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Former Boro loanee put in temporary charge at Blyth Spartans after Nobby Solano exit
A former on-loan goalkeeper at Stevenage has been placed in temporary charge of a non-league side after they sacked a Newcastle United legend. David Stockdale spent two weeks at the Lamex at the beginning of 2021 as cover for Jamie Cumming.
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Athletics round-up: World Masters final spot delights Spartan Andrew Patterson
There was delight for one Fairlands Valley Spartans runner - as he ticked off a major personal goal on the world stage. Andrew Patterson was competing for Great Britain in the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. He was ranked
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Car flipped on its roof after A1(M) crash
A car was left on its roof after flipping during a crash on the A1(M) near Welwyn. Police were called at 4.32pm today (Tuesday, August 27) to reports of a collision near junction 6. Two vehicles were involved in the incident - a Vauxhall Astra
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Plans for £40 million scheme on five-acre Stevenage site take step forward
Plans for a £40 million scheme in Stevenage that is expected to create up to 300 jobs have taken a step forward. Property developers Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge purchased a five-acre site on the Pin Green Industrial Estate in an off market
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Artist seeks to show off Hertfordshire's hidden history with fantasy-style map
A digital artist is seeking to show off Hertfordshire's hidden history, with a map of the county in the style of The Lord of The Rings. Chris Birse is on a mission to create a fantasy-style map of every county in the UK, a labour of love that started
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Village's first public electric vehicle chargers installed at club
Two 22kw electric vehicle chargers have been installed in Codicote, at The John Clements Sports and Community Club in Bury Lane. These are the first public chargers in Codicote which are available for all. Discounts are offered to local residents
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Increase in asylum seekers housed in Stevenage hotels – despite national drop
More asylum seekers were being housed in hotels in Stevenage this summer than a year earlier, new figures show. A refugee charity has said hotels should never be used to house asylum seekers, warning it leaves vulnerable people isolated and at
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Three A1(M) lane closures announced by National Highways
There are three planned lane closures on the A1(M) in Stevenage next week, with "slight delays" expected. From 9pm on Monday, September 2 to 5am on Saturday, September 7, there will be a lane closure at junction 7 entry and exit sliproads, in both
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Police renew appeal for wanted man with links to Stevenage and North Herts
Police are refreshing an appeal for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. Daniel Pateman, aged 42, is wanted in connection with a public order offence. He has links to Stevenage and North Herts. Police first issued an appeal for the
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Football: Boss vows change will come after a bank holiday stinker for Hitchin Town
Hitchin Town continue to have a stinker of a start to their Southern League Premier Division Central season after five straight defeats. The bank holiday weekend had begun with a 3-0 loss at home to Kettering Town that had put manager Brett Donnelly
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Car seized in Stevenage after driver's insurance cancelled
A driver has had his car seized by police in Stevenage after officers stopped him driving and discovered he had no insurance. A spokesperson for the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit explained: "The insurance policy
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Fraudsters admit using QR code to scam Stevenage business
Two fraudsters have admitted using QR codes to scam multiple businesses - including one in Stevenage. Rhys Buckingham-Russell, 20, and Rebecca Hancock, 18, were accused of using fake codes to dishonestly gain goods and cashback between April 12
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Letchworth Buddhist meditation group welcomes new members at open evening
The Triratna Buddhist Meditation Group in Letchworth will be answering questions and welcoming new members at their September open evening. Most people will have seen statues of the Buddha - maybe as a garden ornament or in an Asian restaurant
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DogFest to return to Knebworth House to celebrate 10th anniversary
A dog-friendly festival is returning to Knebworth House this September to celebrate its 10th anniversary. DogFest, on September 21 and 22, promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an impressive line-up of activities, competitions and entertainment
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Grenfell: ‘Stay put’ warnings ignored after fatal Stevenage fire
The head of a firefighters’ union has said their warnings about the dangers of a ‘stay put’ policy after a fatal fire in Stevenage were ignored in the years leading up to the Grenfell Tower fire. His comments come after Andy Roe, head of the London
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Stevenage slimmer reaches final of UK weight loss competition
A super Stevenage slimmer has reached the final of a competition to find the UK and Ireland’s most successful male slimmers. Chris Miller, 45, won a place in the final of Slimming World’s 2024 Man of the Year competition after losing a life-changing
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Stevenage Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick marries Bollywood star
Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick and his girlfriend, Bollywood star Amy Jackson, have got married. The couple met in 2021 at the Silverstone racetrack and, during a ski trip to Switzerland earlier this year, Ed proposed to Amy on a bridge, while a
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Teen girl inspired to deliver comfort bags to cancer patients at Lister Hospital
A teenage girl from Hertfordshire is on a mission to provide comfort bags to patients at Stevenage's Lister Hospital - inspired by her mum and auntie's diagnoses. Lexie Trim,14, has had seen first-hand the debilitating effects of cancer having
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In pictures: A look back at when Oasis rocked Hertfordshire's Knebworth Park
Oasis are finally reuniting after 14 years - so there's no better time to look back on when the Gallagher brothers took over Hertfordshire's Knebworth Park. The band announced today (August 27) that they will tour the UK and Ireland next year,
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Readers who want to subscribe to the Comet site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Plans approved for three-storey extension to Lister Hospital in Stevenage
Plans for an extension to Lister Hospital in Stevenage have been approved. The proposed flat roofed three-storey extension, with single storey link, will extend from the existing multi-storey car park/entrance building. It will provide a new
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Takeaways in Stevenage with the best and worst hygiene ratings
A whopping 88 of Stevenage's takeaways received perfect scores in their food hygiene inspections. This means that 61 per cent of the town's 143 takeaways have received the top seal of approval from the Food Standards Agency. At the other end
