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Take a peek inside 'extraordinary residence' on the market for £1,695,000

A four-bedroom detached house with "meticulously designed interiors" in Walkern has gone on the market for £1,695,000. Situated within a 0.4 acre site, Charter House "is an extraordinary residence that transcends conventional living," estate agents

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Can 'unlovable' Herts dog Mia find a forever home?

Animal charity the RSPCA says it's "pulling out all the stops" to find forever homes for "unlovable" pets, including Hertfordshire hound Mia. Four-year-old Mia was just nine days old when she was rescued with her mum and siblings from poor conditions

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RECAP: Stevenage's Hitchin Road closed due to oil spillage

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Latest court results for Stevenage and surrounding area

The latest results from St Albans, Stevenage and Hatfield Magistrates courts. Stevenage Magistrates Court results – February 2  Joshua Burrows: 29, of Mattocke Road, Hitchin. Failed to comply with the requirements of a community order made

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A1(M): Further closure at Stevenage announced due to roadworks

Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected on the A1(M) northbound, at Stevenage, later this month, due to "reconstruction and renewal" work taking place between junctions 7 and 8. National Highways is predicting "moderate delays" of up to 30 minutes

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Calls for 'urgent review' of Hitchin recycling centre after second fire in months

Calls have been made for an "urgent review" of a recycling centre in Hitchin after a second fire in less than two months. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Nationwide Metal Centre in Cadwell Lane at 11.50pm on February 7, 

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Liberal Democrats select parliamentary candidate for North East Hertfordshire

The Liberal Democrats have selected their parliamentary candidate for North East Hertfordshire. Ruth Brown, who has lived in Royston for 35 years, is a district and town councillor and has been deputy leader of North Herts Council for two years

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Immigrants jailed after escaping Bedfordshire deportation centre

Thirteen men who escaped from an immigration removal centre before going on the run have now been jailed. The men took advantage of a disorder at Yarl’s Wood centre in Bedfordshire, escaping through an outside door in a sports hall before breaking

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Stray Hitchin cat has new home built by construction company

A stray cat seen wandering the streets in Hitchin has had a bijou property designed and built for it by an award-winning construction company. The open-plan home, built over one level, has access to local amenities, with regular food deliveries

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Hertfordshire photographers recognised in Image of the Year competition

Two Hertfordshire photographers have been recognised at the 2023 Image of the Year competition. The event, run by The Guild of Photographers, saw Hertford's Marietta Balassa and Harpenden's Steve Collins both secure awards for their photographs

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'Significant improvements' at Stevenage Lister Hospital's maternity unit

The results of a patient survey indicate "significant improvements" to care at Lister Hospital's maternity unit in Stevenage, following a damning report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) last year. The CQC published its 2023 Maternity Survey

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Man wanted by police for 'multiple offences' has links to Shefford

Police are appealing for the public's help in tracing a wanted man who has links to Shefford. Eamon Platter, aged 22, of no fixed abode, is wanted by police for multiple offences, including threats to cause criminal damage and ABH. A spokesperson

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Man pleads not guilty to charge over fire at Stevenage Ibis hotel

A man has pleaded not guilty to arson with intent to endanger life, after a fire broke out at a hotel in Stevenage town centre. Yousef Abdinesir, of The Forum in Stevenage, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court last week. The 26-year-old was arrested

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Avril Lavigne to headline TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions

Avril Lavigne is coming to Bedford this summer, with the star set to headline the very first TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions. The alternative rock star will be performing at Bedford Park on Saturday, June 29, and joins an exciting line-up

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Councillors to consider future of Stevenage's Lonsdale School

Plans to increase the number of places at Lonsdale School in Stevenage are a step closer, after plans to formally close its residential facilities were backed by councillors. The special school in Brittain Way currently offers 112 places for students