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Consumers welcome new £5 million Next store in Stevenage
Next received an "overwhelmingly positive" response to their proposed £5 million Stevenage store. On Saturday, August 17, Next began its public consultation and has received almost unanimous support for the plans to move into the Roaring Meg Retail
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North Herts pubs say outdoor smoking ban would be 'final nail in the coffin'
Pubs in Stevenage and North Herts believe that an outdoor smoking ban would be the “final nail in the coffin”, after the Prime Minister appeared to confirm reports of a possible ban. Keir Starmer refused to rule out a ban on smoking outdoors when
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Could Oasis be returning to Knebworth House?
The owner of Knebworth has invited the reunited Oasis to play a gig marking their 30th anniversary. In August 1996 the band played to 250,000 people at the stately home, and its owner says he is keen for the brothers to return. Posting on X
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Stevenage and North Herts bus changes for September 2024
September is set to see a raft of changes to bus timetables affecting passengers in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire Centrebus has announced changes to several of their local bus services in the Luton and Hertfordshire areas from Sunday, September
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Arrest made after Hitchin assault leaves man hospitalised
A man has been arrested after an attack in Hitchin that left the victim needing hospital treatment. At around 3.30am on Sunday, August 25, a man in his 20s was attacked outside Toni and Guy hairdressers. A man in his 20s has since been arrested
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NH&SCVS: Could you extend your love of gardening by volunteering?
Standby with your watering cans! The next few days are forecasted to bring a burst of sunshine, providing an opportunity for people to enjoy their gardens fully. This could be lounging or working in your precious outdoor space. According to research
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Beetlejuice sequel partly filmed in Hitchin set for release
The long-awaited, Beetlejuice sequel, which was partially filmed near Hitchin, is set to hit cinema screens imminently. Officially named Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tim Burton's Beetlejuice 2 blockbuster was made at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
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Plan submitted to convert Hitchin piano shop into a house
A planning proposal has been submitted to convert a Hitchin piano shop into a three-bedroom house. The Grade II-listed building at 94 Tilehouse Street home to Richard Reason Pianos store, with plans also set to impact neighbouring 94a Tilehouse
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Revealed - How long does it take to process housing benefits in our area?
Housing benefits have seemingly become a postcode lottery across the country, but how long do Stevenage and North Herts make their applicants wait? Fresh housing benefit statistics have been released by the Department for Work and Pensions between
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Citizens Advice North Herts: Everything you need to know about Debt Relief Orders
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a form of insolvency designed to help individuals with limited income and assets clear their debts. CANH tells you what you need to know about DROs: To qualify for a DRO, you must meet the following criteria:
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Stotfold surgery ‘requires improvement’ say CQC
Larksfield Surgery Medical Group in Stotfold has been rated ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission after an inspection raised concerns over its responsiveness and safety. The inspection was carried out in March this year 2024, saw
