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New St Ippolyts housing development granted planning permission
A proposal to build 14 homes in St Ippolyts has been granted planning permission. Ten of the homes - built on land between Stevenage Road and Sperberry Hill that is currently overgrown and unused - will be offered at a market rate, while four will
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Police searching for man after attempted burglary in Hitchin
Hertfordshire police are searching for a man after an attempted burglary in Hitchin. They want to identify the person pictured after a suspect reportedly tried to gain entry to a property in Nightingale Road around 5.05am on Sunday, June 30.
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Stevenage play areas reopen after major refurbishments
Refurbished play areas across Stevenage have been reopening as the summer holidays get under way. Open day events were held last week at Camps Hill and Shearwater Close play areas, with more than 150 children coming along, and areas at Parishes
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Cricket round-up: Preston held by Letchworth in Championship
It was a better week for Preston on day of draws in the Herts Cricket League Championship. Four of the five fixtures in the division ended without an outright winner and Preston were held by near neighbours Letchworth. Letchworth bowled first
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Bring some tropical flair to your home with these top tips from Brewers
It may seem like summer has barely made an appearance this year but they doesn't mean you can't bring a bit of the tropics to your home. The tropical trend is going to be big this summer for interiors. We've teamed up with Brewers to give
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Athletics round-up: Quieter week but clubs still get out to run
It was a quieter week for athletes across Hertfordshire - but that didn't mean races were at a premium. Michael Over of North Herts Road Runners at Bryn Back Parkrun. Picture: NHRR (Image: North Herts Road Runners) North Herts Road Runners
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Woman left bloodied and bruised after vicious 'XL Bully' attack in Hertfordshire
Warning: This story contains graphic images A woman who was left bloodied and bruised after a vicious 'XL Bully' attack in Hertfordshire has admitted she is "petrified to go outside" and may require surgery on her injuries. Sophie Dollimore
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Crossbow victim alive with bolt in chest when police arrived – Inquest
An inquest has heard that Carol Hunt, the wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, died from stab wounds to her chest and abdomen. Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise
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No arrests yet made after Baldock church vandalism
Police investigating recent vandalism at St Mary's Church in Baldock have not yet made any arrests - despite suggestions to the contrary on social media. Between 2am and 4m on Friday, July 19, "several gravestones" were damaged within the church
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Interview: Kevin Bonavia on getting to work as Stevenage's new MP
The Comet sat down for an exclusive interview with Kevin Bonavia, Stevenage’s new Labour MP. For Kevin Bonavia, who first stood as a Labour parliamentary candidate in 2010, it was a long road to becoming an MP. After spending more than 18 months
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Police seize e-scooters in Stevenage
Police officers have seized two e-scooters in Stevenage as part of an operation to target their misuse. Officers from the neighbourhood policing team reported the riders of both e-scooters for not having relevant insurance. One rider was also reported
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Man arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Stevenage town centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Stevenage town centre this morning (July 30). Officers were called at around 10am to reports that a male was being disruptive in Poundland in Queensway, and then Starbucks in Town Square
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Man charged with attempted murder in Stevenage after 69-year-old stabbed
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 69-year-old was stabbed in Stevenage. Lewis Kendrick, of Cuttys Lane, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article in a public place and breaching a restraining order
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Hitchin's Club 85 could be saved with £2m fundraiser set to be launched
Hitchin's beloved music venue Club 85 could be saved from closure if more than £2 million can be raised. Back in September last year, landlords Jas and Ranjit Lidder submitted a planning application to turn the Whinbush Road site into 16 homes
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Hitchin barbering student wins national competition
A barbering student from Hitchin has won a prestigious nationwide competition. Nathan, 17, is currently a level two student at North Hertfordshire College and was named Learner Barber of the Year by the Men's Hairdressing Federation. He had
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Upgrades coming to Hitchin's Poundland after store saved
Upgrades are set to be carried out to Poundland in Hitchin after the store was saved from closure. A closing date had been confirmed for the store, but the decision to shut was reversed when Poundland were able to agree a lease to keep the Bancroft
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Have you seen missing girl from Stevenage?
Hertfordshire police are appealing for the public's help to find a teenage girl who has gone missing from Stevenage. Maisie, 17, was last seen in Stevenage at around 9pm on Friday, July 26. She is described as being around 5ft 8in tall and
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Shefford Runners complete food bank challenge for The Need Project
A Shefford-based running club has completed its first food bank run to gather donations for people in need. The Shefford Runners held the event on Monday, July 22 to support The Need Project, which helps individuals and families experiencing poverty
