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Community order for Clifton builder after dangerous extension work
A builder from Clifton whose work on an extension left the building dangerous and at risk of collapse has been sentenced. Craig Skelton, of Earl Close, Clifton, has been ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work and pay £250 towards prosecution
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DWP pay more than £300m after state pension underpayment error
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has repaid more than £300m to individuals impacted by historic underpayments of pensions, an update has revealed. The problem affected marred women whose husbands reached pensionable age before 2008. It
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New Whipsnade Zoo enclosure to be built on Green Belt
A new enclosure is to be built at Whipsnade Zoo and will protect “critically endangered” species. Applicant and international conservation charity the Zoological Society of London submitted full plans for a new primate and anoa exhibit, a separate
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Catwalk for a cause: Sustainable fashion show coming to Hitchin
Models will walk down a catwalk dressed in high quality second-hand clothing at a charity event showcasing alternatives to fast fashion. The event is being organised by charity Helping Herts, in conjunction with Brick Lane Hitchin - an independent
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East of England Tourism Awards 2022-2023: Experience of the Year winner revealed
PrimEVIL has been named winner of the Experience of the Year award, sponsored by insight6, at the East of England Tourism Awards 2022-2023. Based in Lenwade, Norfolk, PrimEVIL is a scare experience with 100 scare actors working across its themed
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Students crowned champions in coding and encyrption competition
Four students from The Highfield School in Letchworth have been crowned East of England champions in the CyberFirst Girls competition. Students Susannah, Isabella, Harriette and Freya attended the regional finals in Ipswich - competing with other
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East of England Tourism Awards: Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable award winner named
Retreat East in Suffolk has been named winner of the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award at the East of England Tourism Awards 2022-2023. Nestled in 35 acres on a former dairy farm near Coddenham, Suffolk, Retreat East is a luxury
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Sustainability column: What can I do to help the climate crisis?
As we hear more about the climate crisis, it’s easy to think the problem is too big for us to fix. It’s certainly a big challenge but that doesn’t mean we can’t help change things. I’m going to be writing a regular column for the Comet with hints
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Great news for Daryl Horgan puts him back in contention for Stevenage recall
Stevenage have been handed a boost prior to the visit of Salford City - although Steve Evans admits the reason for Daryl Horgan's return makes the boost itself pale into insignificance. The on-loan Wycombe Wanderers man has been missing while his