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Bishop's Stortford

Modern houses in the cul-de-sac of Mead Field Drive

Family homeless and cat dies after kitchen fire

The fire service issues safety advice, reminding people to keep their hobs clear of clutter.

Charli XCX is smiling on stage after receiving a Brit Award statuette, which she is holding in her right hand. She is wearing a see-through black dress and is holding a microphone in her left hand.

Charli XCX was 'exceptional pupil' at school

The multiple Brits winner "was a force to be reckoned with" at hockey, her former headmaster says.

Aircraft drug-drop gang smuggled £4m of cocaine

Four men are convicted after parcels of drugs were dropped by plane into the UK countryside.

Three police officers are stood outside with their backs to the camera. They are all wearing yellow fluorescent jackets with silver lines. In a blue box on the back of the jacket with silver writing it says POLICE.

'Wrong way' motorway driver arrested

A 19-year-old is arrested over several offences after police had to stop traffic on the M11.

Maria Ricotta is wearing a red dress and appears to be sitting in a restaurant. She has blonde hair and is wearing make-up. To the right is her son Giuseppe Morreale, who is wearing a navy tuxedo and a bow-tie and is standing in a kitchen

Man who murdered wife and stepson jailed for life

The judge says Calogero Ricotta manipulated his wife, "pretending to be nice".

Katie Callaghan is wearing a white roll neck and has pink hair. She is sat at a black table which is covered in handmade cards. She is holding one open towards the camera.

Patient was inspired to send 45,000 handmade cards

The 13-year-old's idea came after receiving a handmade card from a friend.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

A photo dated 08/01/18 of commuters on board a Greater Anglia carriage at Shenfield in Essex. There are men and women. Some are looking at their phone and others are standing

Commuter train routes blocked due to line damage

Greater Anglia says all lines have now reopened between Cheshunt and Broxbourne.

Pie and mash served on a plate smothered in parsley liquor

Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP

Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.

Cancer survivor Lisa Noble with short blonde highlighted hair and blue eyes. She is wearing a white top and gold necklace. She is smiling into the camera while standing in a kitchen, which is blurred in the background.

'Three months after cell therapy I'm now cancer-free'

Patients with cancer and auto-immune diseases are set to benefit from a new lab in Cambridge.