Saturday 28 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.

LIVE UPDATES: The Advertiser awards night

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

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.

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  • WIN a chance to play at the Royal Albert Hall

  • Pick up the skills to write for children

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  • The Descendants (15, 115 mins)

  • 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

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.

Three held after bank occupied

Three held after bank occupied

Police have arrested three people on suspicion of trespass after Occupy London protesters took over a former City bank.

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Gloucester confirm Twelvetrees move

Gloucester confirm Twelvetrees move

Gloucester have confirmed the signing of one of English rugby`s brightest prospects, Billy Twelvetrees, from Leicester.

Monty spins England into contention

Monty spins England into contention

England were set a total of 145 to win the second Test and level their three-match series against Pakistan, after Monty Panesar helped them bowl the 'hosts' out for 214 at the Zayed Stadium.

Veivers not expecting any favours

Veivers not expecting any favours

Josh Veivers is delighted to get the chance to link up with his father at Salford City Reds but he is not expecting any favours.

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