Sunday 29 January 2012

Stevenage, North Herts & Central Beds Headlines

Weather warning for Hertfordshire drivers

DROPPING temperatures have led to warnings for motorists planning to use their cars in Hertfordshire over the next few days.

Crackdown on scrap metal thefts in Biggleswade

Beds Police Operation Chinook

POLICE in Biggleswade have launched a crackdown on the trade of stolen scrap metal.

Motorcyclist breaks hip in Stotfold crash

East of England ambulance

A MOTORCYCLIST was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken hip last night (Thursday January 27) following a crash in Stotfold.

LIVE UPDATES: The Advertiser awards night

The INML East staff awards are taking place at Quendon Hall, Essex.

Stevenage man charged with thefts at cemetary

A MAN from Stevenage has been charged with thefts from vehicles at a cemetery.

Features

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  • Call goes out for festival helpers to sign up early

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  • WIN a chance to play at the Royal Albert Hall

  • Pick up the skills to write for children

  • Essex gears up for Sport Relief

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  • Protect yourself against cervical cancer

  • Are we facing even darker days for the internet?

  • Get cooking with these kitchen must-haves

  • Homebuyers still on the hunt despite gloom

  • Learn to ride a horse sidesaddle

  • New book reveals the UK's worst restaurant food and how to avoid it

  • Tips for perfect floor tiling

Policeman arrested in hacking probe

Policeman arrested in hacking probe

A serving police officer and three men have been arrested over payments to police officers in the phone hacking inquiry.

Escaped prisoner back in custody

Escaped prisoner back in custody

A prisoner who went on the run after being sprung from the clutches of prison officers as they escorted him to hospital has been arrested, police have said.

Brothers in court on murder charge

Brothers in court on murder charge

Two brothers are due to appear in court accused of murdering a man whose decapitated body was found on fire.

Welch claims the Big Brother spoils

Welch claims the Big Brother spoils

Outspoken Loose Women star Denise Welch was "lost for words" after being crowned the winner of Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother.

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UK Sport

It's Jed good!

It's Jed good!

Norwich manager Paul Lambert hailed the performance of debutant goalkeeper Jed Steer as his side clinched an FA Cup fifth round spot after their 2-1 win at West Brom.

Coyle delighted for Pratley

Coyle delighted for Pratley

Owen Coyle expressed his delight for Darren Pratley after the midfielder opened his account for Bolton with a goal against his former club as Wanderers came from behind to defeat Swansea 2-1 and secure a place in last 16 of the FA Cup.

Clough aggrieved after opener

Clough aggrieved after opener

Derby boss Nigel Clough was left bemoaning Barclays Premier League officialdom following his side's 2-0 defeat against Stoke in the FA Cup fourth round.

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