Local  news from around the Borough of Broxbourne, which covers Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford and the surrounding area.

Local News from Hoddesdon and Broxbourne Mercury

Hoddesdon town show kicks off on Saturday September 2, 2010
HODDESDON Town Show kicks off on Saturday, with promotions and activities in the High Street, by the Clock Tower, and in the Tower Centre between 10am and 3pm.

Six-year-old 'seriously injured' in Broadley Common road collision September 1, 2010
A SIX-year-old boy has been seriously injured following a road collision in Broadley Common today (Wednesday September 1).

Missing Hoddesdon man found safe September 1, 2010
EIGHTY-four-year old Benedetto Cicchirillo from Hoddesdon has been found safe and well after being reported missing yesterday (Tuesday August 31).

Local Sports News from Hoddesdon and Broxbourne Mercury

GB Lions ready to roar at Rye House September 2, 2010
GREAT Britain’s Young Lions will be pinning their hopes on home track advantage for the biggest sporting event Rye House has ever staged – the World Under-21 Final.

Five star display from Hertford August 31, 2010
HERTFORD Town recorded back to back Spartan League, premier division wins in style with a 5-0 hammering of Kingsbury London Tigers.

Doku secures a point for Abbey August 30, 2010
XANIEL Doku's second half strike secured a point for Waltham Abbey at table-topping Brentwood Town in Ryman League, division one North.

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.