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Standon Calling 2024 cancelled with 'heavy heart'
This year's Standon Calling festival in Hertfordshire has been cancelled, it has been announced. Organisers said that they had made the "difficult" decision to cancel it with a "heavy heart". The festival will now return in 2025, from July
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Love Island star Wes Nelson to join Craig David for Hitchin show
Love Island star Wes Nelson has been announced as a special guest for Craig David's performance at the Hitchin Priory Summer Series. Taking place on Saturday, August 31, the show will see the critically-acclaimed star will be perform hits from
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Former Letchworth BID manager jailed for pocketing £60,000 COVID grants
The former manager of Letchworth BID has been jailed for 20 months after pocketing £60,000 worth of COVID-19 grants. Christopher Andoh-Wilson, of Brompton Close, Luton, was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court today (Thursday, February 8) having
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WATCH: Fire rages at Hitchin recycling centre
Pictures have revealed the extent of the fire that tore through a recycling centre in Hitchin last night, spreading toxic smoke across the town. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called the Nationwide Metal Centre in Cadwell Lane at 11.50pm
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Police investigating attempted Letchworth burglary
Herts police are investigating an attempted burglary in Letchworth. Reportedly, at some time between Friday, January 5 and Friday, February 2, the door of a property on Western Way was tampered with. The victim saw a man acting suspiciously on
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Van drivers stopped in Stevenage for numerous offences
Two van drivers have been reported after police officers in Stevenage found that they were committing a litany of offences. Both vans were spotted by officers on Wednesday, February 7. According to a post on X by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
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We all need to learn from Reading frustrations says Stevenage boss Steve Evans
Steve Evans revealed that his frustrations over the non-award of two penalties against Reading have been backed up by referee bosses - but he also says there are still plenty of frustrations over missed chances too. Boro lost 1-0 to the Royals
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Woman 'punched' while walking her dog in Letchworth
A woman has reportedly been punched while walking her dog in Letchworth. The lady was out with her pooch on The Common, Cowslip Hill, at around 7.45am on Thursday, February 1, when she became involved in a verbal dispute with a second woman.
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Second fire in two months breaks out at Hitchin recycling centre
A second fire in less than two months broke out at a recycling centre in Hitchin last night, sending toxic fumes into the air. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called the Nationwide Metal Centre in Cadwell Lane at 11.50pm yesterday (February
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Mastermind looking for new contestants to take on BBC 2 quiz
Do you think you're smart enough to win Mastermind? Well now could be your chance, with BBC 2 looking for contestants for the show. TV production company Hat Trick Productions is looking to cast a diverse range of people from across the UK, with
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Citizens Advice: Buy Now Pay Later inaction risks growing levels of unaffordable debt
You might have used, or are currently using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) finance. BNPL is not new, but its availability and popularity have grown rapidly. It is offered in-store and online, from takeaway food to fashion, tempting you to buy now and
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North Herts & Stevenage CVS: Increasing support for local charities
As the North Herts and Stevenage Centre for Voluntary Services (NH&SCVS), we’re here to make local charity and community work more accessible for everyone. As the go-to resource in the local area for those with an idea to set up or run their
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Hitchin Sunday League: Pied Piper and Arlesey Town into cup semis
Cup competitions in the Hitchin Sunday League are heading to their conclusion - with some sides moving into semi-finals. In the second round of the George John Cup, Troll Campbell were at home against fellow Division Two side Hitchin Rovers and
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Every step counts for children's charities in Helping Herts challenge
Helping Herts is encouraging people to walk 12 miles for 12 Hertfordshire-based children's charities this month. Helping Herts, the official charity for Stort Valley Rotary is running their '12 miles for 12 charities' challenge throughout February
