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Police seize McLaren on A1(M) at Stevenage due to 'anti-social' driving
A McLaren car has been seized by police after two separate officers say they saw the car being driven at speed and "in an anti-social manner around roundabouts". The car was stopped on the A1(M) at Stevenage and seized "over concerns the driver
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Junior doctors' strike action 'very likely to impact' our hospitals
Junior doctors are taking industrial action, which "is very likely to have an impact on the services provided by the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust", hospital bosses have warned. Junior doctors are taking industrial action from 7am on
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Stevenage event announced as more plans for Covid the Cobra revealed
People are invited to join a special walk in Stevenage on Saturday, July 6. The walk will take in the original route of Covid the Cobra - a snake made from 10,085 stones hand-painted by the Stevenage community during the first lockdown in 2020.
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Anti-vaxxer's car in Letchworth creates heated debate
An anti-vaxxer's car has been causing quite a stir in Letchworth. The white Mercedes has been spotted parked in Grange Road, with signs displayed that criticise mRNA vaccines. There are also other signs in the car that say "cash is king" and
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Princess Anne taken to hospital with minor injuries, Buckingham Palace reveals
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has been taken to hospital with minor injuries and concussion, Buckingham Palace has announced. Princess Anne's admission to hospital comes following an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday (June
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Hay fever sufferers beware as Hertfordshire set for very high pollen levels
Hay fever sufferers could be in for a long week, with the pollen count set to soar in Hertfordshire over the next five days. The Met Office has warned the pollen count will be very high across most of the UK from today through to Friday. The
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Marathon effort for GOSH in memory of two-year-old Orla
A dad has taken part in a challenge which saw two men run seven marathon distances, in seven countries, in seven days, in memory of his two-year-old daughter, who died of a rare brain tumour last year. Orla Tuckwell, from Hertfordshire, was diagnosed
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Hibs goalkeeper reportedly on Stevenage radar
Stevenage are being linked with yet another player that was plying his trade in the Scottish Premiership last season. Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott was part of the Hibernian squad having arrived at Easter Road last summer from Charlton Athletic.
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General Election 2024: Hitchin Labour candidate unveils local manifesto
Labour's Hitchin candidate has unveiled a mini manifesto, setting out five pledges to residents ahead of the General Election. Alistair Strathern has served as the MP for Mid Bedfordshire since October of last year, but is now taking on Conservative
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Whipsnade Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffe
There is delight at Bedfordshire's Whipsnade Zoo after the birth of a baby giraffe. The female reticulated giraffe calf was born on Monday, June 17, to mum Ijuma and dad Bashu, after a four-hour long labour, and less than an hour after being born
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Knebworth House announces summer event schedule ahead of opening
Knebworth House, Gardens & Park is set to open daily from the end of June until the start of September. The historic site and its attractions, including the Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail, will welcome visitors from Saturday, June 29 to
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Works on major road through Hitchin may cause delays
Temporary traffic lights will be operating along a section of a major road in Hitchin this week, while works to the footway are carried out. Hertfordshire Highways are carrying out footway reconstruction works along a section of Fishponds Road
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New shop set to open in Stevenage town centre
A new shop is set to open in The Forum in Stevenage town centre on Saturday. The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance will be opening a charity shop to help support its life-saving work. A spokesperson for the charity said: "Our fantastic new charity
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Stevenage cyclists help non-speaking people learn to communicate
A group of friends who cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats have raised more than £10,000 for a charity that helped a man with autism to communicate. The challenge saw three family members from Stevenage - Rob, Rosa and Scott - complete the