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Friday, 3 July 2009

NEWS

ROW OVER UNOFFICIAL HERTS AND ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL PROM

By Elizabeth Reeve

END-of-exam celebrations for Bishop's Stortford students ended in a row over drink, drugs and a missing mobile phone. ()

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Stortford's feeling the heat!

By Web Reporter

Herts and Essex Observer - Bo Holland in the paddling pool in Castle Gardens, Stortford

SUN worshippers in Bishop's Stortford have been feeling the heat as temperatures continue to soar. The scorching summer sunshine peaked on Monday when, according to the Met Office, temperatures topped a sizzling 27.3C (81.1F).
(02/07/2009)

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Uncertainty over local rail franchise

By Catherine Lofthouse

THE train operator which runs services through Sawbridgeworth, Stortford and Stansted is facing uncertainty over one of its franchises. ()

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Stortford teen charged with arson

By James Burton

A BISHOP'S Stortford teenager appeared before magistrates on arson charges yesterday (July 1) following a late-night house fire over the weekend. (02/07/2009)

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Fun at Manuden soapbox derby

By Sinead Holland

Herts and Essex Observer - Manuden Primary School's soapbox derby

WACKY racers took to the road for Manuden Primary School's soapbox derby. More than 100 spectators turned up to cheer all 24 drivers across the finish line. (02/07/2009)

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SPORT

Sophie's the choice for England team

By Alan Scott

Herts and Essex Observer - Sophie Daniels

JUDO player Sophie Daniels has been selected to captain a 24-strong England team to compete in the 2009 UK Schools Games in September. ()

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Heat's on in Stortford 10

By David Rimmer

MORE than 350 runners battled with the heat and humidity on Sunday as Bishop's Stortford Running Club hosted 10 mile and 10km races simultaneously.
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FEATURES

Russell Watson's Hollywood story

Herts and Essex Observer - Russell Watson

AHEAD of his appearance in the first of this year's Audley End Summer Picnic Concert series on Saturday, July 11, ‘people's tenor' Russell Watson talks to Paul Kirkley. (02/07/2009)

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July Photo Of The Month

Herts and Essex Observer - Photo Of The Month

WE are currently looking for entries for our July Photo Of The Month competition. As well as being published in the Observer, the winning picture will go forward to the shortlist for Photo of the Year 2009.
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