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Hundreds enjoy national playday at Shefford children’s centre
Children built the three pigs’ houses, mixed porridge for the three bears and panned for gold with the seven dwarves in Shefford on national playday.
Three arrests over Stevenage violent disorder as trio remain in hospital
Three men aged between 18 and 21 have all been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after what police have described as a ‘disturbance’ outside a Stevenage house.
Big farm blaze near Baldock spreads to four fields
A large field fire has broken out at a Baldock farm this afternoon.
Hitchin’s Grove Road set for month of closures during resurfacing
A major road in Hitchin is to be closed for periods over a month from today as it gets a new surface during the school summer holidays.
Stevenage mixed martial artist battling his biggest fight
On a cold January night at the start of this year, Stevenage’s Dylan Evans woke up dripping with sweat and with a lump on his neck.
Surfin’ in the sun at Hitchin’s town centre beach takeover
Hitchin’s town centre beach takeover culminated in the sunshine over the weekend, with BID manager Tom Hardy joining the fun on the surf machine.
Indecent exposure incident in Letchworth park prompts appeal
A 55-year-old has been arrested after a man is said to have indecently exposed himself in front of a woman in a Letchworth park.
Hitchin’s Westmill regeneration still on cards after £1 million question
More than £1 million set aside for a regeneration scheme in Hitchin remains in hand, amid concerns about delays to the project.
Three people cut free after crashes in Hitchin and Stevenage
Three people were cut free from their cars by firefighters after two separate crashes in Hitchin and Stevenage yesterday.
Three men taken to hospital after ‘disturbance’ outside Stevenage house
Three men were taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning after police were called to “reports of a disturbance” outside a Stevenage house.
Beds man charged with human trafficking after speed boat intercepted
A 35-year-old from a village east of Biggleswade is one of three men charged in a human trafficking investigation after a speed boat was intercepted on a beach.
Appeal to trace missing teen with Letchworth links
An appeal to trace a missing teenager with links to Letchworth has been launched by police.
Beds women honoured at awards ceremony marking 100 years of suffrage
More than 100 women who make Bedfordshire safer have been recognised at an awards ceremony marking a century of votes for women.
Wanderbus’ new addition gives Shefford and Stotfold communities fresh wheels
The community has been gifted a fresh set of wheels, as the Wanderbus team unveiled their new vehicle.
Dizzie the latest recruit for police dogs unit
The Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire Police Dogs Unit has a new recruit.
Letchworth couple to celebrate 60 years of marriage
A Letchworth couple are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary and awaiting their telegram from the Queen.
Police re-appeal on two-month anniversary of William Taylor’s disappearance
Today marks two months since William Taylor’s disappearance. Police are now re-appealing for the public’s help to trace the Gosmore man.
Stevenage mayor helps opticians celebrate 20 years
The mayor of Stevenage was on hand to help an opticians celebrate 20 years in the heart of the town centre.
Hitchin knitters make 80 garments for Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild cause
A Hitchin knitting group has excelled itself with about 80 items of clothing that will be donated to help the needy across the UK.
Hitchin band Club Drive set for Club 85 homecoming gig
Hitchin band Club Drive, who have been making their mark on festival main stages alongside the likes of Craig David and Little Mix, are coming home for a special show next Friday night.
