Bishop's Stortford town council to fly flag at half mast to mark Margaret...
THE flag at Bishop's Stortford town council in Windhill will be flown at half mast today and tomorrow (April 16 and 17) as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
View ArticleDogs and cats find new homes thanks to Stortford retailers’ Easter extravaganza
ELEVEN animals have been given loving new homes thanks to an Easter extravaganza organised by Bishop’s Stortford retailers to promote the town’s Animal Rescue Charity (ARC).
View ArticleTea party in Stortford to raise money for St Clare Hospice
AN afternoon tea party being held in Bishop's Stortford to raise money for the St Clare Hospice promises to be a magical event.
View ArticleUKIP threatens legal action over Bishop’s Stortford councillor’s bigotry slur
A UKIP candidate standing for election in Bishop’s Stortford has threatened legal action against his Conservative rival after he posted a controversial article accusing his party of bigotry.
View ArticleHarvest Moon’s new menu is flaming tasty
A FLAME grill is the latest treat for food lovers at the Harvest Moon pub in Thorley Park’s Friedberg Avenue.
View ArticleFederation gears up for Herts business awards
JUDGES are gearing up to cast their eye over the entries in the Herts FSB Business Awards 2013.
View ArticleStortford rugby club set for biggest match in its 93-year history
TENSION is mounting as Bishop's Stortford tackle the biggest match in their 93-year history at Silver Leys today (Saturday) - and you'll be able to follow the action on this site via our live blog.
View ArticleSwerving sports car driver from Hatfield Heath fined by magistrates
A HATFIELD Heath driver seen by police to repeatedly swerve across the road in his Mercedes sports car has picked up three penalty points.
View ArticleFollow our London Marathon runners via our live blog
DOZENS of runners from the Observer patch will be taking part in the Virgin London Marathon tomorrow - and you'll be able to see how they fare by following our live blog.
View ArticleBishop's Stortford midwife supports health workers in India during...
A BISHOP'S Stortford midwife shared her expertise when she visited some of India's poorest communities during a trip with Save the Children.
View ArticleStortford are champions after thrilling six-try victory against Old Elthamians
BISHOP’S Stortford made history as they clinched the championship and promotion from National League Three London & South East when they beat Old Elthamians 41-13 at home this afternoon.
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: Stortford make club history after winning title in six-try feast
BISHOP’S Stortford made history as they clinched the championship and promotion from National League Three London & South East when they beat Old Elthamians 41-13 at home this afternoon.
View ArticleHerts police chief backs lower wages for new constables
HERTFORDSHIRE’S £75,000-a-year police chief supports the reduction of a constable’s starting salary to £19,000 per annum.
View ArticleLIVE BLOG Follow the progress of runners from the Observer patch in the...
3.48 That’s the end of our live blog focusing on runners from the Observer area taking part in the London Marathon. There are still several out on the course and we’ll bring you their times
View ArticleSuspended sentence for teen driver after crash kills former Stortford student
A TEENAGE driver whose attempted U-turn caused a crash which killed her passenger, who grew up in Bishop's Stortford, has been given a suspended prison sentence.
View ArticleGreater Anglia urges stakeholders to get on board for franchise extension
TRAIN operator Greater Anglia is consulting key stakeholders about their priorities as it looks for extend its franchise to run the Cambridge to London Liverpool Street line to 2016.
View ArticleSwell of patriotic pride as Bishop's Stortford celebrates St George's Day
STANDARD bearers marched through Bishop's Stortford town centre for yesterday's (Sunday, April 21) annual St George's Day parade.
View ArticleTemporary approval for Stortford station car park
A CAR park serving hundreds of commuters at Stortford's railway station can stay open for at least the next three years.
View ArticleStortford garden stars bring childhood to Chelsea
STORTFORD'S Chelsea flower show specialists Adam Woolcott and Jonathan Smith are working with the NSPCC on a nostalgic, thought-provoking garden in this centenary year of the world-famous Royal...
View ArticleStortford firefighter receives long service honour
FIREFIGHTER Adam Ford has been presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for 20 years of service.
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