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Terence Vancooten leaves Stevenage for 'significant fee'

A "significant fee" has ended Terence Vancooten's seven-year stay with Stevenage. The defender, who joined from Reading in 2017, has made a permanent switch to League One rivals Burton Albion, signing a three-year deal. The 26-year-old made

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Parks and nature reserves in North Herts receive Green Flag awards

Five green spaces in Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock and Royston have been named as among the best in the UK. The award-winning green spaces in North Herts were Oughtonhead Common in Hitchin for the ninth year running, Ivel Springs LNR (local nature

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Crime data shows surge in Herts shoplifting offences

Newly-released data has revealed a significant rise in the number of robbery and shoplifting offences in Hertfordshire. A total of 74,608 offences were recorded by Hertfordshire police in the year ending March 2024, according to the data from the

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Recap: Trains disrupted until end of the day

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Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre shortlisted for UK-wide award

Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre has been shortlisted for a prestigious UK-wide honour at the UKActive awards. The centre, run by Everyone Active, is a finalist in the Healthy Communities Award category for its work with the wider community.

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Free kit for North Herts kids' football team after grant

A kids' football team in North Hertfordshire has been able to provide free kit to all its players after a grant from a grassroots sports fund. AO, the electricals retailer, has put together a six-figure funding pot that will be handed out as grants

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Stevenage residents asked to share their views on park changes

Stevenage residents are being invited to share their views on parks in the town. Stevenage Borough Council want to know what residents would like to see from their parks in the future, and will be developing action plans for all of the major parks

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Stevenage woman who lost husband to bowel cancer commits to charity challenge

A woman from Stevenage who lost her husband to bowel cancer has committed to a swimming fundraising challenge. Debbie Wylie will be swimming 40km in August in memory of her husband, Chris, to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK. Chris was diagnosed

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BBC release new podcast series on Muriel McKay

A new podcast series about the 1969 kidnapping of Muriel McKay is coming to BBC Radio Four. 'Intrigue: Worse Than Murder' will tell the story of what happened the night Muriel was taken and in the days, months and years that followed. It coincides

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Latest court results for Stevenage and surrounding area

The latest court results for Welwyn Hatfield and surrounding areas, taken from St Albans, Hatfield and Stevenage magistrates courts Hatfield Magistrates Court results – July 12  Patrick Kavanagh: 40, of Lincoln Close, Welwyn Garden City. On

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‘Appalled’ Hitchin MP meets residents facing big ground rent rise

Alistair Strathern, Labour MP for Hitchin, has said that he is "appalled" by the situation facing Hitchin residents subject to large ground rents. Mr Strathern met with leaseholders on Watersmeet estate, off Grove Road in Hitchin, who currently

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Charity fundraiser for Victoria Pendleton's late twin brother

Chesfield Downs Golf and Country Club in Graveley will host a charity fundraiser in memory of Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton's late brother this weekend. Les Ward, men's captain at the club, has organised an event with more than 90 players

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Planning application for flats above former Letchworth bank approved

A planning application to turn Letchworth's former HSBC branch into flats and retail units has been approved. The plans, submitted by Vishal Luthra, proposed retaining the ground floor of the Station Place building as a retail space, while two

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Why does Roebuck in Stevenage smell so bad today?

Residents in the Roebuck and Broadwater areas of Stevenage have been complaining about a foul odour today - and for good reason. A sewer has reportedly been flooded in the area, with Thames Water currently investigating the issue. READ MORE

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North Herts & Stevenage CVS: Calling sports and physical activity groups!

This week North Herts & Stevenage Centre for Voluntary Service (CVS) and its volunteering platform, GoVolHerts, announced a new partnership with Hertfordshire Sports & Physical Activity Partnership (HSP) to support local sports groups. Many sports

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Homelessness rising in Stevenage as five households a week put in hotels

Homelessness is on the rise in Stevenage, a new council document has shown. Across England, the number of homeless families has increased by seven per cent in a year. This rise was reflected in Stevenage, with 252 families presenting to the council

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'Horrendous': Herts women suffer 1,000 violent incidents a month

Hertfordshire women and girls suffer around 1,000 violent incidents a month with just five per cent of suspects taken to court, a police chief has said. Herts Chief Constable Charlie Hall admitted the figure was “far too big” in the first accountability

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Motorbike rider taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after losing control

Hertfordshire police are appealing for witnesses after a motorbike rider lost control of his vehicle and had to be taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police officers do not currently know what caused the rider, aged in his 20s, to lose control

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Decisions coming on North Herts village housing developments

Decisions on whether to grant planning permission to several housing developments in North Hertfordshire are set to be made today (Thursday, July 25). North Herts Council's planning committee will consider plans for 26 homes in Graveley, 14 homes

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Citizens Advice North Herts: Learn more about Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

If you're under State Pension age and have a long-term illness or disability, you might be entitled to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help you pay for things.  PIP is a benefit for people who need help with daily activities or getting around

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New water play area coming to Standalone Farm

A new interactive water play area is preparing to open at Standalone Farm in Hertfordshire. Set into stone cobbles, the space features pumps, water channels and dam gates to entertain and educate. Opening today (Thursday, July 25), the play

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Carers brave heavy rain in five-hour charity walk

Despite heavy rain, two Stevenage carers completed a five-hour walk to raise around £800 for charity. To mark Carers Week 2024, the walk around Fairlands Valley Park Lake was organised by veteran carer, Norman Phillips. Joining him was Elaine

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Stevenage academy triumphs in national manufacturing contest

Stevenage's Barclay Academy scooped the top award in a competition promoting youth involvement in manufacturing. The academy outperformed 14 other schools in the ‘Design & Make Challenge’, securing the Innovation Award. Conducted at the University