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Letchworth drug dealer who led police on Cambridge foot chase jailed
A drug dealer from Letchworth who led police on a foot chase through Cambridge has been jailed. Callum Schooling, of Talbot Way, was sentenced to two years and eight months behind bars at Cambridge Crown Court yesterday (November 5), after pleading
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Rose 'Oranges and Lemons' Papagena brings fun colour to garden
Rose 'Oranges and Lemons' Papagena (Image: You Garden) Sounding good enough to eat, Rose 'Oranges and Lemons' Papagena will bring a playful side as well as fun colour to any garden. Producing masses of orange and lemon flowers, streaked
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Vast jigsaw puzzle collection could be the missing piece on your Christmas gift list!
Nothing beats the sense of achievement from finding that missing piece of a jigsaw puzzle! They’ve been a staple of entertainment since map engraver, John Spilsbury, created the first jigsaw puzzle in 1762. Mounting one of his master maps onto
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RECAP: A1(M) finally reopens after crash involving lorry
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North Herts Council achieves White Ribbon accreditation
North Herts Council has shown its commitment to helping stop violence against women by becoming White Ribbon Accredited. As a White Ribbon Accredited organisation, North Herts Council will deliver a comprehensive multi-year plan to transform staff
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Baldock's annual Santa tour 2024: All you need to know
Santa is coming to town, and he has told the Comet which dates he will be visiting neighbourhoods in Baldock this festive season. The Baldock Rotary is helping Santa to get everybody in the mood for Christmas with their Santa sleigh which will
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Free fitness programme for overweight adults in Stevenage
A free 12-week fitness programme is being offered to overweight adults in Stevenage. The Body Composition project, an initiative by Stevenage Borough Council and Everyone Active, is inviting 300 residents to join the scheme. The fitness programme
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North Hertfordshire College opens new Hitchin film studio
North Hertfordshire College has unveiled its new half-a-million pound "industry-standard" film, TV and VFX studio. The new facility at the Hitchin campus on Cambridge Road was unveiled this October. The college hopes the studio will help students
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Women suffer injuries after altercation in Stevenage
Two women have been left with injuries after an altercation in Stevenage. The incident occurred at around 1.15pm on Sunday, October 27, in Fishers Green on the field close to Aldeburgh Close. It was reported that following a verbal altercation
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Former Hitchin garage to become apartments after plans approved
A former car garage in Hitchin is set to be turned into apartments after plans were given conditional permission. North Herts Council has given Viva Property Group the green light to turn 81 Whinbush Road, formerly home to AZ Autos, into a three-storey
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School holiday meal vouchers to continue amid £6.17m support package
School holiday supermarket vouchers will continue to be made available to struggling Hertfordshire families this winter, following the extension of a government grant. The vouchers – for families eligible for benefit related free school meals –
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Hockey round-up: Amazing Grace makes a Blueharts win the sweetest sound
There was no surprise who picked up the player of the match award as Blueharts ladies picked up victory in the East Hockey League. Goalkeeper Grace Thomson pulled off save after save to hand the Hitchin club a 2-1 win against Chelmsford in Division
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Newsquest becomes media partner for Herts Business Awards
The publishers of The Comet, The Herts Advertiser, The Welwyn Hatfield Times, and The Royston Crow have announced a new partnership. Newsquest has been announced as the official media partner of the 2024 biz4Biz Herts Business Awards, which are
