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Rhythms of the World kicks off

06:02 - 04 July 2009

THE biggest festival in the region kicks off at noon today (Saturday), with acts from around the world taking part. Rhythms of the World at Hitchin Priory will see 150 acts on seven stages during the two-day musical extravaganza. The Comet s photographer...

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Stevenage pub landlord branded an "idiot" driver banned from the road

17:09 - 03 July 2009

A LANDLORD who sparked a high speed car chase as he tried to get away from police was today (Friday) branded an idiot by a judge. Simon Lee, 34, who runs The Chequers pub in High Street, Stevenage with his wife, was spotted driving erratically on the A1...

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Artists bring smiles to Romanian children

16:00 - 03 July 2009

A GROUP of young actors, artists and musicians are holding a day of family fun to lighten the lives of disabled, orphaned and terminally ill children in Romania. The Flying Seagull group will be hosting a Smiles For Romania day with children s entertaine...

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Scores on the Doors

Star ratings released in Scores on the Doors

HYGIENE standards have been under the microscope in Comet country, as eating establishments and food suppliers are inspected and given Scores on the Doors. These are the latest ratings. Five stars reflect excellent hygiene conditions...

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Gallery: Boro players back in training

THE Boro players were back in training this week after their summer break. New boys Charlie Griffin, Chris Beardsley, Stacy Long, Joel Byrom and Yemi Odubade all linked up with their new team-mates for the first time and were put through their paces by Gr...

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Sarah Beeny answers your questions

Whether you're struggling to get onto the housing ladder, can't decide if now is a good time to sell, or are wondering what improvements will add most value to your home, join our live webchat with property expert Sarah Beeny at 1pm on July 9, 2009 or submit a question in advance here »

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Comet Nostalgia

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Rhythms of the World 2009

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Stevenage Borough

Griffin delighted at opening day fixture

BORO new boy Charlie Griffin is delighted his club have been given a home tie on the opening day of the season. Speaking just moments after the fixtures for the 2009/10 season were released and being told Boro would face Tamworth at the Lamex Stadium on A...

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Hitchin Town FC

Hitchin Town announce new batch of signings

HITCHIN Town have announced an initial batch of new signings ahead of the 2009/10 season. Following the club s first pre-season training session, manager Colin Payne announced that among the first players to put pen to paper are Jamie Arlick, Martin Benne...

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