Paul Winspear

1 week ago | bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Winspear

A disabled driver who wrongfully received a £100 parking fine when she went for a hospital appointment hopes her experience will encourage other Blue Badge holders who are similarly treated. Sue Clarke, 71, who lives with husband Neil in Maltings Lane, Much Hadham, attended Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow for an MRI scan.

1 week ago | bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Winspear

A painting depicting the German surrender at the end of the Second World War is expected to fetch between £10,000 and £15,000 when it comes up for auction in Stansted. The picture features a British Army intelligence officer whose son lives locally. Terence Cuneo’s masterful rendition of a famous news photograph of the momentous wartime event is part of Sworders’ modern and contemporary art sale on Tuesday (April 15).

2 weeks ago | bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Winspear

As she makes her final training preparations before joining more than 56,000 others for the London Marathon later this month, Hayley Harris thinks back to a phrase she heard often while growing up: “You run like a girl.”“At the time, it was used as an insult,” said Hayley, 32, the community manager with Jackson Square shopping centre in Bishop’s Stortford. “But today, that same phrase has taken on a whole new meaning.

2 weeks ago | bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Winspear

St Clare Hospice is inviting runners, joggers and walkers to sign up for its first ever Colour Run in Harlow. Harlow Rugby Club, in Howard Way, will be transformed into a rainbow destination as participants make their way around the 5k (3.1-mile) route, being pelted with paint powders at colour stations. The event takes place on Sunday June 1. There will be a warm-up before the field sets off at 11am, with food and drink available.

2 weeks ago | bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Winspear

A trial of new technology at four hospitals in the region – including Harlow’s Princess Alexandra – has been shown to speed up handovers of ambulance patients at accident and emergency (A&E) departments. As well as enabling paramedics to get back on the road more quickly, the scheme has resulted in improved patient care, boosted staff satisfaction and morale, and reduced NHS costs by alleviating pressure on hospitals.