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Missing girl from Baldock found
Police have confirmed that a 16-year-old girl from Baldock who had been reported missing has now been found. Abbie was last seen at around 5pm on Monday, June 24. Police confirmed this afternoon (June 27) that she has now been located, and
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Head of Letchworth private school hits out at Labour's VAT plans
The head of St Francis' College in Letchworth has spoken out against Labour's plans for fee-paying schools, warning it could cause many to close. James Nichols, who runs the private all-girls school in Broadway, has expressed concerns over the
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Ex licensee of Stevenage Wetherspoon's pub to stand trial for assault
The former licensee of The Standing Order pub in Stevenage High Street is set to stand trial, accused of assault by beating. Bradley Cartwright was arrested and charged following an incident in Park Place in Stevenage town centre in December last
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Footage shows driver speeding wrong way on M25 before killing two in crash
Footage captured the moment a "selfish" driver sped the wrong way on the M25 in Hertfordshire, before crashing and killing two people. Barancan Nurcin, 22, has been handed an 18 year prison sentence - the longest sentence ever imposed for death
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Hitchin election candidate Sid Cordle interview
Christian People's Alliance candidate Sid Cordle has set out why he should be Hitchin's new MP after next week's General Election. Mr Cordle, who lives in the constituency, is the leader of the CPA, a fringe party that has never elected an MP to
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Poundland in Hitchin set to permanently close
Poundland in Hitchin town centre will permanently close on July 16, the Comet can reveal. A spokesperson for the discount store chain said the company had not been able to secure a long-term lease for the unit in Bancroft. He said: "We’ve sadly
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Cricket round-up: Hitchin storm to the top of the table as weather plays part again
There was plenty of differing weather for clubs to face in the Herts Cricket League this week - and it brought many differing results. The rain of the morning gave way to sunny and warm conditions and made the toss important. Hitchin bounded
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Letchworth school 'requires improvement', Ofsted finds
A school in Letchworth, where pupils "are enthusiastic learners", has been told it requires improvement by Ofsted. Northfields Infants and Nursery School has been rated as 'requires improvement' overall by the education watchdog, following its
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Man charged with murder in Ickleford released on bail
A 21-year-old from Hitchin who has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Ickleford has been released on bail. Oscar Jackson, of Wilshere Crescent in Hitchin, was charged following the death of a male in his 40s, at Ickleford
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Free pickleball taster sessions to celebrate Stevenage club's success
Free taster sessions of pickleball in Stevenage are being offered by a club that is celebrating its popularity. From 9.30am to 12.30pm tomorrow (June 26) at Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, Stevenage Pickleball Club will be hosting an event to
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General Election 2024: Tory candidate's six point plan for Hitchin
With the General Election now just a week away ,The Comet is taking a look at the pledges made by the man seeking another five years as your MP in Hitchin. Polls currently forecast a tight race between Conservative Bim Afolami and Labour's Alistair
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Athletics round-up: 42-year-old record smashed by young Stevenage athletes
A record that has stood for more than 40 years has been kicked from the record books by a team of young athletes. The previous 4x100m best at Stevenage & North Herts Athletics Club was 43.2 seconds, set in 1982. The current senior sprint coach
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Explained: Hitchin train station eastern access and the General Election blame game
Hitchin train station has become a talking point in the run up to this year's General Election, with candidates from Labour and Conservative weighing in on the issue of eastern access. Conservative Bim Afolami and his Labour rival Alistair Strathern
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Fans of James Joyce's 'Ulysses' celebrate Bloomsday in Letchworth
Fans of Ulysses by James Joyce took part in Letchworth's first Bloomsday celebration - paying homage to the novel's protagonist Leopold Bloom. The novel, which was published in 1922, takes place in Dublin across one day - June 16, 1904 - and follows
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Grade II-listed former rectory for sale in Stevenage
A Grade II-listed Georgian former rectory in Stevenage is on the market for £2 million. The property on Rectory Lane was divided into two separate homes - 1 and 2 The Priory - around 50 years ago. The property boasts a feature cantilever staircase
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Alex MacDonald joins Steve Evans again as Stevenage exit is confirmed
Alex MacDonald has linked up with Steve Evans again after signing for Rotherham United. The midfielder had been in talks with extending his stay at Stevenage at the end of the season but like Kane Hemmings, who joined Crewe Alexandra last week,