Former Stortford schoolgirl lands major Hollyoaks role
AN actress who grew up in Takeley has landed her first major role on long-running Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.
View ArticleShoppers urged to ‘Buy Local’ to support town centre retailers
SHOPPERS are being urged to support Bishop’s Stortford’s high street as part of a ‘Buy Local’ initiative backed by the town’s independent retailers.
View ArticleBishop's Stortford pool players hope to pocket new table for YMCA
RESIDENTS of Bishop's Stortford's YMCA are appealing for help to replace their much-used pool table.
View ArticleNew concerns over spread of sexually transmitted diseases in Herts
AN increasing number of cases of gonorrhoea and herpes are being diagnosed in Herts, according to new data.
View ArticleNew strike by Stortford tax office staff
MEMBERS of the Public and Commercial Services union members in Bishop's Stortford will strike action at the Hallingbury Road tax office tomorrow (Friday, June 7) in protest at austerity cuts and pay...
View ArticleEast Herts District Council has gone to the dogs - with free microchipping
DOG owners would be barking mad to miss out on a great free offer during June – free microchipping of pets as part of a partnership between East Herts District Council and the Dogs Trust to mark
View ArticleFire crew tackles flood at Stortford shop
A STORTFORD fire and rescue crew was called to Halfords in South Street after a member of the public raised the alarm over water flooding out of the shop door onto the pavement.
View ArticleBishop's Stortford sixth-former's Far Eastern adventure
WHILE most A-level students take a well-earned break after completing their exams, one adventurous teenager is preparing to jet off to Thailand to spend a year teaching English to underprivileged...
View ArticleDriver injured in three-vehicle smash in Bishop's Stortford
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Bishop's Stortford.
View ArticleHelping to build brighter futures in Bishop’s Stortford
INFORMATION and advice to help people improve their prospects was available at a ‘Building Your Future’ event held in Bishop’s Stortford.
View ArticleBishop's Stortford High names Leventhorpe deputy as new head
A NEW head for the Bishop's Stortford High School has been revealed to parents and pupils today (Wednesday, June 12).
View ArticleBusiness is booming at Bishop's Stortford mayor's Liberty networking event
BISHOP'S Stortford town centre was abuzz today (Wednesday, June 12) as hundreds of businesspeople came together for an inaugural networking event organised by the mayor, Cllr Janice Elliott.
View ArticleBishop's Stortford High names Leventhorpe deputy as new head
A NEW head for the Bishop's Stortford High School has been revealed to parents and pupils today (Wednesday, June 12).
View ArticleHerts driver caught tailgating on M25 in Essex was over the drink limit
A DRINK driver from Hertfordshire who was tailgating on the M25 is the latest motorist to be prosecuted under an Essex Police campaign to improve driving standards.
View ArticleMusic and bubbles at new kids’ club in Bishop's Stortford
LIVE music, bubble machines and arts and crafts are the order of the day at a new kids' club in Bishop's Stortford.
View ArticleClare the Bear promotes Starlight Walk in Bishop's Stortford
CLARE the Bear stopped by the Observer office to pick up her copy of the latest edition while she was in Bishop's Stortford to promote St Clare Hospice's Starlight Walk.
View ArticleMamma mia! Pizza takeway customers urged to support Grove Cottage
THE Bishop’s Stortford branch of Domino’s Pizza is serving up a way for its customers to support the town’s Mencap charity Grove Cottage.
View ArticleNew phone scam warning from Herts police
HERTS police have issued a new warning about a county-wide telephone scam which has already affected elderly residents of Bishop's Stortford.
View ArticleStortford at heart of property 'millionaire square'
A LEADING estate agent has dubbed the property market in the area surrounding Stortford "the Millionaire Square".
View ArticleVIDEO Stortford animal shelter takes in seagull chicks struggling in hot weather
THREE baby seagulls have been taken in by Bishop's Stortford's Animal Rescue Charity after throwing themselves off their rooftop nests to escape the soaring temperatures.
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