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Hospital bosses apologise after chemo error may have led to patient deaths
Hospital bosses have apologised after an external review has identified how incorrect chemotherapy use at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust may have contributed to four patient deaths. The gynaecological review also found “reluctance of
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3 steam trains to pass through Hertfordshire later this year
Crowds flock from near and far to catch a glimpse of steam trains when they pass through our county. Here are three locomotives that you will be able to see in Hertfordshire before the end of the year. 1. Black 5 locomotive - November 16
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'Absolutely disgusting' changing rooms at Hitchin swimming pool
The state of the changing rooms at Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre have been slammed as "absolutely disgusting". It comes just days after concerns were raised about the "very visible scum line" at North Herts Leisure Centre's swimming pool
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Spartans set for Stevenage marathon and half-marathon
Around 900 runners are set to be on the start line for Sunday’s Stevenage Marathon and 40th anniversary half marathon. Starting from the corner of Grace Way and Martins Way at 10am, 500 competitors have signed up for the half-marathon while 400
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Athletics club honoured at regional awards ceremony
An athletics club has been celebrating winning two awards and receiving a runners-up prize at the England Athletics Regional Awards on Sunday. Awards were presented across eight categories at the ceremony at the Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds to
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Hitchin reduced to 13 men in Finchley defeat
Hitchin RFC fell to a 29-10 defeat at Finchley after playing a large part of the game with 13 men took its toll. The visitors were on the back foot for much of Saturday's first half, but their defence held firm until late into the opening period
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Save £10 on You Garden’s ‘Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection’
Not just one, but 12 winter hardy shrubs are being offered in the ‘Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection’ via You Garden. The perfect collection for year-round interest, the group of shrubs will provide your garden with year-round interest
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Ofsted rates 'welcoming' Hitchin pre-school good in all areas
A pre-school in Hitchin, where "staff work exceptionally well with parents", has been rated good in all areas by Ofsted. At Teddybears Pre-school, based at St Michael's Mount Community Centre, "children come in happily and show their enjoyment
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Honours even after Stevenage and Blueharts fight out ten-goal thriller
The spoils were shared after Stevenage Ladies fought out a ten-goal thriller with neighbours Blueharts Seconds in East Women’s Division 2 South West. The home side made the perfect start to Saturday's game, taking the lead inside the first minute
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'Twisted allegory' Brimstone and Treacle heads to Queen Mother Theatre
A "twisted allegory" about fear, faith and morality is heading to Hitchin's Queen Mother Theatre later this month. Brimstone and Treacle was a 1976 BBC television play by Dennis Potter, infamous for being banned and remaining off-air until 1987
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Plans to open new building society branch in Stevenage
There are plans to open a new building society branch in Stevenage town centre, bucking the trend of high street banks closing. Leeds Building Society is planning to take over a vacant unit in Queensway that was previously occupied by a groceries
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North Herts Council promotes Recycle Week 2024
North Herts Council is participating in Recycle Week from October 14 to 20. This annual event, now in its 21st year, is the 'UK’s biggest recycling celebration'. The aim is to save five 'packaging heroes' from the rubbish bin. The latest
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Hertfordshire care home donates to Knebworth Foodbank
A Knebworth care home has collected dozens of items for local families in need. Care UK's Knebworth Care Home on London Road contributed extra, unused, and unwanted non-perishable food items to the Knebworth Food Bank. The donation was part
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Event at Knebworth Barns to discuss need for entrepreneurs
A networking event will highlight the role of entrepreneurs in society. Biz4Biz is set to host the next ConneXions event, titled 'Entrepreneurs are Essential for Society' on Thursday, October 24 at Knebworth Barns. The event, which starts at