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'60-year-old' tree causes damage as it falls in Stevenage
A tree - believed to be over 60 years old - has fallen in Stevenage, reportedly causing damage to a nearby property. The incident took place before 9.50am today (Wednesday, February 21) in Warwick Road. A team from Stevenage Borough Council
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Bleak Expectations: A Dickens story with a twist as live radio play heads to Hitchin
Dickens parody Bleak Expectations is heading to Hitchin's Queen Mother Theatre next month. Described as 'the story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin', the play runs from Monday, March 4 to Saturday, March 9. To
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Four racial hate crimes targeted Hertfordshire police officers in 2022/23
Four racial hate crimes targeted officers serving for Hertfordshire police in 2022/23, according to a recent Freedom of Information request (FOI). The figures were released on Monday (February 19) with the FOI response stating that there may have
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Campsite enjoys success at East of England Tourism Awards
Family-run campsite Applewood Countryside Park in Banham, Norfolk, was named winner of the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year award at the East of England Tourism Awards 2023-2024. The award recognises holiday parks, sites and villages
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60 friends join Hitchin mum for run to celebrate end of cancer treatment
More than 60 friends have joined a Hitchin mum on a 5k run, as she celebrated the end of her cancer treatment. Louise Lovatt and her army of supporters took part in the Stevenage Race for Life in July last year, and she is now preparing to take
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Bus service linking Stevenage, Hitchin and Bedford officially launched
Stagecoach's new bus service - set to link Stevenage, Hitchin and Bedford - has officially launched. The service, specifically running between areas that are not directly linked by rail, was launched on Monday (February 19) at a ribbon-cutting
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MoD Chicksands accommodation 'not fit for heroes' as MP demands change
Mid Bedfordshire's Labour MP Alistair Strathern has called on the Government to make accommodation at MoD Chicksands "fit for heroes", after some shocking findings. The government’s own statistics revealed that more than 900 single living accommodation
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Stevenage landlords file dozens of repossession claims
Landlords in Stevenage filed dozens of repossession claims last year, new figures show. Across England and Wales, landlord repossession claims rose by more than a tenth in the three months to December 2023 compared with the same period in 2022,
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Zoo recognised for accessibility and inclusivity at Tourism Awards
Colchester Zoo has been named winner of the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism award, sponsored by First Bus, at the East of England Tourism Awards 2023-2024. The award recognises tourism businesses that excel in providing an inclusive customer
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North Herts-based drug and alcohol charity awarded nearly £6,000
A substance misuse treatment provider based in Letchworth has been awarded nearly £6,000 by North Herts Council’s Area Forums. Resolve has received a total contribution of £5,915 towards its core costs. The contributions included £1,500 each
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Plans for osteopath clinic to open in Stevenage High Street retail unit
An osteopath clinic could be opening in Stevenage High Street, if the building's change of use is approved by the local authority. The owner of the building that was once home to Flair Fashions has applied to Stevenage Borough Council for a Certificate
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Children and families of football club donate over 500 meals to food bank
A food bank has received a boost thanks to families and children of Letchworth Garden City Eagles FC. The donation, including 300 kilograms of food - or roughly 555 meals - was part of a Reverse Advent Calendar charity drive. The initiative
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Stevenage community to have a say in future roundabout art designs
Following the unveiling of three new pieces of urban artwork at the Broadhall Way roundabout, the community has been invited to vote on what will come next. The artworks were revealed in 2023, located by Stevenage FC's Lamex Stadium and Wickes,
