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Reading v Stevenage - League One latest
Almost time for kick-off, click the link below to follow all the action live and as it happens:
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LIVE: Cambridge United v Stevenage - League One latest as it happens Stevenage FC travelled north east to Cambridge United. All the action from the Abbey Stadium live and as it happens.

LIVE: Cambridge United v Stevenage - League One latest. Click the link to follow all the action as it happens.
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New Stevenage Indoor Market location confirmed Stevenage Borough Council has announced an official location for the Stevenage Indoor Market move, amid backlash from vendors.

Will this move help?

LIVE: England v France - U23 women's international latest as it happens England women's U23 side took on France in a friendly at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage. All the action live and as it happens.

England v France - live from Stevenage.
Sounds strange, even writing it down, but the cubs are in town, the U23 England Lionesses as they play their French counterparts. All the action to come via the live blog, click the link below:
www.thecomet.net/sport/249640...

England boss excited to unleash her young Lionesses in French test at Stevenage England U23 women's boss Emma Coates on the clash with France at the Lamex Stadium, home of Stevenage FC.

England boss excited to unleash her young Lionesses in French test at Stevenage.
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Police called after 'vile and racist message' sent to Stevenage FC player Stevenage FC have reported a racist message sent to one of their players, with the police, FA, the PFA and Kick it Out all notified.

Police called after 'vile and racist message' sent to Stevenage FC player.
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Live updates as car crash causes gas leak in Shefford Residents in the area of Stanford Rd and Bedford Rd, Shefford, are advised to keep their windows and doors closed while fire crews deal with a…

Residents in the area are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

Updated plans for new Stevenage Sports & Leisure Centre revealed It's time to have your say after "updated" designs were revealed by the council for a new Sports & Leisure Centre in Stevenage.

Exciting news!!

Rail disruption after person hit by train at Stevenage All lines are blocked between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes Central this morning after a person was hit by a train.

Our thoughts are with the individual and their family at this time.

Police seize two dogs in connection with Stevenage chicken killings Two dogs have been seized by police in connection with an investigation into the killing of a number of chickens in Stevenage.

A gruesome attack.

WATCH: White Rolls Royces parade through Hitchin in 'impressive' display Several white Rolls Royces were spotted driving through Bancroft in Hitchin yesterday, but what was going on?

Not something you see everyday!

Fire at former Shefford nursing home started deliberately A fire at a former nursing home in Shefford has been deemed as "deliberate" after an investigation by Beds Fire and Rescue Service.

Shocking!

Multiple men charged after Hitchin stabbing which left two hospitalised Six men have been charged following a stabbing in Hitchin earlier this month, which left two people hospitalised.

One man was taken to hospital by air ambulance

Click the link below to follow all the action live as Stevenage play at Crawley Town.

The rest of my Newsquest colleagues are busy on their own live blogs today for their various clubs and the design team have been busy. Spot the odd one out from someone who went rogue...
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LIVE: Transfer deadline day January 2025 - Stevenage still looking Stevenage FC are still hoping to be busy on transfer deadline day. All the action from Boro and League One in general.

Welcome to transfer deadline day. All the news from Stevenage, League One and beyond from the twice-yearly circus. Will Boro be busy? Who will panic buy? Will League One clubs continue their crazy spending? Click the link below to find out:
www.thecomet.net/sport/249040...

Closure of Halifax branches in Stevenage and Letchworth confirmed Halifax branches in Stevenage and Letchworth are set to close, as Lloyds Banking Group announced it would be shutting down more than 120 locations.

Sad news for our high streets

We fear nobody in this league - Dan Kemp and Stevenage ready for Wrexham test Dan Kemp on the 1-0 win for Stevenage FC at Barnsley and their away game at Wrexham AFC.

Stevenage's Dan Kemp on:
🔴 the trip to Wrexham,
⚪ the win over Barnsley, and
🔴 the ever-growing confidence and belief among the Boro squad.
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Live updates as emergency services attend Stevenage blaze Fire services are currently attending a fire in the Poplars area of Stevenage, with the public advised to avoid the area.

The public are advised to avoid the area.

Fire at former Shefford nursing home sparks investigation An official investigation has been launched after a fire broke out at a former nursing home in Shefford this morning.

Brilliant work from the emergency services today.

Big cat sanctuary boss banned from keeping animals after cruelty offences Cat Survival Trust boss Terrence Moore has been banned from keeping animals for five years after being found guilty of cruelty offences.

'Britain's Tiger King' was also ordered to pay fines and costs in excess of £14,000

Man arrested in connection with sexual assault on Hitchin bus service A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident in North Herts yesterday.

Detective Sergeant Ian Smith said: “I appreciate this news will be alarming, however we take reports of this nature extremely seriously and an arrest has been made.

Reporter Sophia-Fai went over to the newly-opened Creams Café in Stevenage

Find out what she thought: www.thecomet.net/news/2487760...

Stevenage off-licence bids to stay open An off-licence in Stevenage that police believe is a gang’s ‘base’ has appealed against a decision to revoke its alcohol licence.

Its licence was revoked last month

Stevenage put together complete away cup performance to beat Orient in Vertu Trophy Stevenage FC travelled to Leyton Orient for a round of 16 match in the Vertu Trophy. The match report from the 1-0 win at Brisbane Road.

FT: Leyton Orient 0 Stevenage 1 - Vertu Trophy match report.
If you could devise the perfect away performance in a cup, it may look a lot like this.
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Vertu Trophy starting to get interesting for Alex Revell and Stevenage Alex Revell was delighted with the 1-0 win for Stevenage FC at Leyton Orient in the Vertu Trophy for many reasons.

And so he should be excited, I've been excited for ages now...
The thoughts of Alex Revell as Stevenage advanced to the quarter-finals of the Vertu Trophy with victory at Leyton Orient.
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Two wins from Wembley now - Orient v Stevenage player ratings in the Vertu Trophy Stevenage FC travelled to Leyton Orient for the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy and with a much-changed game. The player ratings from Brisbane Road.

Sometimes player ratings when everyone is good is harder than when everyone is poor. You kind of think you should be harsher. Spoiler, I wasn't harsh but I did pick a man of the match that others didn't it seems. Stevenage player ratings from the Vertu Trophy win.
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Goode to be back - and Charlie beginning to eye a trip to Wembley for Stevenage Stevenage FC defender Charlie Goode made his return from injury in the win over Leyton Orient and has now set his eyes on a trip to Wembley.

Such a classy defender and great to see him back. He is another starting to fancy Stevenage's chances in the Vertu Trophy.
www.thecomet.net/sport/248758...

Britton School of Performing Arts is hosting a launch event for its new Letchworth facility.

The exciting event will include taster sessions and a tour hosted by West End Star Lady Kerry Ellis.

Find out more here: www.thecomet.net/news/2487531...