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Ram-raiders hit Stortford firm

By Elizabeth Reeve

RAM-raiders escaped with thousands of pounds worth of tools after driving a 4x4 through the doors of a business in Bishop's Stortford last night, Tuesday November 18. (19/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


PAH death rate above national average

By Web Reporter

News - PAHA HUNDRED patients more than expected died at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in just one year putting the rate above the national average, figures reveal. (19/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


No charges over window fall

By Eleanor Scotchbrook

News - Keith BlackwellNO charges are to be brought against a woman arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Sawbridgeworth. The 54-year-old was quizzed by police after local man Keith Blackwell fell from a top floor window in Bell Mead last month. (18/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Hockerill footpath to close

By Sandra Perry

A PUBLIC footpath which runs through the middle of a secondary school's grounds in Bishop's Stortford should be closed, Herts county councillors decided today, Tuesday November 18.
(18/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Top marks for St Joseph's Catholic

By Web Reporter

News - SchoolA BISHOP'S Stortford primary school is leading the way - both in educating pupils and raising money. (18/11/2008) Read More [Read More + FULL REPORT]


Green help for gardeners

By Web Reporter

News - Compost binGARDENERS are being helped to go green after the cost of a home composter was slashed to £14. Hertfordshire County Council has done a deal with the Government-backed waste and resources action programme (WRAP) to offer the deal.
(18/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Missing Liam found safe and well

By Daniel Phillips

News - Liam GibsonA MAN who went missing for nine days after getting on a bus from Harlow to Bishop's Stortford has been found safe and well.
(17/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


SSE to appeal over expansion decision

By Sandra Perry

News - StanstedSTOP Stansted Expansion has today Friday, November 14, lodged an appeal with the High Court challenging last month's decision by the Government to sanction an additional 10 million passengers a year on Stansted's existing runway. (17/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


No further action against two arrested

By Sandra Perry

POLICE are taking no further action against two people arrested in North Street, Bishop's Stortford, on Wednesday, November 12 on suspicion of assault and making off without paying a hotel bill. (19/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Air ambulance lands at M11

By Eleanor Scotchbrook

News - Herts air ambulanceTHE Herts Air Ambulance was scrambled to its first call in the Observer area when it landed at the scene of a collision on the northbound carriageway of the M11 earlier this afternoon (Friday). (19/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Seven-vehicle pile-up on M11

By Web Reporter

SEVEN vehicles were involved in a collision on the M11 yesterday evening (Thursday, November 13), including a van which had been reported stolen. Police closed the motorway for nearly two hours. (14/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Ride every mountain

News - Bike blog logoTOM Skipper and David Perkins have set off on a gruelling 7,000-mile cycle ride through seven South American countries and they will be updating us on their progress with a monthly blog. (14/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Rising firefighter deaths spark rally

By Web Reporter

News - Charles Walker MP and firefightersHERTFORDSHIRE firefighters were among 1,200 who took part in a national rally and march in London yesterday calling for action to reduce the number of fatalities in the service. (13/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Is James Frain the new Doctor Who?

By Web Reporter

News - James FrainA BOOKMAKER is taking bets on a Hollywood star from Bishop's Stortford becoming the next Doctor Who - and the Observer is backing him all the way!
(13/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Praise after Buncefield inquiry

By Sara Black

News - BuncefieldTHE Government has today praised the measures taken to tackle major hazards following an investigation into an explosion at a Hertfordshire oil depot. (13/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Two held over town centre incident

By Elizabeth Reeve

News - VideoTWO people arrested in North Street, Bishop's Stortford, earlier this afternoon (Wednesday, November 12), were picked up on suspicion of assault and making off without paying a hotel bill, police have revealed.
(12/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Drug courier jailed for 40 months

By Web Reporter

News - Matthew ChallisA DRUG courier from Bishop's Stortford who was caught with £100,000 worth of cannabis resin in the back of his van has been jailed for 40 months. (12/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Success for police knife amnesty

By Web Reporter

News - KnivesMORE than 900 knives and other bladed objects will now never reach Hertfordshire's streets thanks to a police knife amnesty. (12/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


First mission for Herts air ambulance

By Sara Black

News - Herts air ambulanceHERTFORDSHIRE'S air ambulance completed its first mission this week when it rescued a woman who had been knocked over by a dog. (12/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Man denies sex attacks on boy

