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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 28m

Huntsman not guilty after dead fox found at school

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Huntsman found not guilty after fox found dead at Stowe School

A hunt master is found not guilty of two offences at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 28m

Drone footage marks halfway point of £1bn road

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Halfway point of A428 Black Cat project is marked with drone film

A new 10-mile dual carriageway linking Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire is due to open in 2027.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 28m

People to have their say on sweeping council cuts

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Bedford people to have their say on council cuts

A package designed to save £11.5m will now go to public consultation, and some cuts may be dropped.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 28m

Town's wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost

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Active Luton given £13m to continue improving wellbeing

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 28m

Temporary closure planned at pyramid-shaped pool

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Temporary closure in place at Bedford's pyramid-shaped pool

The council says it will explore sustainable options for the Oasis Beach Pool during the closure.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 28m

Waste blaze caused by battery, says fire service

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Elstow waste site blaze caused by battery, says fire service

A fire service has confirmed the July blaze was accidental and investigations have now ended.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 28m

Dealer who killed after early release is jailed again

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Cheshunt drug dealer who murdered after early release is jailed

A drug dealer who murdered months after being released early from jail gets a 20-year minimum term.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 28m

Cathedral's peregrine falcon chicks now thriving

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Thriving St Albans peregrine falcon chicks spotted miles apart

The St Albans Cathedral chicks have been spotted miles apart and are doing well, experts say.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 10h

'Really kind' staff praised at support service

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'Really kind' staff praised at Bedford support service

Residents praise staff after supported living service makes "remarkable turnaround" in CQC report.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 14h

Wycombe chairman charged with misconduct

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Dan Rice: Wycombe Wanderers chairman charged with misconduct by FA

Wycombe Wanderers chairman Dan Rice is charged with misconduct towards a PGMOL official by the Football Association.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 16h

1995's unsolved murder in the Chiltern Hills

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1995's unsolved murder in the Chiltern Hills - BBC Sounds

In 1995, Janet Brown a mum of three, was found dead at her home.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 17h

Building society ram-raided for the second time

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Olney Nationwide building society ram-raided for the second time

An eyewitness says the damage to the Grade II listed building is "very serious".

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 17h

Victoria Pendleton pays tribute to racing cyclist dad

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Victoria Pendleton pays tribute to racing cyclist dad max

Her father, Max, died after a "long struggle" with Parkinson's disease.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 17h

Police watchdog to look at car and e-bike crash

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Police watchdog to investigate Hitchin car and e-bike crash

British Transport Police refers itself to an independent watchdog after an e-bike rider is injured.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 17h

Speeding driver jailed after 'horrific' crossing crash

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Driver who hit pedestrian on Bedford crossing is jailed

A driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while undertaking on a crossing has been jailed.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 18h

Will Gracia get the best out of a promising young squad?

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Watford: Opinion - Will Javi Gracia get the best out of a promising young squad?

Javi Gracia takes over a Watford squad with plenty of potential on his return to the club, writes Geoff Doyle.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 20h

Three teenagers arrested after playground stabbing

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Watford playground stabbing leads to three teenagers arrested

Police say it as a "targeted attack" and the suspects and the injured man are "known to each other".

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 20h

'Nerdy' man made explosive devices in shed - court

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'Nerdy' Caddington man made explosive devices in shed - court

Harry Whittaker, 33, is charged with making and possessing explosive substances at the semi-detached home.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 21h

Wigan tie 'unbelievable' for Hemel Hempstead

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FA Cup: Wigan Athletic tie 'unbelievable' for Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead boss Lee Allinson is relishing the prospect of an

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 22h

Free parking scrapped in Bedford

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Free parking scrapped in Bedford - BBC Sounds

The scheme had allowed people to stay for up to four hours for free in certain car parks.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 23h

Temporary closure planned at pyramid-shaped pool

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Temporary closure in place at Bedford's pyramid-shaped pool

The council says it will explore sustainable options for the Oasis Beach Pool during the closure.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 23h

Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs

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Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs

Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Waste blaze caused by battery, says fire service

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Elstow waste site blaze caused by battery, says fire service

A fire service has confirmed the July blaze was accidental and investigations have now ended.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Dealer who killed after early release is jailed again

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Cheshunt drug dealer who murdered after early release is jailed

A drug dealer who murdered months after being released early from jail gets a 20-year minimum term.

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Hertfordshire @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Cathedral's peregrine falcon chicks now thriving

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Thriving St Albans peregrine falcon chicks spotted miles apart

The St Albans Cathedral chicks have been spotted miles apart and are doing well, experts say.

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