Local news, sports and weather from around the Borough of Broxbourne, which covers Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Goffs Oak and the surrounding area.
Local News from Cheshunt and Waltham Cross Mercury
Waltham Cross road crash victim named March 1, 2010
A MAN from Waltham Cross who died after a collision with a car has been named as 31-year-old Raymond Woodhead.
Gang who kidnapped Cheshunt girl jailed March 1, 2010
FOUR men were sentenced on Friday to a total of 47 years for the kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl from Cheshunt over a drug smuggling row.
Man dies in Waltham Cross March 1, 2010
A 38-YEAR-old man from Waltham Cross was killed on Saturday (February 27) after he was in collision with a car.
UK news from the BBC
Kidnapped Sahil found in Pakistan March 16, 2010
The family of a five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped while in Pakistan say they are "ecstatic" after he is found.
EU urges faster cut of UK deficit March 16, 2010
Government plans to cut the UK's budget deficit are not ambitious enough, a European Commission report will warn this week.
MPs call for new Omagh bomb probe March 16, 2010
A new investigation must examine whether the state withheld vital intelligence in the hunt for the Omagh bombers, says a report.
Six MPs' expenses appeals fail March 16, 2010
Six of the last MPs to appeal against a ruling that they repay expenses claims have been told they must pay them back.
Soldier dies after Afghan blast March 16, 2010
A British soldier has died from wounds received last month in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the MoD says.
Police quizzed over abuse deaths March 16, 2010
Ten police officers are under investigation over a mother and daughter found dead in a burned out car after years of abuse.
GPs 'overrun with minor ailments' March 16, 2010
Doctors and health campaigners say too many people are going to see their GP with minor problems such as coughs and colds.
Petrol price 'to hit record high' March 16, 2010
Petrol prices in the UK could hit a record average high of £1.20 a litre in the next few weeks, according the AA.
News from BBC Sports
England labour to Chittagong win March 16, 2010
England win the first Test against Bangladesh by 181 runs in Chittagong after a spirited display by the hosts on a tense final day.
FA may investigate Gerrard clash March 16, 2010
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard may face disciplinary action by the Football Association after appearing to hit Portsmouth's Michael Brown in the 4-1 win over the south-coast side.
Mourinho 'has nothing to prove' March 15, 2010
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho says he has "nothing to prove to Chelsea" when he returns to his old club on Tuesday for their Champions League last-16 tie.
Cheltenham fever mounts March 15, 2010
National Hunt's showpiece meeting starting on Tuesday is among the most eagerly awaited in history.
Beckham has successful operation March 16, 2010
Surgery on David Beckham's ruptured Achilles tendon has been deemed "a success" but ends any hopes he had of playing in this summer's World Cup.
Hughes included on Hull shortlist March 16, 2010
Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is one of five names on the shortlist for the vacant Hull job, BBC Sport understands.
Robinson delays naming Scots team March 15, 2010
Andy Robinson delays naming his Scotland side to face Ireland in Saturday's final Six Nations match because of a lengthy injury list.
Monye ready for England return March 15, 2010
Winger Ugo Monye expects to be fit for England's Six Nations game against France, despite being stretchered off against Scotland.