By Web Reporter

A BISHOP'S Stortford man today (Tuesday, November 11) pleaded not guilty to carrying out sex assaults on a boy aged under 16. (11/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Former landlord faces jail over gun

By Court Reporter

THE former landlord of The Green Man in Widford who admitted possession of a firearm has been told that he faces jail. (19/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Concerns over missing man

By Elizabeth Reeve

News - Liam GibsonPOLICE are seeking help in tracing a missing 20-year-old man with learning difficulties who was last seen getting onto a bus from Harlow to Bishop's Stortford. (19/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Protesters stun airport inspector

By Sinead Holland

News - Stansted AirportTHE inspector in charge of the Stansted Airport second runway hearing got his first taste of local people power today (Monday, November 10). (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


It's time for Children in Need fun

By Sandra Perry

News - Children in Need 2008CHARITY fund-raisers in the Observer area are already gearing themselves up for Friday's BBC Children in Need extravaganza. (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


Witness appeal over shop raid

By Elizabeth Reeve

News - Jewellery raid videoA THIRD man was involved in the "audacious" raid on a Bishop's Stortford jeweller's shop, police have revealed..
(10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


End of the line for crush hour on trains?

By Sandra Perry

News - TrainCOMMUTERS could finally see an end to overcrowding on Bishop's Stortford trains. Network Rail has been told to build longer platforms so that more stations can take up to 12 carriages within the next five years. (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]


VIDEO NEWS

Fun, food and fitness for charity

By Web Reporter
News - Children in Need 2008CHARITY-minded people in the Observer area defied the credit crunch by digging deep for this year's Children in Need appeal - raising hundreds of pounds in the process. (18/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Football star visits Stortford school

By James Burton
News - Bob WilsonFOOTBALL legend Bob Wilson passed on some top tips to young Bishop's Stortford players when he visited their school. (19/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Remembering the fallen

By Web Reporter
News - Poppy wreathsREMEMBRANCE Sunday services took place across the Observer area yesterday (November 9), with thousands turning out in towns and villages to commemorate those killed fighting for their country in the past 90 years. (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Belly dancers take to the floor

By Catherine Lofthouse
News - Belly dancing at Wodson ParkBELLY dancers from Much Hadham and other parts of Hertfordshire gathered together for a hafla at Wodson Park in Ware on Saturday (November 8). (11/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Herts lands first air ambulance

By Eleanor Scotchbrook
News - Herts Air AmbulanceHERTFORDSHIRE'S first ever air ambulance was revealed to the public last night (Wednesday November 5) after 18 months of fund-raising - and thanks in part to Observer readers. (06/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Rugby club fireworks go with a bang

By Elizabeth Reeve
News - Bishop's Stortford Rugby Club fireworks nightA SPARKLING night of firework fun and games drew more than 2,500 people to the Bishop's Stortford Rugby Club at Silver Leys for a Guy Fawkes spectacular on Saturday. (03/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Princess Royal visits Ugley

By Eleanor Scotchbrook
News - The Princess RoyalRESIDENTS at the Home Farm Trust in Ugley welcomed a Royal visitor. The Princess Royal, who is patron of the national charity, flew in by helicopter to officially open the redeveloped services at the Bradbury Resource Centre. (19/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

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Investors are banking on property

By Sinead Holland (13/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Serious incident at Stortford house

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Family pay tribute to 'Cuddles'

By Web Reporter (12/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Two men wanted by police

By Elizabeth Reeve (12/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Drugs raid on Stortford house

By Elizabeth Reeve (12/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Man torched triple murder getaway car

By Court Reporter (12/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Cuppas for coppers at Co-op

By Gemma Gardner (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Drunk driver went wrong way up M11

By Court Reporter (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Stortford water leak investigated

By Sandra Perry (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Bollywood night out for hospital

By Web Reporter (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Shooting fear at Hatfield Forest

By Eleanor Scotchbrook (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Rare antiques stolen in burglary

By Gemma Gardner (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Family lose legal fight over will

By Court Reporter (10/11/2008) Read More [Read More]

Hospital best for tackling killer bug

By Sinead Holland (07/11/2008) Read More [Read More]