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Charity Rainbow Run raises £20k for our hospitals
More than 500 people took part in the Rainbow Run at Ridlins Stadium in Stevenage on Sunday, raising more than £20,000 for the East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity. Now in its third year, the Rainbow Run raises funds for projects to
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Triathlon raises £15k for seriously ill boy from Codicote
A triathlon in aid of a seriously ill North Herts schoolboy has raised more than £15,000 to support his increasing needs at home, with donations still coming in. William Eames, an 11-year-old from Codicote, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD
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North Herts festival organisers apologise for traffic nightmare
The organisers of a festival in North Herts have apologised for the gridlock and tailbacks caused by the event, in part blaming vehicle breakdowns for the chaos. Yesterday (June 26) was the start of Groundswell at Lannock Manor Farm in Weston.
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Stevenage council fells 22 mature trees 'to protect property'
A total of 22 trees have been felled in Stevenage "to proactively protect property", the borough council has confirmed. The Lombardy poplar trees were near Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre in Aston Lane and a residential area. A spokesperson
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'Significant disruption' to health services as junior doctors strike
Five days of junior doctors' strike action over pay began today (June 27), which health chiefs are warning "will cause significant disruption" to services in our area. Junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association union will
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New Letchworth swim school set to open in September
A new swim school will be opening in Letchworth in September, to meet growing demand for lessons. St Francis' College is set to offer children's swimming lessons for 50 weeks of the year, seven days a week. Leisure manager Rob Canfield said
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Stevenage handed Norwich trip in Carabao Cup
Stevenage will face a trip to Championship opponents in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The draw for the opening round of the competition was made this morning and Alex Revell’s men have been handed an away game at Norwich City in the week
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North Herts and Stevenage CVS: Let's raise the profile for small charities
If you were asked to name a charity that operates in our area, chances are you’d name one of the large high-profile national charities. Unless, of course, you have first-hand experience of working with some of the smaller players on the scene.
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Campaigners back out on bid to buy Lower Green Farm from county council
Campaigners will no longer be putting in a bid to purchase a farm – once home to the Ickleford Equestrian Centre – from Hertfordshire County Council. Hundreds of residents signed a petition calling on the council to take steps to reinstate the
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Permission refused for two flat blocks in Hitchin
Planning permission for two blocks of flats in Hitchin, that would be "visually overbearing and intrusive", has been refused. A developer had wanted to demolish garages at Mount Garrison and build four two-storey blocks of flats in their place.
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Scary Tale Halloween musical to raise money for charity
Variety Express are bringing a Halloween-themed family musical to Letchworth this autumn. Scary Tale will run at St Francis' Theatre from October 31 to November 3, with performances at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are available from varietyexpress.org.uk
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Road closure in Hitchin causing delays
Motorists are being advised to avoid an area of Hitchin where delays have been reported due to a road closure. A section of the B656 London Road is currently closed due to roadworks. Mill Lane is also closed due to gas main work on Mill Lane
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Citizens Advice North Herts: Understanding section 21 notices
A section 21 notice is a legal document used by private landlords, letting agents or housing associations. They use it to tell you that they want you to move out of your house, flat or room. This is also called an eviction notice or a notice seeking