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
Advice given to prevent distraction burglaries September 2, 2010
HOUSEHOLDERS can arm themselves with more information to defend themselves against distraction burglaries with a revamped webpage from Broxbourne Council.
VIDEO: Full steam ahead at Cuffley September 1, 2010
STEAM engines, farm tractors and classic cars rolled into the Cuffley countryside as the Enfield Steam and Country Show took to the road.
Waltham Cross shop keeper 'verbally assaulted' September 1, 2010
WITNESSES are being sought after a Waltham Cross shopkeeper is alleged to have been verbally assaulted.
UK news from the BBC
Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges September 2, 2010
The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption – Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir – have been charged, and provisionally suspended, by the International Cricket Council.
Alcohol drinking 'continues fall' September 2, 2010
Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.
Bone drug linked to cancer risk September 2, 2010
Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests.
Gardeners' Legionnaire's warning September 2, 2010
Gardeners are warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost.
PM backs Hague over aide rumours September 2, 2010
David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says.
Man beat wife and daughter to death September 2, 2010
A florist beat his wife and daughter to death with a rubber mallet before hanging himself amid fears he would lose his biggest customer, an inquest hears.
Pair held over 'honour killing' September 2, 2010
The parents of so-called "honour killing" victim Shafilea Ahmed are arrested on suspicion of her murder, sources say.
Labour defends leader vote rules September 2, 2010
Labour defends its leadership election rules amid evidence some people can cast multiple votes.
News from BBC Sports
Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges September 2, 2010
The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption – Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir – have been charged, and provisionally suspended, by the International Cricket Council.
Live text – US Open day four September 2, 2010
Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic are among the evening's draw on day four at the US Open, where Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki reach the third round.
Carson out of England qualifier September 2, 2010
Goalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement.
Beckham eyes 11 September return September 2, 2010
Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.
Surgery rules Onions out of Ashes September 2, 2010
England and Durham pace bowler Graham Onions to miss the Ashes series against Australia this winter because of a back operation.
Hatton fighting career is 'done' September 2, 2010
Former light-welterweight world champion Ricky Hatton says he is unlikely to fight again.
Curbishley linked with Villa job September 2, 2010
Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.
McCulloch & Naismith in for Scots September 2, 2010
Lee McCulloch and Steven Naismith are among six Rangers players in the Scotland team to face Lithuania on Friday.
