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IN PICTURES: Stevenage Christmas lights switch-on
The Stevenage Christmas lights switch-on attracted quite a crowd on Saturday, despite Storm Bert's best efforts to dampen spirits. People enjoyed festive stalls, face painting, a snow globe, Christmas market and live music. The Abilities in
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Vehicle crime increase in Stevenage prompts extra police patrols
A rise in vehicle crime in Stevenage has led to increased police patrols in the town. Thefts from vehicles, vehicle interference, and actual theft of cars have all been reported, with five separate thefts from cars in the Pin Green area taking
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Child sexual exploitation tackled at Stevenage event
Tackling child sexual exploitation (CSE) was the purpose of a police event held in Stevenage today (November 26). The special event at The Forum Suite was aimed at ensuring those involved in the town's hotel industry are familiar with the early
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New supermarket opens in Stevenage town centre
A new supermarket offering "unexpected bargains" has opened in Stevenage town centre. Bargain Grocery Outlet (BGO) in Queensway now occupies the corner unit previously used by Cash Converters. The supermarket specialises in discounted products
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Hitchin woman who starred in 1960s blood donor film makes fresh appeal
A woman from Hitchin who had her life saved by a blood transfusions as a child, before starring in a 1960s blood donor film, has made a fresh appeal for new donations. Margaret 'Maggie' Hackney, 76, received an exchange blood transfusion as a new
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Permission granted for new sports pavilion in North Herts
Outline planning permission has been granted for a new sports pavilion in a North Hertfordshire village. North Herts Council has given the green light for the existing changing rooms at St Ippolyts Recreation Ground to be demolished and a single
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Save on Just Go’s Black Friday deals for your 2025 holidays!
With a range of destinations in the UK and further afield, Just Go Holidays has more than 25 years’ experience in providing great value tours, holidays and excursions. As one of the UK’s leading coach holiday operators, looking ahead to 2025 there
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Spruce up your home with the magic of 'Christmas in a box'!
Looking for a quick and stress-free way to a beautifully decorated home this Christmas? You Garden is bringing you the perfect hassle-free Christmas…a one-stop festive decorating kit. 'Christmas in a Box', which includes a tree, wreath
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Hitchin Fire Station donates £1k to bereavement charity
A fire station has raised £1,000 for a bereavement support charity. Stand-by-me Bereavement Support said it was "thrilled" with the donation from Hitchin Fire Station. The money was raised at the fire station's open day in September. A
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Knebworth man who went missing five days ago found safe and well
A missing man from Knebworth who had not been seen in five days has been found safe and well. Concern was growing for the 29-year-old, who had last been seen at around 1pm on Thursday, November 21. Thankfully, Herts police confirmed this afternoon
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Hockey round-up: Blueharts brave Storm Bert to earn victory double by the seaside
With the wind howling and the rain lashing, a Saturday by the seaside at Southend probably wasn’t high on the agenda for most – but Blueharts Ladies and Men’s 1s braved the elements to return home with wins. A single goal from Lucy Nissen proved
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New sergeant appointed to Stevenage neighbourhood team
A new sergeant has been appointed to lead the Stevenage South Neighbourhood Policing Team. Tim Armstrong, a police officer with 23 years of experience, has taken up the role. He has worked across various policing teams, primarily in neighbourhood
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Fundraising appeal after Stevenage girl diagnosed with incurable eye disease
The family of a little girl who has an incurable eye disease are fundraising for a charity that has backed pioneering gene therapy treatment which could slow down her sight loss. Saffie Sanford, who lives in Stevenage, has been diagnosed with Retinitis
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Name revealed for new Stevenage development as work begins
The name of a new 261-home flat block in Stevenage town centre has been revealed as work on the former Swingate site begins. Council leader Cllr Richard Henry revealed to the Local Democracy Reporting Service that the new development will be called
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Man identified after Stevenage Tesco assault appeal
Police have now identified a man they wanted to speak to following an assault in a Stevenage supermarket. The incident happened at around 6.50pm on Saturday, October 12 inside Tesco in The Forum. No injuries were sustained. Police released
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IN PICTURES: Letchworth Christmas lights switch-on
The festive spirit was really on show in Letchworth on Saturday, with people braving the rain for the Christmas lights switch-on. People of all ages came into the town centre to enjoy food, drink and entertainment. The Grinch made an appearance
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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
The NSPCC is urging children to speak to its Childline service with any concerns this Christmas following a surge in contacts to the charity about children experiencing domestic abuse. Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns
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Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme wins prestigious award
The Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme has won the Best Educational Journalism Programme Award for 2024. This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional efforts and dedication of the staff, led by Diana Jarvis, who have driven the scheme forward
