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The former youth coach at the centre of the abuse scandal rocking the world of football, Barry Bennell – currently at Stevenage’s Lister Hospital – has been charged with eight offences of sexual assault against a boy aged under 14.

The Conservatives retain their majority following the North Herts District Council elections, despite losing two seats – including that of council chairman Ray Shakespeare-Smith.

Two men are in police custody while officers investigate allegations of false imprisonment in Holwell, near Hitchin.