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Two men jailed for nine years for 'distressing' Hertfordshire kidnapping
Two men have been jailed for more than nine years, with two others handed suspended sentences after kidnapping a man in Hertfordshire. Macauley Anderson, 29, of Plover Road, Leighton Buzzard, and Samad Ali, 26, of Eastchurch, Kent, were sentenced
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Shefford care home residents get creative with scarecrow competition
Residents at a Shefford home have been busy showcasing their artistic talent as they produced scarecrows as part of a festival and in-house competition. The residents and staff at MHA Oak Manor, which provides residential and dementia care for
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Hitchin headteacher asks parents to avoid giving young pupils smartphones
A Hitchin headteacher has asked parents across the town to avoid giving their children smartphones as they are "setting them up for failure". Parents at the William Ransom Primary School have signed the "Parent Pact" to delay giving their child
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Cruise of the week: Sail down Norway’s finest fjords
Nothing beats Norway in the springtime, and this unique cruise, courtesy of Ambassador, will see you enjoy the most breath-taking views Norway has to offer. Sailing from London Cruise Terminal, this 11-night cruise sets off first for a sojourn
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Patient taken to hospital after Letchworth A505 collision
A patient has been taken to hospital for "further assessment" following a road traffic collision on the A505 near Letchworth. At 8.45am this morning, police were called to the crash between Penn Way and A1(M) Junction 9. Fire and Ambulance
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3 Hertfordshire residents who have been convicted of animal welfare offences
Courts across the UK deal with thousands of animal welfare crimes against dogs, cats and other pets every year. Here are three Hertfordshire residents who have committed offences against animals. 1. Joseph White Joseph White, of York Road
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Plans approved for new advertising billboard beside A602 in Stevenage
Planning permission for a new advertising billboard beside the A602, in Stevenage has been approved. On Monday, September 23, plans to install a non-illuminated advertising billboard were approved by Stevenage Borough Council's planning committee
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New Met Office weather warning issued for Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is set for more bad weather just days after it was battered by torrential downpours that forced roads and businesses to shut. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for most of England and Wales, including Hertfordshire
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Sunset Starlight walk raises £42k for Garden House Hospice Care
Garden House Hospice Care's annual Sunset Starlight Walk has raised £42,000. 418 people helped to ‘light up the night’ as they embarked on the popular challenge which takes participants on a 6.5-mile walk starting and finishing at Letchworth Hall
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RECAP: Emergency services attend crash on A505 Letchworth
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Desire for a performance was top trump as Stevenage boss proud of effort at Wigan
Stevenage needed to put their Exeter doldrums firmly behind them and quick - and the performance at Wigan Athletic was just the tonic for manager Alex Revell. Boro drew 0-0 at the DW Stadium and while there was the obvious disappointment at not
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Team GB medallist joins thousands to celebrate £1.1 million leisure centre upgrades
A three-time gold medallist for Team GB joined thousands in celebrating the completion of a North Herts' £1.1 million leisure centre project. Sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey joined more than 3,500 attendees on Saturday to celebrate upgrades across
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Bowls round-up: Datchworth, Howard Garden and North Herts end season
There was the last flickering of the summer bowls season for a few clubs. Datchworth Bowls Club final week of bowling started with a 107-106 mixed friendly loss at home to Sele Farm. The six rinks were shared three each. Ian Tyler, Barbara
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Better, much better from Stevenage at Wigan Athletic - League One player ratings
A performance was needed after the no-show in Exeter - and Stevenage got it in the 0-0 draw at Wigan Athletic. OK, the lack of chances and forward play is a worry still but this was a hugely impressive display on the road, frustrating Wigan and
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£400k Hitchin gym upgrade set to be unveiled six months early
A gym upgrade project, worth more than £400,000, will be unveiled at Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre before Christmas - more than six months ahead of schedule. The work, initially scheduled to be completed by summer 2025, is part of a series