Who owns the River Stort?

The Canal & River Trust owns and manages the navigation of the River Stort. Following a history of private ownership, the navigation was transferred to the Lee Conservancy Board in 1911 and is now managed by the Trust for leisure and boating. Riparian owners may own the riverbanks and bed up to the midway point.

What is the history of the River Stort?

The history of the River Stort

The Stort is not as old a navigation as the Lee and the first Act for navigational improvements was passed in the 18th Century. By 1769 parts of the river had been canalised to allow for movement of timber and cereals.

Can you swim in the river Stort?

River Stort in Hertfordshire is indeed a popular location for open water swimming. It flows through Hertfordshire and Essex in England. It offers scenic stretches for open water swimming, particularly in the section between Sawbridgeworth and Spellbrook.

Who owns Coopers of Stortford?

Home shopping specialist Damartex has acquired home and garden retailer Coopers of Stortford for £25m.

Who owns Bishops Stortford Football Club?

Bishop's Stortford Football Club is the Trading Name of Bishop's Stortford Football Club Limited, Company Registration No 02489097, is a Private Company Limited by Shares, with the significant shareholder being Mr. Steve Smith who is the 70% Share Holder of the above company.

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How rich is Matthew Benham?

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Who is Craig Gwilt?

About. I'm an entrepreneur and executive with a passion for building organisations that combine creativity, technology, and community impact. As a former Owner of Facepunch Studios, I helped grow one of the UK's leading independent gaming studios, known globally for titles like Rust and Garry's Mod.

Who is the largest employer in Bishops Stortford?

Stansted Airport is Bishop's Stortford's largest employer (unless you were to count the City of London as a single employer). Stansted Airport Ltd (SAL) employs around 1,300 people directly.

Who owns Skew Bishops Stortford?

One of the largest restaurants in town, Skew is nestled alongside the River Stort, with an outside terrace for al fresco dining, comfortable inside areas and an upstairs champagne and cocktail bar for pre-dinner drinks. Ali Delidogan is the owner of Skew, the name giving a nod to skewers in kebabs.

What fish are in the River Stort?

It's quite a narrow stretch of water at around 25feet and does have boat traffic from time-to-time. This fishery, along with Mileham Farm in Kent offers fantastic River Carp fishing, with Carp well over 30lb. Shoals of Bream are also present and some fair size pike, although the eel grass makes lure fishing difficult.

Where is the cleanest swimming water in the UK?

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Who was the body found in the River Stort?

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The body of Dawid Czapaj, 24, originally from Poland, was discovered by two young canoeists in the River Stort in Bishop's Stortford on 23 March. Hertfordshire Police launched an appeal the following month to try to identify him.

Does the River Stort flood?

*Flood Alert* at River Stort and Stansted Brook Catchment (Essex, Hertfordshire) River levels remain high throughout Friday 16 January 2026 and into Saturday. This may lead to flooding, with low lying land and roads near rivers most affected. Property flooding is not expected.

What was the previous name of Coopers of Stortford?

Coopers of Stortford is not an unfamiliar name to this area, but the firm's take-over of this store – previously Maslens – on 8 March 2004 came as a bit of a surprise to local inhabitants.

Why is Bishop Stortford famous?

Famed for its hostelries, of which a few still exist, and for being a staging post on the mail coach routes between London and both Cambridge and Newmarket, the town's trade and wealth was enhanced by the opening of the Stort Navigation to London in 1769.

Is Coopers of Stortford a UK company?

Coopers of Stortford is the UK's favourite multi-channel Home & Garden Store based in the beautiful historic market town of Bishop's Stortford.

Who is Britain's most heartless employer?

Unite the Union branded Compass Group subsidiary ESS as "Britain's most heartless employer" in a dispute where outsourced cleaners and catering staff at the Ministry of Defence faced redundancy in a "fire and rehire" manoeuvre.

Who is famous from Bishops Stortford?

Bishop's Stortford has produced or hosted many famous figures, including musicians like Sam Smith, Charli XCX, and Bill Sharpe (Shakatak); actors such as James Frain, Lynda Baron, and Russell Brand; and media personalities like DJ Greg James, alongside notable figures from sports, politics, and arts, with many attending local schools like Bishop's Stortford College or The Bishop's Stortford High School.

Who owns Hednesford Town?

Hednesford Town Football Club is owned by Craig and Amanda Gwilt, who completed their takeover of the club and its Keys Park stadium in early 2024, taking over from former owner Hayden Dando. They aim to build a successful, sustainable club by investing in infrastructure, including a new hybrid pitch, and strengthening community ties.
 

Who is the owner of Facepunch?

Facepunch Studios Ltd is a British video game developer and publisher headquartered in Birmingham, England, founded in June 2004 and incorporated on 17 March 2009 by Garry Newman.

Does Garry Newman work on Rust?

Garry has worked on other games, such as Rust, Clatter and Chippy.