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'Serious concerns' over Herts fire service 'putting public at risk'
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been ordered to carry out urgent fire prevention activities by its watchdog – with fire safety checks in at-risk homes at the top of its list. HMICFRS (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire
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North Herts Council unveils new plan for the district
North Herts Council has unveiled its new plan for a "fairer, greener and more sustainable" district. The council's plan for 2024-2028 focuses on "responsible growth" to meet the current and future needs of the community. Four key priorities
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Council paying out £3,000 over noise complaint failings
North Herts Council has been ordered to pay a resident £3,000 after an Ombudsman found the authority had not done enough to stop noise issues from a nearby business. The resident, known as Miss F, complained to the council in December 2021 about
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Plans submitted to build new scout hut in Hitchin
A planning application has been submitted to build a new scout hut in Hitchin. The plans would see the current building at the rear of Our Lady Immaculate and St Andrew Catholic Church in Nightingale Road demolished to make way for the new hut.
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Suspected cannabis package sent from Letchworth Post Office
A man has been identified after a package containing suspected cannabis was posted from the Post Office in Letchworth. At around 2.40pm on Monday, October 7, a parcel, which is believed to have contained cannabis, was posted from the Southfields
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Bring some sweet joy to your garden and grow your own Cherry bush!
Cherry Bush 'Porthos', known for its super sweet cherries, aims to make harvesting easier and more rewarding. Along with its old-fashioned aromatic flavour, it promises to produce up to 5kg of fruit per year once fully established and unlike
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Craig Charles and Katy B announced for Letchworth festival
Craig Charles and Katy B have been announced as the headliners for Letchworth's Try Fest. Red Dwarf star Charles will be bringing his Funk and Soul DJ Set to Letchworth Rugby Club on Friday, June 6, with Blur and Oasis tribute bands, and garage
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Jewellery stolen after break-in at Knebworth home
Jewellery has been stolen from a home in Knebworth during a break-in earlier this month. The items were taken during a burglary that occurred between 8am and 5pm on Thursday, October 17 in Stonecroft. The suspect(s) forced entry to the home
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The Cock and Bull Band to perform at next Unicorn Ceilidh in Baldock
The Cock and Bull Band will perform at the next Unicorn Ceilidh in Baldock, with attendees invited to join the high-energy dance. The ceilidh will take place at St Mary's Church on Friday, November 8, and dances will be announced by caller Michael
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Rag’n’Bone Man set to headline Bedford Summer Sessions
Rag’n’Bone Man has been announced as a headliner for next year's TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions. The pop star will take to the stage on Saturday, July 5, and will be joined by British Americana sensation, Elles Bailey. Bedford Summer
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UB40 with Ali Campbell announced as headliner for Hitchin Priory Summer Series
UB40 with Ali Campbell have been announced as a headliner to next year's Hitchin Priory Summer Series. The much-loved reggae and pop group will be taking to the stage on Sunday, August 31, with pre-sale tickets available from Thursday (October
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RECAP: UB40 with Ali Campbell announced for Hitchin Priory Summer Series
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5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Planning committees across Hertfordshire are busy as ever, with plenty of applications and appeals coming through. We've compiled a list of just some of the applications that are currently pending or have been approved in our areas. Here are
