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One Stop shop re-opens in Stevenage
A Stevenage One Stop store has reopened following a refurbishment. The refreshed store in Broadwater Crescent closed on Monday, July 8 and re-opened on Friday, July 12, boasting a selection of deals on everyday items, alongside dairy, desserts,
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Police descend on Hertfordshire farm in search of kidnapped woman's remains
Police have descended on a farm in Hertfordshire in a fresh search for the remains of a woman who was kidnapped more than 50 years ago. Muriel McKay, the wife of Alick McKay, chief executive at News International and close friend of media mogul
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Cricket round-up: Hitchin still on top after last-over win
Hitchin maintained their grip on top spot in Division One of the Herts Cricket League with a victory over another one of the promotion-chasing sides. They beat Sawbridgeworth by six runs, thanks to a last over success at Lucas Lane. Winning
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Planning permission granted for new Hitchin homeless hostel
Planning permission has been granted for a new homeless hostel to be built in Hitchin. The charity One YMCA has been given the green light by North Herts Council to build a 21-bed hostel on Nightingale Road for young adults, aged 18 to 25, with
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Hertfordshire charity receives £85,000 from anonymous donor
The Hertfordshire branch of a national charity is celebrating after receiving an £85,000 donation from an anonymous person. The generous donation has tipped funds raised by the Hertfordshire Fundraising Branch of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to
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Three-car pile-up closes A1(M) between Stevenage and Welwyn
All three emergency services were called to a three-car pile-up on the A1(M) southbound on Saturday morning. The incident between junction 7 at Stevenage and junction 6 at Welwyn happened at around 10.20am. Police officers, firefighters and
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Care home director cooks up a storm raising over £24,000 for Barchester charity
Staff and residents at Iris Court care home in Gosmore are praising their managing director, Angela Bradford, following her charity cook off performance. Stepping out of her comfort zone, Angela competed in the Barchester Charitable Foundation
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Enjoy the delights of the Chatsworth Country Fair and save £30pp
ENJOY a trip to the unforgettable Chatsworth Country Fair, held amidst the stunning scenery of the Peak District and the grand Chatsworth House. We have teamed up with Just Go to help save you £30. This two-day escape, starting on August 31
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Men stabbed as England fans brawl in Hertfordshire streets after Euro 2024 final
Two men suffered stab wounds during a huge brawl in Hertfordshire last night, which broke out after England lost to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Millions around the UK watched on as the Three Lions lost 2-1 on Sunday, but violence quickly broke
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunder in Hertfordshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering Hertfordshire with heavy rain and possible thunder forecast. Outbreaks of heavy downpours are expected to develop later this afternoon (July 15) with the alert in place between 3pm today
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Driver's car flips onto roof in wet weather on A1(M)
The driver of a car that flipped onto its roof in wet weather on the A1(M) has escaped serious injury, Herts police have confirmed. Yesterday (Sunday), a spokesperson for the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit said
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Family ‘devastated by brain tumours’ campaign for more funding
The bereaved daughter of a Stevenage cyclist is campaigning for more research funding during glioblastoma awareness week (July 15 to 21). Philip Brooks, 67, from Stevenage, died in March 2022 only three months after he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma
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Vehicle fire causing A1(M) delays between Letchworth and Stevenage
A vehicle fire on the A1(M) southbound, between junction 9 at Letchworth and junction 8 at Stevenage, is causing delays. One lane has been closed and emergency services are at the scene. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
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Stevenage raises £150,000 for Cancer Research UK at Race for Life's Pretty Muddy
Thousands of runners took part in the Race for Life in Stevenage, raising £150,000 for Cancer Research UK. More than 3,500 people took part in the event on Sunday, July 7 at Fairlands Valley Park. Runners could choose from the 3k, 5k or 10k
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Crowds flock to Hertfordshire stations for glimpse of steam train
Crowds flocked to stations across Hertfordshire on Saturday to catch a glimpse of an historic steam train. The locomotive, known as Blue Peter, started its journey to York from King's Cross, before taking the Hertford loop line from Alexandra Palace
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‘Time to Shine’ as NHS Trust celebrates our heroes
Staff from the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust were treated to a glitzy night of celebrations at the annual Time to Shine awards. The trust - which runs Hertford County Hospital, Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
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Pervert targets boys at Stevenage schools for indecent images and videos
A pervert has been targeting boys at schools in Stevenage, asking them to send indecent images and videos over Snapchat. The pervert, who is known to police, promises to give the boys Xbox codes, or other vouchers, in return for indecent photos
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Stevenage driver arrested on suspicion of car theft and drink driving
A driver has been arrested in Stevenage on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, drink driving and having no insurance. The 25-year-old man was arrested by police on Fairlands Way, at the junction with Grace Way, shortly before midday on Saturday
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Funding boost for Stevenage council to tackle discarded chewing gum issue
Stevenage Borough Council has received nearly £15,000 to deal with discarded chewing gum on the streets. The funding – a £14,528 grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force and administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy – is designed to
