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23:58 > Thursday 2nd July 2009

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The drugs raid was carried out this morning (Wednesday) in Pankhurst Crescent
Video: Drugs raid carried out in Stevenage today
12:48 - 10 June 2009

A DRUGS raid has been carried out by police today (Wednesday), and a drugs closure notice served at an address in Stevenage. The early morning raid at a property in Pankhurst Crescent took place at about 8am, as part of National Tackling Drugs Week. A tea... Full Story »

Antonio Samuels Family
Video & Gallery: Hundreds of people turn out for charity football match in honour of footballer

14:23 - 26 May 2009

Hundreds of people turned out in the brilliant sunshine on Sunday to pay an emotional tribute to a local footballer who was tragically murdered recently. Former Letchworth players and guest players played against an Arsenal XI at the Herts FA County Groun... Read More »

Walsworth Festival
Video: Walsworth Festival

15:55 - 20 May 2009

MEDIEVAL knights and Egyptian dancing girls were just some of the sights at a fun-filled festival at the weekend. The annual Walsworth Festival in Hitchin came through a wet start on Sunday to provide the community with a day to remember as knights, danc... Read More »

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The Boro squad were back in training
Gallery: Boro players back in training
14:53 - 01 July 2009

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... Full Story »

Stevenage Festival 2009
Gallery: Stevenage Festival 2009

13:22 - 30 June 2009

THIS summer s Stevenage Festival has been deemed a resounding success, raising up to £6,000 for next year s event. The annual festival, which was founded in 1994 and aims to provide a showcase for local amateur arts groups, this year included a fortnight... Read More »

Antonio Samuels Family
Video & Gallery: Hundreds of people turn out for charity football match in honour of footballer

14:23 - 26 May 2009

Hundreds of people turned out in the brilliant sunshine on Sunday to pay an emotional tribute to a local footballer who was tragically murdered recently. Former Letchworth players and guest players played against an Arsenal XI at the Herts FA County Groun... Read More »

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Bee
Slideshow: Bee swarm brings part of Stevenage Town Centre to a standstill
11:13 - 02 June 2009

A swarm of bees brought a Stevenage street to a standstill this morning. The bees landed on a balcony of flats in Queensway in the town centre near the Nationwide office. Pedestrians and workers were prevented from going down the short thoroughfare and st... Full Story »

Petrol station
Slideshow & Gallery: Landmark disappearing

07:13 - 23 March 2009

DEMOLITION men are due to move in this morning (Monday) to knock down the old petrol station which has stood for many years in Southfields on the Grange estate in Letchworth GC. In its place will be a small development of flats.La... Read More »

cctv
Slideshow: Police appeal for information following attempted robbery

15:26 - 14 January 2009

POLICE are appealing for information following an attempted shop robbery in which a man brandished a metal baton and demanded money. The incident happened at the Local Shop on Broadwater Crescent in Stevenage on Sunday, when a man entered the premises at... Read More »

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Podcast
Podcast: Mark Armstrong is joined by Bob Sage & James Ronayne
16:33 - 06 April 2009

Join Sports Editor Mark Armstrong for our Comet Stevenage Borough Pod Cast. This week he is joined by Boro fan, Bob Sage and Sports Reporter, James Ronayne. * If you would like to be a part of our Boro podcasts please email Mark Armstrong at mark.armstro... Full Story »

Podcast
Podcast: Mark Armstrong is joined by Bob Sage & Catherine Gill

16:16 - 23 March 2009

Join Sports Editor Mark Armstrong for our Comet Stevenage Borough Pod Cast. This week he is joined by Boro fan, Bob Sage and Web Designer, Catherine Gill. * If you would like to be a part of our Boro podcasts please email Mark Armstrong at mark.armstrong... Read More »

Podcast
Podcast: Mark Armstrong is joined by Keith Bell & James Ronayne

16:42 - 16 March 2009

Join Sports Editor Mark Armstrong for our Comet Stevenage Borough Pod Cast. This week he is joined by Boro fan, Keith Bell and Sports Reporter, James Ronayne. * If you would like to be a part of our Boro podcasts please email Mark Armstrong at mark.armst... Read More »

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