Shopping

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.

A regular column for the Indie by Bishop’s Stortford Business Improvement District chairman and interim manager Karen Burton.

Karen Burton, chairman of Bishop’s Stortford BID (Business Improvement District), says the town’s high street is evolving, not declining.

A huge range of workwear and schoolwear that can be fully personalised is available from an independent business in the heart of Bishop’s Stortford

Dive into some of the best ways to shop sustainably and leave a lighter footprint on the environment.

Sally and Lucy Lewis, from Folies of Stansted, give their top tips for a hygge home this winter

Hertfordshire’s largest independent bike and e-bike specialist is delighted to be serving the Bishop’s Stortford community after opening its new shop

Gina Thomas, manager of the Bishop’s Stortford BID (Business Improvement District), on their handy guide on 10 walking routes to the town centre.

Indie columnist Julie Walker has designed her own accessories range and is selling them at upcoming markets in Bishop’s Stortford as well as online

Sally and Lucy Lewis, from Folies of Stansted, can help you get the ideal Christmas tree and make the perfect wreath this festive season

The cost of a basket of shopping is rising, but it is the price of traditionally low-cost groceries now pushing up supermarket bills.

The guide has something for everyone, from Christmas cards and stocking fillers to signed, limited edition prints by the artist himself.

Herts and Essex High School worker Lucy Gray's collection of over 200 discarded shopping lists has been turned into an exhibition in London.

Sally and Lucy Lewis, from Folies of Stansted, have some good ideas for making your home as cosy as possible this autumn and winter

Easy Chair and Sofa Company has one of the largest displays of chairs, sofas and recliners in the UK – and it's on your doorstep in Bishop's Stortford

Looking for lovely things to do or that gorgeous gift for your mum this Mother's Day? Then look no further...

Two of the UK's biggest supermarkets are offering festive discounts to emergency workers to say thank you for their work in keeping communities safe.

Folies of Stansted's Sally Lewis lets Indie readers in on her best secrets for embracing the Danish concept of cosiness and conviviality this winter

Folies of Stansted's Sally Lewis gives her top tips for creating a sanctuary to unwind in this autumn

The couple behind Stortford floristry business Frederick's of London hope new venture Frederick's Farm Boxes will blossom.