Hartford20 Aug 2025Gardener's delight after giant rare plant flowersA man says he is overjoyed that an agave americana has bloomed after 20 years in his front garden.20 Aug 202520 May 2025Police seize more than 70 e-scooters and e-bikesMost riders stopped during a three-day crackdown were under 18 and one was aged eight, police say.20 May 202522 Jan 2025Houses approved despite sewage concernsOutline permission is granted for up to 30 homes despite concerns about the impact on sewers.22 Jan 202524 Dec 2024Tree falls on road - days after council inspectionA precariously-leaning tree has plunged down on to a busy road just days after it was declared safe.24 Dec 202412 Jun 2024Banned van driver is spared jail after crashThe disqualified and uninsured driver was three times over the drink-drive limit, police reveal.12 Jun 20243 May 2024Grand National protesters who tried to block road finedRosa Sharkey and James Kelly argued their protest was legal, but a district judge disagreed.3 May 202426 Feb 2024Upskirting mechanic had hidden cameras in homeRyan Beaumont secretly filmed women and children in an "appalling breach of trust".26 Feb 20245 Sep 2023Head teacher in row over banned shoes listParents accuse the Cheshire head teacher of going "to war" with them over the policy.5 Sep 20238 Jul 2023Suspicious device found in garden of home - policeOfficers were alerted to the find in Hartford, near Huntingdon, at about 12:15 BST, police say.8 Jul 2023