National News
Ahmadinejad 'blocked from Olympics'
Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims he has been blocked by the UK authorities from attending the Olympic Games in London.
Peter Hain contempt case shelved
A court case which saw the Northern Ireland judiciary pitted against Westminster MPs has been shelved with both sides claiming moral victory.
Hallam murder conviction quashed
A man's 2005 murder conviction has been quashed after the discovery of photographic evidence on his mobile phone which could have helped his defence case.
Vauxhall deal secures future jobs
The future of a car factory has been secured for years after workers agreed to a "ground-breaking" pay and conditions deal clearing the way for investment worth £125 million.
FO accused over royal lunch guests
The Foreign Office has been accused of putting the Queen in the position of having to dine with despots as the row over a royal lunch with foreign monarchs intensified.
Fry and Laurie reunite for film
Stephen Fry will be reunited with comedy partner Hugh Laurie in a new animated film based on the work of Oscar Wilde, it has been announced.
Two bailed over attack on pensioner
A man and woman arrested in connection with an attack on a 93-year-old pensioner who was severely beaten in her own home have been released on bail.
Cameron set for talks with Hollande
David Cameron is to hold his first face-to-face talks with Francois Hollande as they join world leaders in the US for a G8 summit set to be dominated by the eurozone crisis.
Bahrain's King at Queen's lunch
The King of Bahrain, whose regime has been accused of brutally suppressing pro-democracy demonstrations, will have lunch with the Queen in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee.
Prince features on Jubilee single
Prince Harry has made his recording debut after being recruited by Gary Barlow to play on his Jubilee single.
Household energy costs 'soaring'
The cost of household energy has risen more than five times faster than household income since 2004, according to a study.
Local News
MoreStevenage 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.
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
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.
National Sport
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.
