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Lines blocked between Potters Bar and London after train passenger taken ill
Train lines are blocked between Potters Bar and London this evening after a passenger was taken ill. Railway users can expect delays on some lines between Hertfordshire and the capital, with emergency services at the scene. "Due to passenger
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Hitchin Priory to host spooky Halloween event
A Hitchin hotel is set to host a new spooky Halloween experience featuring a scare maze. From October 21 to 31, 'A Nightmare At The Priory' will open its doors for the first time at the Priory Hotel in Tilehouse Street. Described by organisers
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Talks continue after plea to save model railway exhibition at Standalone Farm
Discussions around the future of the model railway at Letchworth's Standalone Farm are ongoing, following an outpouring of public support to save the feature. A petition was launched to save the popular exhibition following an announcement that
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Former chef makes 'emotional' return to run beloved Hertfordshire pub
The former sous chef of a beloved Hertfordshire village pub has made an "emotional" return to run the establishment alongside his family. Seth Perry worked at The Hermit of Redcoats from 2013 to 2015, and now he is back to run the Titmore Green
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Man sadly passes away after a fall at Baldock residence
East of England Ambulance Service have confirmed that a man has died after a fall at a Baldock property. A spokesperson for East of England Ambulance Service said: "A Community First Responder, one ambulance, one rapid response vehicle, a paramedic
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Former Bedfordshire police officer jailed for sexually exploiting teenage girls
A former Bedfordshire police officer has been jailed for sexually exploiting two vulnerable teenage girls. Elliot Wright was sentenced to 42 months imprisonment at St Albans Crown Court today (October 16), after pleading guilty to inciting the
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Warning over potentially toxic algae in Fairlands Valley Park lake
A warning has been issued about potentially-toxic algae in a lake at Stevenage's Fairlands Valley Park. Blue-green algae has been discovered in the main lake, which could cause a risk to health, according to Stevenage Borough Council. "Not
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Staff member assaulted and items stolen at Letchworth Morrisons
A member of staff at Letchworth Morrisons was assaulted and items were taken during an incident at the supermarket. On Monday, September 23 around 12.30pm, it was reported that a selection of vapes were taken from the Broadway store, and a member
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Singer who toured with Wham! set to visit Letchworth for book launch
A singing star who toured with Wham! is set to visit David's Bookshop in Letchworth to promote her new autobiography. Janey Lee Grace was with George Michael and Andrew Ridgely for three years as a backing singer, and was part of their infamous
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Hertfordshire MPs join forces calling for SEND action
A group of cross-party Hertfordshire MPs have signed a joint, open letter to Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) underlining their concerns about Special Educational Need (SEND) provision in the county. An Oftsed report in 2023 highlighted the "
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Popular Hitchin curry house wins Best Restaurant award
A popular curry house in Hitchin has won the Best Restaurant Award at the Curry Life Awards. Paprika scooped the prestigious prize at a ceremony held at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in Mayfair on October 13, much to the delight of
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Stagecoach announce new bus timetable between Bedford and Stevenage
Stagecoach has announced a new timetable for its service between Bedford and Stevenage arriving later this month. Starting from October 27, buses will run every Sunday and bank holiday Monday on the 9D Stagecoach service. These trips will take