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Six arrested over criminal damage to cars in Stevenage
Six people have been arrested after criminal damage to a series of vehicles in Stevenage. The criminal damage took place in Barclay Crescent in the early hours of Sunday (September 1). Six offenders have been arrested, having fled the scene
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Improvement works to Stevenage's Market Square gather pace
Improvement works to Market Square in Stevenage are set to continue next week, to make "travelling through this area a safer, more pleasant experience". Stevenage Borough Council says the plan is to make this area more attractive, safer for pedestrians
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Cricket round-up: Preston win thriller as they push for top-half finish
Unlike one week earlier, the penultimate weekend in the Herts Cricket League did see matches played - with some good performances to boot. Preston were involved in a thriller at Hoddesdon in the Championship, a match that went right down
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Buy 10 and get 10 free plants from You Garden
Sounding good enough to eat, gardeners will delight in this variety of Pansy ‘Cool Wave Berries and Cream Mix’. Tipped as the best trailing pansy, it’s an ideal way to introduce a breathtaking floral display to your garden and one that will
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Stevenage shoplifter jailed for six months after stealing coffee
A thief from Stevenage has been sentenced to six months in prison for shoplifting. Patrick Turner, aged 34, of Stirling Close was arrested on Friday, August 20. He appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (August 31), where he pleaded
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Knebworth health club and spa gets boost under new ownership
Odyssey Health Club and Spa in Knebworth has been bought out by a staff member who has worked there for 20 years. Odyssey has undergone a management buy-out, with managing director Stephen Aucott taking over ownership after 20 years of running
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Man dies after concern for welfare call in Hitchin
A man has sadly passed away in Hitchin this afternoon (September 3), after police responded to a concern for welfare call. Officers were called at 12.34pm following a report of concern for the welfare of a man in Old Hale Way. Officers attended
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Closure of Stevenage club after 60 years in the town
The Inner Wheel Club of Stevenage has closed after 60 years in the town, due to the advancing years of its members and the struggle to attract younger women to join. The Inner Wheel is the largest international women's service organisation in the
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New dessert shop set to open in Hitchin
A new dessert shop is set to open in Hitchin after work began on a town centre unit. Hitchin Desserts Ltd is taking over 17 Brand Street following the closure of Kim Chi Korean Café. Work on the unit is taking place, but no information about
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Football round-up: End of the FA Cup road for Hitchin and Stotfold
It was the end of the road for both Hitchin Town and Stotfold as they were beaten in the FA Cup first qualifying round. Both were beaten 2-0, Hitchin at home to Berkhamsted and Stotfold away to Hashtag United. For the Canaries it was another
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Signed Arnold Schwarzenegger jacket set to be auction in Hertfordshire
A jacket specially made for and signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger could fetch £25,000 when it goes up for auction in Hertfordshire later this week. The jacket, made for The Terminator star during his time as Governor of California, will go up for
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Free giveaways at Letchworth Parent and Baby Fayre
The fourth Letchworth Parent and Baby Fayre will be held at The Cloisters on Sunday (September 8). This not-for-profit event, run by volunteers, will showcase more than 30 local businesses via exhibitor stalls, free play and talk demonstrations
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Athletics round-up: PBs and county titles at first Hatfield 5k run
The first round of the Hatfield 5k series attracted many runners and brought county success for some. The North Herts Road Runners' men's team were crowned Hertfordshire champions with Mike Roberts leading the way and smashing the 16-minute barrier
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Permission sought for adult care home in Stevenage
A planning application has been submitted to Stevenage Borough Council to turn a house in the town into a care home for adults. The terraced house on Barnwell in Stevenage, which the application says was a residential home until August 2 and now
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North Herts & Stevenage CVS: AI - a new frontier for the charity sector
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often described as the defining technology of our age. While some express concern about its trajectory, AI's presence is undeniable. Many organisations in the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE
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Countdown to this year's Stevenage Charter Fair
This year's Stevenage Charter Fair will be held on September 23 and 24. The popular annual fair will see the High Street crammed with rides and stalls, including dodgems and waltzers, as well as smaller rides for young children, and family favourites
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Work set to start on new £250k play area in Stevenage Town Centre Gardens
The play area in Stevenage Town Centre Gardens is finally set to be revamped, two years after it was closed due to safety concerns. Stevenage Borough Council closed the popular play area in summer 2022 due to the deterioration of the safety surfacing
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Letchworth college launches new curriculum due to artificial intelligence
A school in Letchworth is launching a new skills-based curriculum at the start of this new school term, as a direct result of artificial intelligence (AI) "transforming workplaces". The new curriculum at St Francis' College adopts a skills and
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Stevenage school wins award for sustainability credentials
The Valley School in Stevenage has bagged an award recognising its green credentials. This marks Hertfordshire County Council's fourth award for the leading special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school. The commendation, titled
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Stevenage college combats construction sector's mental health crisis with yoga
Engineering and construction students in Stevenage are tackling the construction sector’s "mental health crisis" with yoga. The North Hertfordshire College’s campus team has been participating in sessions each Monday throughout this year in a bid
