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THREE noisy neighbours who ignored council notices demanding they stop playing loud music have appeared in court and have incurred costs totalling more than £2,000. Appearing at Stevenage Magistrates Court, Jonathan Cuckston, of High Plash in Stevenage,... Full Story »
09:57 - 02 July 2009
THIN Lizzy have pulled out of next month s Sonisphere spectacular at Knebworth House. The Irish hard rock legends, famous for classic hits The Boys Are Back in Town, Jailbreak and Whiskey in a Jar, were due to play on the second day of the inaugural metal... Full Story »
09:41 - 02 July 2009
A CANCER sufferer who is a clinical trial patient is taking part in a walk to raise vital funds for the research centre which has helped save his life. John Worsdale, of Stockens Green in Knebworth, will be taking part in Cancer Research UK s London Pride... Full Story »
09:36 - 21 May 2009
ENTHUSIASTIC gardeners, now is your chance to really put your green fingers to the test. This year s Stevenage in Bloom competition was officially launched last week and now is your opportunity to enter. The seven categories for this year s Comet-backed e... Full Story »
13:27 - 14 May 2009
GREEN-FINGERED gardeners – start cultivating and titivating your gardens in readiness for Stevenage in Bloom 2009. This year s competition has been officially launched today (Thursday) and sponsors for the event include Stevenage Borough Council, Stevenag... Full Story »
13:48 - 28 May 2009
AN MP has asked for an urgent debate in Parliament to stop Bedfordshire plans to extend Luton into Hertfordshire Green Belt. Concerns about the proposals which would destroy an area the size of 20,000 football pitches to the west of Hitchin and increase c... Full Story »
09:59 - 21 May 2009
There are only three weeks to go to oppose plans by Beds councillors which would destroy a huge area of Herts Green Belt. Luton and Central Beds councils plan to meet their Government housing targets and alleviate congestion in Luton by building thousand... Full Story »
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