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Drug dealers jailed after trafficking vulnerable boy
Two drug dealers who trafficked a vulnerable teenage boy more than 100 miles from his home to sell crack and heroin have been jailed. Jamal Andall and Alex Anderson are the first members of a county lines drug gang to be convicted of modern slavery
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Stevenage pupils learn CPR after teacher's sister saved
Children at a primary school in Stevenage have been learning life-saving skills after a teacher's sister went into cardiac arrest and had her life saved by a stranger who knew CPR. Grandmother Kay Rush was at the wheel of her car on April 13 last
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Police appeal after man punches boy in face in Hitchin street
A boy sustained injuries after a man punched him in the face during an argument, police have said, with witnesses to the incident now being sought. The victim - a 14-year-old boy - had been walking from Hitchin Swimming Centre with his mum and
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The Three Horseshoes wins Pub of the Year at East of England Tourism Awards
The Three Horseshoes has been named the winner of the Pub of the Year award, sponsored by Everard Cole, at the East of England Tourism Awards 2023-2024. The award recognises pubs that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area, with
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Sisters of crash victim launch petition to make A602 safer
The sisters of a Stevenage FC fan involved in a devastating crash on the A602 last month have launched a petition aimed at making the road safer. Ollie Gatfield, 19, tragically died in the accident while Liam Sharpe, 18, who was in the same car
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Help dying Stevenage dad 'make special memories with beautiful family'
A dad facing only months left to live after developing lung cancer is hoping "to make special memories with family and friends", and raise awareness of the killer disease in non-smokers. Paul Riley, who lives in Stevenage, was diagnosed with stage
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Steam train spotted in Stevenage and Hitchin at the weekend
Steam train enthusiasts had the chance to see an historic locomotive in Stevenage and Hitchin at the weekend. The Black 5 No. 44871 steam locomotive picked up passengers at Stevenage at 8.25am on Saturday, as part of The Railway Touring Company's
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Care home rated 'requires improvement' after unexplained bruises found
Explained and unexplained bruises and skin tears were cited as reasons for a Knebworth care home's 'requires improvement' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). A report, published on Tuesday (February 20), saw Monread Lodge rated as 'good
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Millions needed for repairs at Hertfordshire NHS buildings
Millions of pounds is needed to restore buildings to full working order at Hertfordshire Partnership University Trust, new figures show. Across England, a growing number of buildings are in a poor state, with the repair bill climbing to £11.6 billion
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Coroner's warning after two canoeists die in river
A coroner is calling for action to prevent future deaths after two canoeists lost their lives in Bedfordshire's River Ouse. Sarah Waller and Laura Pottinger had hired two canoes for an hour from Kempston Outdoor Centre in April last year.
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Essex farm named Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at Tourism Awards
Hasty's Adventure Farm in Clacton-on-Sea, a popular attraction on the Essex Sunshine Coast, has been named Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the East of England Tourism Awards 2023-2024. The farm, which opened in 2016, has acres of fun for
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7 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Planning committees across Hertfordshire are busy as ever, with plenty of applications and appeals coming through. We've compiled a list of just some of the applications that are currently pending or have been approved in our areas. Here are
