses in Bishop’s Stortford

Top ten most expensive and cheapest addresses in Bishop’s Stortford

Top ten most expensive and cheapest addresses in Bishop’s Stortford

03 October 2024

The data, produced by Property Solvers, was obtained by tracking average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2019 of streets in the CM23 area.


Council ponders best way to sell Stortford shopping parade

Council ponders best way to sell Stortford shopping parade

Council ponders best way to sell Stortford shopping parade

02 October 2024

The block, known to locals as Havers Parade, is one of six properties East Herts Council needs to sell to raise around £6m to balance its books.


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