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Hitchin Sunday League: Gooderham is good - four goals for North Herts Hatters' Jamie
As well as games in the league there were four different cup competitions too for Hitchin Sunday League teams too - with four being an appropriate number for one player. That was the number of goals scored by Jamie Gooderham of North Herts Hatters
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Ice weather warning issued for Hertfordshire - starting 5pm
The Met Office has put an ice weather warning in place for Hertfordshire from 5pm today. The alert, which covers most of the South of England and West Midlands, will last until 10am tomorrow (November 20) and includes advice for people planning
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Baldock secondary school for children with EHCPs rated good by Ofsted
A secondary school in Baldock for boys with social, emotional and mental health needs has been rated good in all areas by Ofsted. "A strong team ethic helps Brandles School to achieve its ambitions for pupils," the latest Ofsted report highlights
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Retailers in North Herts fail police underage test purchasing
Underage children were able to buy alcohol and a knife in North Herts during a test purchasing police operation. Test purchases took place at stores in Hitchin, Letchworth and Royston. Student volunteers from the North Herts College Uniformed
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Fundraising appeal to help secure future of Letchworth charity
A fundraising appeal is being launched to help secure the future of a social centre for older people. Howard Garden Social Centre in Letchworth is a charity that provides educational, physical and mental recreation and activities, as well as hot
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Hitchin MP welcomes £15 million bus investment for Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
The MP for Hitchin has welcomed news of an extra £1 billion of funding from the Government for bus services, with more than £15 million going to Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. This money will create new routes, new buses and new jobs. The
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Character, that's what got us through - praise for Stevenage after FA Youth Cup win
They decided not to do it the easy way but that just meant Stevenage's eventual victory over Cheltenham Town in the FA Youth Cup was secured in gloriously entertaining fashion. Having led 1- thanks to a first-half Lenny Brown goal, Boro were pegged
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Permission granted to turn Stevenage house into children's home
Permission has been granted to turn a house in Stevenage into a children's care home for young people "who have not had good parenting in their early years". The four-bedroom house in Symonds Green will accommodate up to four children aged seven
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Famous tater Tik Tok-er coming to Stevenage
A social media star is coming to Stevenage next week, known for his phenomenal jacket potatoes. Spudman - also known as Ben Newman - has become an international 'mash' hit garnering over 3.7 million TikTok followers with videos of jacket potatoes
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Four men arrested in Stevenage after drugs found in underwear
Four men in Stevenage have been arrested after police seized a large quantity of class A drugs hidden in underwear, along with a quantity of cash. Arrests were made on Friday after officers spotted suspicious behaviour in Claymores. Drugs were
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Council grant scheme to fund community events on Event Island
Stevenage Borough Council has launched a new grant to help groups host events. The Event Island Community Grant, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, offers grants of between £100 and £500 to support groups in hosting events on Event Island
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Baldock minister takes up new post in Wales after 20 years in town
The minister at Christchurch Baldock is leaving to take up a new post in Wales after 20 years serving the community. Reverend Chris Jenkins and his wife Becca are moving so Chris can lead a church in his homeland of Wales. During their time
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Hospice Christmas tree recycling aims for £30k
A Letchworth-based hospice is aiming to collect more than 1,500 Christmas trees during their annual Christmas Treecycling service. Garden House Hospice Care will be running the service for the seventh consecutive year. The hospice will collect
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Letchworth upcycling charity shop extends opening hours
A charity upcycling shop in Letchworth has extended its opening hours and is now open on Saturdays. The Depot Shop in Protea Way stocks upcycled, reupholstered and refurbished items by The Upcycling House team, all in aid of Garden House Hospice
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5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month
November has seen plenty of excitement as new businesses opened across Hertfordshire, but lots of sadness as beloved stores closed. Here's five businesses that opened or closed this month. 1. Little Fresh - Stevenage Stevenage Electric
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Athletics round-up: Stevenage Striders newcomers celebrate 5k graduation
Most clubs have their own form of programme to get novice runners up to completing a 5k after a number of weeks - Stevenage Striders' latest graduates had their latest passing out ceremony. There were 14 on the start line for the Stevenage Parkrun
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Hockey round-up: Stevenage with almost the perfect definition of mixed bag of results
There was also an even split of results on a mixed day for Stevenage Hockey Club in the East League. Two of the men's team won, while the other two lost, and there were three draws for the ladies, two defeats just beating the one win. Those
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Police step up patrols to combat Stevenage knife crime
Police patrols to combat knife crime in Stevenage were stepped up last week as part of a national week of action. Knife-related crime remains lower in Hertfordshire than in other parts of the country, but the nationwide Operation Sceptre campaign
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Comet readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Comet can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is over 30% off the full price, during our limited-time promotion. Alternatively, you can subscribe for £6 for 6 months. Take advantage
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Call for men to join Hitchin Lonely Herts Club event
A Lonely Herts Club in Hitchin is calling on men to join a singles mixer on Wednesday, with tickets for women all sold out. The Lonely Herts Club, held in The Barn at The Victoria pub on Ickleford Road, had its inaugural event for single people
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Is snow set to continue in Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire residents woke up to the sight of a white blanket covering the county, but is the unexpected snow fall set to continue? According to the Met Office, snow is set to turn into rain later in the day, with temperatures only getting as
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New group aims to make housing developers pay their way
North Herts Council says that not enough infrastructure is being put in place when housing developments are built – and is working on a plan to fix the problem. The authority's overview and scrutiny committee agreed last week (Tuesday, 12 November
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Warning of long delays on A1(M) southbound and Letchworth Gate
There are currently long delays on the A1(M) southbound, between Junction 9 Letchworth Gate and Junction 7 Stevenage South. Hertfordshire Highways are also reporting delays on the A505 Letchworth Gate, in both directions between Baldock Road and
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Bravery award for Stevenage woman who saved man on bridge edge
A woman who put herself in harm’s way to save a man on the edge of a bridge over a dual carriageway has received national recognition. Isla Rasit, from Stevenage, was named as a silver medal winner in the Police Public Bravery Awards last Thursday
