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The field was removed from the green belt before the plan was submitted
23/11/2024

The field was removed from the green belt before the plan was submitted

A planning application for up to 42 homes has been approved after the Codicote site was removed from the green belt.

Including plans for new flats in Stevenage
23/11/2024

Including plans for new flats in Stevenage

Here are a few public notices which could impact residents in Stevenage and North Herts over the coming months.

Follow this afternoon' action from the Lamex in our live blog here
23/11/2024

Follow this afternoon' action from the Lamex in our live blog here

Live coverage of Stevenage's League One clash with Leyton Orient from the Lamex Stadium.

"I hope this sentence will give the victim an opportunity to rebuild her life."
22/11/2024

"I hope this sentence will give the victim an opportunity to rebuild her life."

Stevenage pa******le Forbes Maxwell has been handed six-year prison sentence.

He was charged with six sexual offences following an investigation by Herts police
22/11/2024

He was charged with six sexual offences following an investigation by Herts police

Former Grange Hill actor John Alford is set to stand trial next month after being charged with six sexual offences by Herts police.

Hertfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner was keen to reassure residents about the early releases
22/11/2024

Hertfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner was keen to reassure residents about the early releases

New Government data has revealed the number of Hertfordshire prisoners who have been granted early release.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
22/11/2024

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

An 'obstruction on an an A1(M) roundabout is causing major delays on the Stevenage A602.

"We have worked hard to try and resolve the issues and avoid closing but have been unable to do so."
22/11/2024

"We have worked hard to try and resolve the issues and avoid closing but have been unable to do so."

Giles Junior School has confirmed its "emergency" closure this morning due to faults with the schools fire alarm system.

Exciting news for fitness fanatics in North Herts🏋️‍♀️🏋️
22/11/2024

Exciting news for fitness fanatics in North Herts🏋️‍♀️🏋️

The UK’s largest gym operator, PureGym is opening a new location in Letchworth in December 2025, offering low-cost 24/7 gym memberships.

The shocking incident occurred in June this year
22/11/2024

The shocking incident occurred in June this year

The trial of Oscar Jackson, who is charged with the murder of a man at Ickleford Sports and Recreation Club, has begun.

Including approved plans for a development of 1,500 new homes
21/11/2024

Including approved plans for a development of 1,500 new homes

Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications that might have gone under the radar.

The group is visiting Hitchin as part of their UK-wide tour
21/11/2024

The group is visiting Hitchin as part of their UK-wide tour

Punk band Grade 2 are bringing the "raw power of old school punk" to Hitchin's Club 85 next month.

Exciting news for Stevenage!
21/11/2024

Exciting news for Stevenage!

It's time to have your say on the design of Stevenage's new Sports & Leisure Centre.

The section of the historic church has fallen into disrepair
21/11/2024

The section of the historic church has fallen into disrepair

Plans have been submitted to demolish and replace a section of Hitchin's St Mary's Church which has fallen into disrepair.

Visitors will be able to get up close to historic aircraft from each battle
21/11/2024

Visitors will be able to get up close to historic aircraft from each battle

The Imperial War Museum Duxford will explore two of the major aerial campaigns of World War II in a new exhibition.

The much-loved event is back this year!
21/11/2024

The much-loved event is back this year!

Tractors and farm vehicles covered in Christmas lights and decorations will be bringing some festive cheer to the streets of North Herts as the…

Amazing work by all the parents involved in fundraising for Hitchin Choices 👏
21/11/2024

Amazing work by all the parents involved in fundraising for Hitchin Choices 👏

Residents have created knitted toppers for post boxes around Hitchin to help raise money for a new charity that provides a space for young people…

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Multiple incidents of criminal damage have cost Hitchin businesses over £200,000. Herts Police has since released CCTV footage appealing for the public's help: https://www.thecomet.net/news/24744642.200-000-damage-hitchin-businesses-criminal-damage/

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Bridge Street in Hitchin is beginning to flood amid heavy downpours this evening. Credit: Carl Barton

Flooding on Hitchin's Sun Street
Flooding on Hitchin's Sun Street

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Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍

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Remember the NSPCC in your Will

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Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/t9YWAG2 See what former The Young Reporter Scheme students have to say about the scheme 👇

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Are you talking PANTS yet?

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