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Goode boy! Ex-Brentford defender Charlie signs for Stevenage
Stevenage have filled the hole left by the departure of Terence Vancooten with another rather imposing figure. Charlie Goode, a six foot five inch centre-half, on a one-year deal with an option for a further year. The 28-year-old has spent
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Pedestrian suffers 'life-threatening' injuries in crash with HGV on A1(M)
A woman in her 30s has been taken to hospital with "life-threatening" injuries following a crash with a heavy goods vehicle on the A1(M) near Letchworth. The collision - involving the HGV and pedestrian - happened at around 7.20pm on Thursday (
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Next announces plans to move to Stevenage retail park
The high street fashion and homeware retailer Next has announced plans to take over a vacant unit at a retail park in Stevenage, creating 35 jobs. Next is planning to take over the former Partyman unit at 9 Yards - formerly the Roaring Meg Retail
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Plans submitted for £40 million scheme on five-acre Stevenage site
Planning permission is being sought for a £40 million scheme in Stevenage that is expected to create up to 300 jobs. Property developers Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge purchased a five-acre site on the Pin Green Industrial Estate in an off market
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£1.2 million blown on Stevenage secondary school that was never built
The last government spent £1.2m on plans for a secondary school in Stevenage, before the idea was scrapped due to a lack of need. The Michaela Community School Stevenage would have been a co-educational, non-faith school for 11 to 19 year olds,
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Just one in 30 rape offences led to a charge in Hertfordshire
Just one in 30 rape offences recorded by Hertfordshire Constabulary last year resulted in a charge or court summons, new figures show. Rape Crisis England and Wales said increased charging rates and access to specialist sexual violence support
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Planning appeal to build new Stevenage flats dismissed due to raft of concerns
An appeal against the refusal of permission for a housing development in Stevenage Old Town has been dismissed by The Planning Inspectorate. A developer had wanted to demolish a single storey building fronting onto Church Lane and create four one-bedroom
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A1(M) delays due to 'emergency repairs' after two-vehicle crash
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on the A1(M) following a crash in the early hours of this morning (August 5). The two-vehicle crash on the southbound carriageway happened between junction 8 at Corey's Mill and junction 7 at Stevenage
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Post Office officially reopens in Stevenage after refurb
The Post Office and Nisa Local convenience store has officially reopened after a major transformation. The store was taken over by Harj and Bill Dhesi in November last year. After seeing the shop through the busy Christmas period, they took
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Plans for flat block in Stevenage residential street
A developer is seeking permission to build nine flats in Ripon Road in Stevenage. A planning application has been submitted to Stevenage Borough Council for the erection of a three-storey side extension and addition of a third floor to an existing
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Redundancies after closure of Letchworth car dealership
A car dealership in Letchworth has closed down, resulting in redundancies. Ken Brown Motors, which has held a Hyundai franchise in Letchworth since 2019 and in Richmond since 2018, said it had been awaiting its "assured renewal contract" since
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Opening date finally announced for The Shack new Hitchin restaurant
The opening date for Hitchin's new street food restaurant The Shack has finally been announced. Serving up burgers, chicken wings and tenders, grilled sandwiches and Sunday roasts, the business is moving into 32 Sun Street after months of renovation
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Van driver avoids jail after causing death of Letchworth motorcyclist
A van driver has avoided jail after his careless driving caused the death of a motorcyclist from Letchworth. Lee Bozier-Lown, known as Boz, was riding his motorbike in Cambridge Road, Dunton, on the morning of May 11 last year when he was involved
