News headlines from North Herts & Central Beds
Stevenage police officer to protect Olympic Torch
STEVENAGE police officer Claire Young will be protecting the Olympic Torch as it makes its way across the country in the coming weeks.
Seven Stevenage FC players leave club
SEVEN players have left Stevenage FC at the end of their contracts.
New green space to link up Letchworth
A newly-created green space was officially opened in Letchworth this week, including a community orchard and new access route connecting the town centre with Standalone Farm.
Cadet Adam has a Grand Prior day out at the Palace
A Stevenage St John Ambulance cadet was invited to Buckingham Palace to celebrate completing the Grand Prior Award, which recognises his commitment to the first aid charity.
Letchworth school given £700 to create outdoor learning area
Staff and children at Wilbury Junior School in Letchworth will soon be able to develop an outdoor learning area in wooded area in their grounds.
Teenager is mugged in Hitchin
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was robbed in Hitchin on Friday evening.
Fun for all the family on Letchworth estate on Saturday
Jackman's Funday Group is putting on a one day festival of family activities on Saturday. The Funday will take place in two sessions at Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City. Daytime activities will run
Arrests after drugs raids carried out across Stevenage
Seven people have been charged following a major drugs operation in Stevenage.
Show to go on for Lytton Players tonight
The Lytton Players' latest show will go on stage at the Gordon Craig Theatre tonight.
Biggleswade High Street bank is ramraided by gang
Biggleswade High Street has re-opened following an attempted ram raid at the Halifax bank in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday May 16).
Sport Everywhere for everyone!
Local sports clubs are signing-up fast for Sport Everywhere, a programme created by The Rotary Club of Hitchin Tilehouse to encourage individuals to take part in sport.
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Yates looking forward to Wembley date
Cheltenham boss Mark Yates is relishing next Sunday's npower League Two play-off final showdown with Crewe after his side secured a 4-1 aggregate win over Torquay.
