Stevenage, North Herts & Central Beds News
Weather warning from police
POLICE have warned residents to take extra precautions this weekend as temperatures continue to drop and heavy snowfall is expected.
Region wakes up to blanket of snow - send us your pictures
The region woke up to a blanket of snow after heavy falls during the night.
Stevenage woman tells of PIP implant nightmare
A STEVENAGE mum-of-three who had her breasts enlarged with implants that are now at the centre of a health scare has told the Advertiser of her desperation to get them removed.
Ill family and friends asked to stay away from Lister Hospital
ILL visitors are being asked to stay away from Lister Hospital, after an outbreak of suspected Norovirus A ward has stopped accepting new admissions until any patients affected are free from symptoms
Hitchin students' winning sandwich goes on sale
A NEW sandwich designed by three students at a Hitchin college has gone on sale at across the region.
Jeweller joins up with drinks company for Valentine prize
A HITCHIN-based jewellery designer has teamed up with an exclusive drinks maker for a romantic competition ahead of Valentine's Day
UKIP wades in on Muslim taxi driver row
A UKIP politician has told the Advertiser he will support a blind man's complaint about a Muslim taxi driver who allegedly refused to let his guide dog in his cab.
Disabled campaigners from Hitchin celebrate victory
A GROUP of disabled campaigners from Hitchin is celebrating the Government's decision to reverse its plan to scrap a vital allowance for disabled people living in residential care.
Ambulance service warns of bad weather
WITH cold weather expected over the next few days, paramedics in Herts and Beds are calling on the public to only call 999 in true emergencies.
Predatory paedophile jailed for Biggleswade attacks
A PREDATORY paedophile who sexually abused three children was jailed for 19 years yesterday (Wednesday February 1).
Olympics are making us sportier!
PEOPLE in North Herts are getting more exercise as a result of the London 2012 Olympics approaching this summer, it has been revealed
National News
More National NewsTory MPs rebel against wind farms
More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.
National Sport
Azhar stretches Pakistan lead
England managed just one wicket on the third morning of the final Test as Azhar Ali completed a painstaking century in Pakistan's second-innings 295 for three.
