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Paramedics and police called after Stephen Harris, 69, was found 'unresponsive' in Cemetery Road on Saturday afternoon.

Ron Etherington gave up the chance of a career as a professional footballer to join the armed forces, and went on to serve his country and community.

Bishop's Stortford Town Council leader John Wyllie says recycling used graves in unconsecrated ground is the greenest way forward.

Town council leader Cllr John Wyllie said: “We need to see what’s best for the town for the next 100 to 200 years.”

Readings at his Methodist Church funeral by granddaughter Ruth and by current mayor Cllr Norma Symonds reflected his passion for the scriptures.

Bernard Engel MBE, who served his country, church, community and family, has died at home in Bishop's Stortford, aged 92, after a short illness.

Christmas carols, a reading and lighting-up of the tree in Isabel Hospice's annual Lights of Love remembrance ceremony in Market Square.

As well as family and friends, those assembled at the service at St Michael's Church reflected his impact on, and involvement in, Bishop's Stortford.

The 74-year-old Liberal Democrat former mayor passed away at his home in South Street on October 25 after a long illness.

Since the service was launched in June 2017, the hospice has helped over 400 local children and young people aged 3 to 18.

Stortford's Lights of Love ceremony will feature readings and a choir singing carols before the Market Square Christmas tree lights are switched on.

Inspired by moving stories in the Indie this month to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, Lesley Searle writes about the son she lost 40 years ago.

Lib Dem Cllr Mike Wood was thrilled to be re-elected to his beloved All Saints ward in May this year, at the age of 74.

'I miss wishing her a happy birthday and seeing the joy on her face, but mostly I just miss her and the love and strength she gave to us all.'

Brian Crabb was just a young man when his mother and father, together with a group of other parents, formed Grove Cottage.

Bishop's Stortford grandfather Joe Connolly, 74, recalls the baby loss he and his late wife Pam suffered in 1977 – when times were different

Baby Loss Awareness Week: “It’s surprising how many have been through it. And they have kept it silent. We need to make people aware it could happen.”

Northgate Primary School worker's harrowing choice at 25: to endure the agony of stillbirth or let doctors carry out surgical procedure.

Baby Loss Awareness Week: How Letty Taylor's joy at 'test-tube twins' turned to grief after 26 weeks

Baby Loss Awareness Week: Indie news editor Sinead Corr on the death of her third child, who was stillborn on New Year's Day almost 25 years ago