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SAWBRIDGEWORTH: Murder charge dropped
11:21am today
A MURDER charge against a policeman from Sawbridgeworth has been dropped - days before he was set to stand trial.

Stansted Mountfitchet: Police launch appeal over "vicious" train station attack
8:17pm Sunday 11th May
BRITISH Transport police have launched an appeal over a "vicious" attack at Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station, which left three local teengers with injuries.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD: Police urged to target pavement parkers
2:34pm Friday 9th May
POLICE are being urged to take action against motorists who park on pavements in Bishop's Stortford town centre.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD: No objections to payphones' removal
2:31pm Friday 9th May
PROPOSALS by BT to remove three payphones in Bishop's Stortford have been met with no objections from the town council.

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Morgan and Davis set to swing into action at charity golf day
1:41pm today
FOOTBALL: HARLOW Town FC Vice-Chairman Simon Morgan and player of the year Kenny Davis will be representing the Hawks at a charity golf day in Hertfordshire on Wednesday.

Spurs linked with Cameroon midfielder 1:32pm today TOTTENHAM have been linked with a move for Rennes midfielder Stephane M'Bia.

Woodgate wants Spurs to secure Champions League football next season 12:36pm today JONATHAN WOODGATE has urged Tottenham to push for a Champions League place next season.

Spurs defender looks to be on his way to PSV 12:23pm today DUTCH reports suggest Spurs full-back Lee Young-pyo could make a return to PSV Eindhoven this summer.

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