Latest Bishop's Stortford Headlines
Flood-hit Stortford gym to reopen tomorrow (Feb 9)
BISHOP'S Stortford's Nuffield Health fitness club is to reopen tomorrow (Thursday, February 9), just four days after it suffered a massive flood.
Funeral service for tragic Stortford schoolgirl
THE funeral of tragic Bishop's Stortford teenager Katie Littlewood, who was hit by a train at Johnson's Footpath Crossing last month, will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, February 8).
Man taken to hospital after Stortford river fall
A MAN has been taken to hospital after falling into the River Stort in Bishop's Stortford today (Tuesday February 7).
Developer's scheme to turn historic hotel into housing
SAWBRIDGEWORTH'S historic Market House Hotel is set to be turned into housing.
Shoplifter steals Revlon make-up from Stortford store
A FEMALE shoplifter stole a £12.99 bottle of Revlon foundation from Superdrug in Jackson Square, Bishop's Stortford, after slipping it into her pocket.
Stortford gym to shut for a week after chemical alert evacuation
THE Anchor Street leisure complex in Bishop's Stortford was evacuated yesterday afternoon (Sunday, February 2) amid fears of a chemical leak from the Nuffield Health gym.
Man accused of attempted murder after attack on Sheering man
A MAN charged with attempted murder following an attack on an elderly man from Sheering has been remanded in custody after appearing at magistrates' court on Monday (February 6).
Judges increase Stortford kidnapper's sentence
A FORMER boxer who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and broke her nose has had his "unduly lenient" sentence upped by top judges.
Sawbridgeworth student poses as 'living art'
A STUDENT from Sawbridgeworth found a novel way to attract the attention of passers-by when she posed as a living statue.
Rhod's surprise Stortford gig's a sell-out!
TICKETS to Rhod Gilbert's Bishop's Stortford show sold out less than two days after the gig was announced on the Observer website.
Slideshow: Region wakes up to blanket of snow - send us your photos
The region woke up to a blanket of snow after heavy falls during the night.
National News
MoreRace abuse fan gets three year ban
A Manchester United fan who hurled racist abuse at a black player was today fined £200 and banned from football matches for three years.
Pandas a hit with YouTube viewers
They have a reputation for sleeping and eating but the UK's only giant pandas have now been showing off their climbing skills after keepers gave them new toys to play with.
Tory MPs demand Livingstone apology
Conservative MPs have demanded an apology from Labour's candidate for London mayor, Ken Livingstone, after an interview in which he said their party was "riddled" with homosexuals and claimed Baroness Thatcher was "clinically insane" while prime minister.
Mills will give evidence to Leveson
Heather Mills is to give evidence at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards, it has emerged.
Dunmow & Stansted
More'Airport homes sell-off could cause house price crash'
A LEADING local estate agent has urged BAA to be cautious when selling the homes it owns around Stansted Airport - or risk causing a property crash.
Medics operate at scene of Newport crash
A WOMAN in her 30s suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash between a car and a van in Newport this afternoon (Tuesday February 7).
Illness scuppers Uttlesford sixth-formers' charity gig
A CHARITY Pink Floyd tribute gig arranged by enterprising Uttlesford sixth-formers has been scrapped at the 11th hour.
Essex County Council marks Queen's Diamond Jubilee
ESSEX County Council will pay special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II today (Tuesday, February 7) to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
Stansted Airport fully operational
STANSTED Airport is operating normally today (Monday, February 6) after an estimated 6.5 inches (17cm) of snow at the weekend.
