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A winning deal for Brian

13:13 - 05 September 2008

A TELEVISION gameshow contestant got more than he was banking on when the programme produced an unexpected twist. Brian Kelly, 33, appeared in the first episode of the new series of Channel Four s Deal Or No Deal last week in the hope of winning £3,780 to...

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Missing man found

11:46 - 05 September 2008

A MAN with mental health issues who went missing almost two weeks ago has been found safe and well. Christopher Sell, 41, from Hitchin, who was last seen on the town s Whitehill Road on the afternoon of August 23, was found yesterday (Thursday) in Luton...

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Video: Golden Years

RESIDENTS in an Ickleford street held a special party to celebrate its 50th birthday. Half a century ago the first residents moved in to Claymore Drive and on Saturday one of them was still there to raise a glass. Widower Owen Lewis is now a sprightly 91...

Video: Emergency services open day

The EMERGENCY services were on hand to give the public advice about dealing with real life emergencies. An open day was held at Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service s Longfields training centre in Stevenage. Visitors took advantage of a variety of activi...

Gallery: Champions

The North Herts Women s Bowling Association competition finals were held in Hitchin over the weekend. The final of the Hedgehog novice singles competition saw Joan Welch (Riverain) narrowly beat Gillian Davey (North Herts) 21-18 on Saturday morning in war...

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Hitchin Town FC

Canaries still search for first home win

Four points from two games would have normally been an acceptable haul, but Hitchin are still looking for their first home win of the season after Tuesday night s eventful 1-1 draw with BGB Premier strugglers Rugby Town. Hitchin dominated the game but the...

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Stevenage Borough

Morison confident he will score

One of the form teams in the Blue Square Premier visits Broadhall Way this Saturday. Second place Burton Albion, a point off surprise leaders Salisbury, will pose a stern test to Graham Westley s side who languish in the bottom six. Striker Steve Morison...

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Win your wedding cake, thanks to Waitrose!

GOT the dress? Got the venue? Organised the honeymoon? If you re getting married, there are 101 things which need to be arranged. But this week, we want to help out any couple with impending nuptials by offering them a chance to win a fantastic wedding ca...

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Win a relax day for two at Champneys, Henlow

National Spa week is coming up and we want to pamper you! Because we have teamed up with Champneys in Henlow to offer three of our readers the chance to try out a spa experience on us. If you are one of our lucky winners in this great competition, you a...

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Big Brother 9

Who's who in the Big Brother house, what do you think of the housemates so far? Who do you think will win? Share your views on our message board or vote in our interactive poll.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2008

Who do you think will win Strictly Come Dancing this year? Who is your favourite so far? View our profiles on the judges and contestants, and share your views on our message board or vote in our interactive poll.

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