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Biggleswade Carnival parade a super day out in the sun
There was hardly a cloud in the sky today as the annual Biggleswade Carnival parade made its way through the town.
Peter Day: Tributes to jogger who died after lorry collision near Baldock
The family of a Hitchin postmaster who tragically died after being hit by a lorry while jogging near Baldock have paid tribute to their “quiet and gentle” husband and father.
First World War centenary: Looking for my family’s boy soldier
A First World War centenary exhibition in Hitchin includes a research service to help visitors trace their relatives. Comet chief reporter JP Asher has been in to try to learn more about his great-grandfather.
HGV drivers urged to be vigilant after spate of A507 fuel thefts
HGV drivers have been urged to take extra care after a spate of fuel thefts from lorries parked up in lay-bys on the A507 and other roads.
‘We told you so’ – Neighbours blame Stevenage flat fire on hoarding
A fire that saw a Stevenage block of flats evacuated last night was caused by a man’s hoarding, according to neighbours who have sent a furious letter to councillors.
Stevenage building fire tackled
Emergency crews tackled a large building fire in Stevenage last night, with one man taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation.
Car ends up on side after Letchworth crash
A car ended up on its side after a crash in Letchworth this afternoon.
Obese Stevenage mum sheds seven stone and pledges to help others struggling with weight loss
An obese mum embarassed by her size has transformed her life by losing more than seven stone, and is now determined to help others struggling with their weight.
Should Beds police and crime commissioner and panel chair be from same party?
It seemed simple enough – should the person chairing Bedfordshire’s police and crime panel be from a different political background to the Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner?
Flower festival to brighten up Sutton church
All Saints Church in Sutton will be a sea of colour when the annual flower festival returns.
Potton care home requires improvement after CQC inspection
The company behind a Potton care home has pledged to quickly put things right after an inspector found it to require improvement.
Successful good neighbours coffee morning reunites old friends
An inaugural coffee morning by Biggleswade Good Neighbours proved a great success and could now become a regular event.
Antiques Roadshow visits Bedfordshire next month as part of new series
It’s time to dust off your family heirlooms and search your attics as Antiques Roadshow rolls into Bedfordshire next month.
Gym supports Letchworth cyclist ahead of 100-mile challenge
A Letchworth gym is supporting one of its members with a fundraising event tomorrow before they take on Prudential RideLondon 100.
Stotfold Twirlers win big in preparation for international competition
Girls from the Stotfold Twirlers club have brought home more than 20 top-ten placings as they prepare for an international competition in two weeks.
Letchworth-based hospice set to run colour clash glow event in Stevenage
Barclay School in Stevenage will be hosting a Colour Clash Glow event in aid of Garden House Hospice Care.
Caribbean-themed gig in memory of Stevenage’s Gary Lewis
The Lewis All Stars will be performing a memorial show at The Times Club in Stevenage tonight in honour of a friend they played with.
NHDC awards grants to communities in across North Herts
Community buildings across North Herts have been awarded funds by NHDC totalling £117,000, to help secure their long term futures.
Great Northern lines reopen between Stevenage and Cambridge after Letchworth fire
All lines have reopened between Stevenage and Cambridge after a lineside fire in Letchworth earlier this afternoon.
Fire on Great Northern line blocks trains from Stevenage to Cambridge
All train lines between Stevenage and Cambridge are currently blocked because of a fire.
