'I'm proud I went to a special school – it's my strength' Toby Hayward, now 27, says attending a SEND school was his "foundation to where I am now".

'I'm proud I went to a SEND school – it's my strength'

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Two arrested after boy killed and two injured in Flitwick crash Police say a vehicle collided with three teenagers, two riding a bike and another on a scooter.

Two arrested after boy killed and two hurt in crash

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Bedford woman is Fair Isle's only nurse Tammy Hine says she wanted to live somewhere remote and have one last adventure before turning 50.

I'm the only medic on the island – but I wish I'd brought some trousers

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Diggers start work on Flamstead field on protected Chiltern Hills Flamstead Parish council says people are shocked to see construction happening.

Shock as diggers start work on Chilterns field

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Reform UK wins first seat on Luton Council in by-election James Fletcher narrowly beat the Liberal Democrats in the Wigmore by-election in Luton.

Reform UK wins first seat on council in by-election

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Real Bedford unveils new football stadium plans The club says a new ground and campus are part of its ambitions to bring league football to a town.

Non-league football club unveils plans for stadium

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Driver arrested after motorcyclist killed in Hatfield crash A 50-year-old man has been questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Driver arrested after motorcyclist killed in crash

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Water and wildlife return to 'neglected' Clavering ponds Two restored ponds on the Hertfordshire-Essex border see recovery, including breeding newts.

Water and wildlife return to farmland ponds

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Three jailed after knife seen in Milton Keynes shopping centre Police say officers attended but there were no reports of anyone being threatened or injured.

Three jailed after knife seen in shopping centre

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Aerial pictures show Black Cat roundabout progress National Highways says the scheme, which involves building a new 10-mile carriageway, is "on track".

Aerial pictures show Black Cat roundabout progress

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Milton Keynes security guard touched many hearts, say family Gary Stanley's family say he had an "infectious smile" and "brought laughter and warmth" everywhere.

Security guard touched many hearts, say family

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Man arrested on suspicion of stalking Luton MP Sarah Owen Bedfordshire Police says it is in contact with Sarah Owen's office about preventative measures.

Man arrested on suspicion of stalking MP

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Biker who died in Caddington crash 'one of life's characters' Motorcyclist Paul Gowlett, known as Gadget, will be greatly missed, his family and friends say.

Man killed in crash was 'one of life's characters'

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Dunstable postman denied six-figure payout after gambling glitch Stephen Harvey says the six-figure sum was put back into his account before it was then suspended.

Postman won £330,000 due to glitch, says bookmaker

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Gun-obsessed Hertfordshire teen jailed after firing weapons in public Henri Nikolli, 19, from Welwyn Garden City, is jailed for multiple drugs and firearms offences.

Gun-obsessed teen 'test-fired weapons' in public

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Group from Hertfordshire Community Foundation at Awards evening event

Winner collecting award on stage

Celebrating Hertfordshire’s heroes! 💛
We sponsored the Volunteer Award at the #HeartFMHeroAwards, won by Debbie Doherty (Ollie Foundation). Inspiring stories, joyful performances from Electric Umbrella & amazing community spirit! 👏

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Man in campervan 'trapped' in closed Hemel Hempstead car park Ex-firefighter Richard Fitzgerald does not know when he will be able to leave the site.

Campervan dweller 'trapped' as car park closed

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Funeral takes place in Bedfordshire for 101-year-old WW2 veteran D-Day veteran Richard Wood saw the deaths of 47 colleagues when his Royal Navy ship was hit in 1943.

Funeral to take place for World War Two veteran

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Giant inflatable bowel comes to Luton to promote cancer awareness The interactive model by Bowel Cancer UK demonstrates the various stages of the condition.

Giant inflatable bowel to promote cancer awareness

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Milton Keynes women-only taxi service looks to expand Women's Wheelz Taxis is set up by former driving instructors Sharon Gorham and Chelsea Booth.

Women-only taxi service looks to expand

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Aylesbury exhibition dispels myth of Anglo-Saxon 'Dark Ages' A warlord's sword is among many Saxon items on display for the first time in a new exhibition.

Burials tell story of life and death in Saxon England

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George's Marvellous Medicine drawings go on display in Buckinghamshire Illustrations of George's Marvellous Medicine, used in broadcasts of Jackanory, form part of an exhibition.

Drawings from Roald Dahl Jackanory go on display

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Driver streaming TikTok videos caused Essex dad's death Norman Case's family say he had dropped his two children at a school bus stop before the crash.

Dad killed by driver streaming TikTok video

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Hertfordshire MPs want to pause Albury school closure plans A letter highlights the "real strength of feeling" in a village after 500 people sign a petition.

MPs call for pause on plan to close 12-pupil school

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Bedfordshire teen raises awareness of toxic shock syndrome Ava, 16, says the condition caused her to have four heart attacks and long-lasting complications.

'I want other kids to know about toxic shock syndrome'

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Second person dies following two-vehicle Rickmansworth crash A man is arrested and has been released on bail.

Mum, in her 90s, and daughter die after car crash

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Teenage girl dies after car crashes into tree in Sawbridgeworth The car driver, 17, is arrested after Megan Swann dies and two other girls are injured, police say.

Teenage girl dies after car crashes into tree

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Local community group posing by lock gate on Grand union canal

#ThrowbackThursday to a trip from Spring 2023. Redbourn Community Group are regulars with Wexp and always have a wonderful time on the water. Thank you for your continued support 💙🌊 #Charity #BoatHire #Community #Herts #LifesBetterByWater #GrandUnionCanal #ThursdayMood #UKCanals

Hemel Hempstead killer's sentence feels 'painfully short' - widow She questions the length of the jail term given to a man who punched and killed her husband.

Killer's sentence 'painfully short', widow says

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Leaseholders in Luton forced to pay for fire safety work Joseph Brown says the charges for his flat will increase by about £1,500 a quarter from April.

Leaseholders forced to pay for cladding removal

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