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You wear it well – hospice shop celebrates Sir Rod’s 80th birthday

You wear it well – hospice shop celebrates Sir Rod’s 80th birthday

You wear it well – hospice shop celebrates Sir Rod’s 80th birthday

14 January 2025

The Isabel Hospice shop in Sawbridgeworth decorated its window in tribute to the veteran rocker who has an estate in Sheering Lower Road.


Wife’s pick for new car in 1985 is now a rare model – 36 years after she went off it

Wife’s pick for new car in 1985 is now a rare model – 36 years after she went off it

Wife’s pick for new car in 1985 is now a rare model – 36 years after she went off it

10 January 2025

Paul Carter’s wife was taken by the Vauxhall Nova Cabriolet displayed in a showroom, but soon changed her mind as the wind blew her hair around.


Thorley Wash leads the way in fight to save water voles

Thorley Wash leads the way in fight to save water voles

Thorley Wash leads the way in fight to save water voles

08 January 2025

The nature reserve on the outskirts of Stortford is one of two locations in Herts identified as a ‘regional key area’ for the endangered mammal.


Owner’s plea to trace ‘heroic’ woman who rescued her elderly dog from lake

Owner’s plea to trace ‘heroic’ woman who rescued her elderly dog from lake

Owner’s plea to trace ‘heroic’ woman who rescued her elderly dog from lake

06 January 2025

When Michelle May’s 15-year-old Lola fell into Hatfield Forest lake, a woman took off her shoes, socks and trousers and got into the water.


Santa Cliff wakes on Boxing Day to find his bank account emptied by thieves

Santa Cliff wakes on Boxing Day to find his bank account emptied by thieves

Santa Cliff wakes on Boxing Day to find his bank account emptied by thieves

02 January 2025

Sawbridgeworth’s Youth CREATE Father Christmas, Cliff Clarkson, woke to find he had fallen victim to a festive fraud down under.


Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree and its human roots in Uttlesford

Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree and its human roots in Uttlesford

Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree and its human roots in Uttlesford

20 December 2024

For 35 years the Church family of Broxted have helped put the Norwegian spruce in place in the London landmark for the festive season.


Strictly duo’s video message for dance-loving care home resident Brenda

Strictly duo’s video message for dance-loving care home resident Brenda

Strictly duo’s video message for dance-loving care home resident Brenda

02 December 2024

Professional dancer Vito Coppola and his celebrity partner Sarah Hadland, who have reached the semi-finals, offer tips to Strictly superfan Brenda.


Old school friends stage return trip to Cornwall – 50 years on

Old school friends stage return trip to Cornwall – 50 years on

Old school friends stage return trip to Cornwall – 50 years on

02 December 2024

Bishop’s Stortford man Peter Wenzel came up with the idea after spotting a Cornish newspaper article about a group meeting up again after 40 years.


Gold cufflinks mistakenly donated for bric-a-brac sale benefit windmill

Gold cufflinks mistakenly donated for bric-a-brac sale benefit windmill

Gold cufflinks mistakenly donated for bric-a-brac sale benefit windmill

01 December 2024

The valuable jewellery was reunited with its owner who then donated part of the sale proceeds to the windmill restoration fund


Leaders speak out against any move to abolish district councils

Leaders speak out against any move to abolish district councils

Leaders speak out against any move to abolish district councils

27 November 2024

According to a report in The Times, the Government plans to replace the county council and 10 district or borough councils with a single authority.


Lower Sheering resident plagued by potholes set to make Glastonbury history

Lower Sheering resident plagued by potholes set to make Glastonbury history

Lower Sheering resident plagued by potholes set to make Glastonbury history

25 November 2024

Rock star Sir Rod Stewart, who is considering selling his five iconic Italian sports cars, to play Glasto legends slot 23 years after last appearance.


‘It’s time to tell my children I have cancer… but the C-word has special resonance for them and for me’

‘It’s time to tell my children I have cancer… but the C-word has special resonance for them and for me’

‘It’s time to tell my children I have cancer… but the C-word has special resonance for them and for me’

15 November 2024

Bishop’s Stortford Independent news editor Sinead Corr with the fourth instalment of her breast cancer diary.


Premier Inn in Saffron Walden has expansion plans for 40 new rooms

Premier Inn in Saffron Walden has expansion plans for 40 new rooms

Premier Inn in Saffron Walden has expansion plans for 40 new rooms

13 November 2024

The 70-room, three-storey hotel in Thaxted Road is proposing a four-storey annexe and conversion of its restaurant as well as car park alterations.


Plane magic! ‘Crochet Banksy’ appears on postbox for Remembrance

Plane magic! ‘Crochet Banksy’ appears on postbox for Remembrance

Plane magic! ‘Crochet Banksy’ appears on postbox for Remembrance

04 November 2024

The topper on the post box at the corner of The Forebury and Knight Street, depicts a wartime airplane on top of a army green coloured base.


Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership election

Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership election

Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership election

02 November 2024

The MP for North West Essex was declared the winner at an event in central London on Saturday, beating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388


‘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.’


Monkey business as zoo celebrates arrival of rare cotton-top tamarin twins

Monkey business as zoo celebrates arrival of rare cotton-top tamarin twins

Monkey business as zoo celebrates arrival of rare cotton-top tamarin twins

22 October 2024

Conservation centre Linton Zoo, on the Uttlesford border, is celebrating the births of the critically endangered New World monkeys.


Audley End duo honoured by Poland for keeping war heroes’ story alive

Audley End duo honoured by Poland for keeping war heroes’ story alive

Audley End duo honoured by Poland for keeping war heroes’ story alive

20 October 2024

Volunteer Denise Hall and historian Dr Andrew Hann receive Silver Medals for work to remember Polish special forces stationed at Audley End in the war


Former Army girl Pat marks 100th birthday with family, friends – and Elvis

Former Army girl Pat marks 100th birthday with family, friends – and Elvis

Former Army girl Pat marks 100th birthday with family, friends – and Elvis

18 October 2024

Patricia Rogers was just 20 and stationed in Germany at the end of the Second World War, and received four medals for her service.


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


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