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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.
Show to go on for Lytton Players tonight
The Lytton Players' latest show will go on stage at the Gordon Craig Theatre tonight.
Good School Food Gold Medal Challenge winners announced
Paralympian Giles Long MBE presented prizes to the winning students who took part in the Good School Food Gold Medal Challenge.
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.
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.
Help is at hand if you lose your job
With the UK now officially in a double dip recession, although hopefully not for too long, the threat of redundancy is a very real one for many.
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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.
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Cheltenham to face Crewe at Wembley
Cheltenham withstood heavy first-half pressure before goals from Jermaine McGlashan and Marlon Pack secured a 2-1 win at Torquay to confirm their place in the npower League Two play-off final.
British duo strike gold in Eindhoven
Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow ended Great Britain's 74-year wait for a female European Diving Championships title in Eindhoven.
Whelan reveals Reds' Martinez approach
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners.
