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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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March 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM

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LIVE: Cambridge United v Stevenage - League One latest. Click the link to follow all the action 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.

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March 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM

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Will this move help?

New Stevenage Indoor Market location confirmed

Stevenage Borough Council has announced an official location for the Stevenage Indoor Market move, amid backlash from vendors.

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February 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM

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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:
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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.

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February 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM

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England boss excited to unleash her young Lionesses in French test at Stevenage.
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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.

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February 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM

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Police called after 'vile and racist message' sent to Stevenage FC player.
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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.

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February 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM

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

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…

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February 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM

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Exciting news!!

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.

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February 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM

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

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.

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February 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM

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A gruesome attack.

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.

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February 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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Not something you see everyday!

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?

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February 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM

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Shocking!

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.

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February 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM

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One man was taken to hospital by air ambulance

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.

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February 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM

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

Neil Metcalfe @npmetcalfe.bsky.social · Feb 11

LIVE: Crawley Town v Stevenage - League One.
Arrived in Sussex and ready for kick-off. Click the link below for all the details, live and as they happen:
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LIVE: Crawley Town v Stevenage - League One latest as it happens

Stevenage FC travelled to Crawley Town for their rearranged League One clash. All the action live and as it happens.

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February 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM

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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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February 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM

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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:
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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.

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February 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM

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Sad news for our high streets

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.

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January 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM

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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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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.

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January 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM

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MissingPetsGB @missingpetsgb.bsky.social · Jan 28

🐕COCO has gone missing in Pets at home #Stevenage area. She is very Nervous, very small & had her harness on. Can people please check ring doorbell/CCTV footage, mainly in the pets at home, Costco, Meadway, Fairview Road & Ditchmore lane areas.
If seen, do not chase/try to catch

January 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM

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The public are advised to avoid the area.

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.

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January 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM

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Brilliant work from the emergency services today.

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.

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January 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM

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

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.

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January 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM

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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.