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Tailbacks on A1(M) after 'sink holes' open up
Tailbacks on the A1(M) northbound this evening (Monday) have been caused by 'sink holes' opening up on the carriageway. The holes are between junctions 6 - The Clock at Welwyn - and 7 - Langley Sidings/Stevenage South. Defects in the road's
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Whipsnade Zoo keeper helps release endangered birds back into the wild
Whipsnade zookeepers were among those who helped release an endangered bird species has back into the wild. For the first time in 40 years, six sihek - also known as Guam kingfishers - are now officially living in the tropical forests of US territory
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Man rushed to hospital after air ambulance lands in Stevenage
A man has been rushed to hospital after the air ambulance responded to reports of a medical emergency in Stevenage today (September 23). The helicopter landed in Hampson Park just before midday, with a community first responder, an ambulance, a
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Plans withdrawn for new homes in two North Herts villages
Planning applications for the proposed development of new homes in two North Herts villages have been withdrawn from the local authority. Plans to convert agricultural buildings at Kirby Manor Farm in Ashwell into eight homes have been withdrawn
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Plans submitted to replace iconic leisure centre sign
A planning application has been submitted to replace an iconic leisure centre sign in Letchworth. The stone sign outside North Hertfordshire Leisure Centre in Baldock Road is a recognisable landmark in the town, but it could soon go if plans from
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Green light for phone masts in Letchworth and Ashwell
The green light has been given for phone masts to be installed in residential streets in Letchworth and Ashwell. Openreach, on behalf of BT, wants to put a 10-metre high wooden pole outside homes in Letchworth's Rushby Mead for broadband purposes
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Plans for new homes in Knebworth set to be decided
Plans for a new housing development in Knebworth are set to be decided this week. North Herts Council's Planning Control Committee will decide if the proposal for nine homes in Park Lane can go ahead when it meets at 7.30pm on Thursday (September
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Council to consult on plans to reduce new places at four primary schools
A consultation is set to be launched for plans to reduce the number of places available for primary schools in Baldock, St Albans and Harpenden. As part of proposals drawn-up by Hertfordshire County Council, the number of places available to new
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RECAP: Flooding updates as North Herts hit by heavy rain
5:32pm The wet weather is set to continue for the rest of the day, with an amber weather warning for rain still in place
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Green light for new homes in North Herts village
Outline planning permission for new homes to be built in a North Herts village has been granted by the local authority. The proposed development site, to the west of The Heath in Breachwood Green, was formerly used as allotments. These were cleared
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Save £25 on You Garden’s hardy perennial plant lucky dip collection
Described as “a wonderful perennial garden border collection”, you can enjoy the surprise of You Garden’s hardy perennial collection which comes in the form of a lucky dip. You will receive a mix of nine named plants from the nursery and
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'A wall of water' - Hitchin businesses badly hit after flooding
Businesses in Hitchin have been badly hit by flooding after torrential downpours yesterday (September 22). A number of streets in the town were left under inches of water after storms swept across Hertfordshire and southern England. Flood water
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Head to Stevenage high street for two-day charter fair
This year's Stevenage Charter Fair is being held today (September 23) and tomorrow, from 3pm until late. The popular annual fair will see the High Street crammed with rides and stalls, including dodgems and waltzers, as well as smaller rides for
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Rugby round-up: Derby win for Hitchin and a third success for unbeaten Letchworth
Hitchin quickly shook off a 78-7 hammering at the hands of Brunel University one week earlier to record a derby day win at Datchworth. The 38-21 win in Counties One Herts Middlesex didn't start off in the best way though. Playing up the hill
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Flooding after heavy rain closes Hitchin roads and businesses
A main road in Hitchin is currently closed due to flooding, after the town was hit with heavy rain during the last 24 hours. Cambridge Road is closed due to flooding under the railway bridge, with Hertfordshire Highways advising drivers to avoid