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Chocolates sold at Tesco stores recalled after health risk discovered

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Chocolates sold at Tesco stores across the country have been recalled after they were found to pose a health risk.

Molly-Mae Hague has announced she is pregnant in an Instagram video posted yesterday (Sunday, September 25)

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Molly-Mae Hague announces pregnancy in adorable Instagram video

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Fuel poverty could affect thousands of homes this winter as the cost of living rises.

Cost of Living | Survey

Cost of living: How are you coping?

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Police taped off the area following a number of stabbings at St Nicholas pub in Canterbury Way, Stevenage

Hertfordshire Constabulary | Updated

Two arrests made in connection with Stevenage brawl

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A meteor during the Perseid meteor shower seen over Happisburgh lighthouse, Norfolk.

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Meteor shower known for bright fireballs begins tonight

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File photo dated 07/05/13 of a Post Office sign, as Post Office workers are to go on strike over the

When is the deadline to deposit paper £20 and £50 bank notes?

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The Asian elephant calf at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Whipsnade Zoo | Gallery

Baby Asian elephant named 'Queen' in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

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Extinction Rebellion protesters from St Albans and Luton held a demonstration at Luton Airport. Pict

London Luton Airport

Luton Airport public inquiry starts tomorrow

Euan Duncan Local Democracy Reporter

British Transport Police is investigating an "indecent exposure" report from a train travelling between Gatwick and Hitchin

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Man reportedly 'exposed himself' in front of 14-year-old girl on...

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Celebrity Masterchef 2022 winner Lisa Snowdon.

Food and Drink

Celebrity MasterChef champ joins Essex & Herts Air Ambulance as ambassador

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PC Wardell and RPD Finn - Winners of the Thin Blue Paw Special Recognition Award (2022) at Knebworth House

Knebworth House

6 police dogs honoured for bravery and dedication at Knebworth ceremony

Christopher Day

Henry Dewing (left), founder of DueTrade, collecting the Rising Star award at the StartUp Awards National Series ceremony

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Future 50: National award and £115k investment for software start-up

Adam Pescod

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Bereavement charity's flagship event returns after Covid

Christopher Day

Dr Ashish Darekar and Alex Salter from the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst operations team hand over a laptop

Stevenage science park joins innovative recycling scheme

Christopher Day

Members of the Aslef, RMT, TSSA and Unite trade unions are all set to strike on October 1

More October railway strikes announced with four unions now on board

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Hitchin Repair Café returns next month

Throw it away? No way! Booking open for Hitchin Repair Café

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Legal action sought after Local Plan inspector backs Luton Green Belt plans

Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

One of the geese found covered in oil in Hitchin

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'Terrible' oil spill in Hitchin river causes multiple bird deaths

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A bin being collected

North Herts Council

Possible changes to bin collections in North Herts

Christopher Day

A Dagenham girl, 16, was found guilty of criminal damage and theft at a T.K. Maxx store Picture: Cla

TK Maxx recalls products amid strangulation fears

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Police officers in Herts are urging people celebrating weddings or religious festivals to help prevent jewellery theft

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Gold warning from police in Hertfordshire this autumn

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Illustration by Thomas Muzzell of Second World War RAF base in Johnny Recruit by Theo Behe

Hertfordshire Life

Q&A with bestselling 14-year-old author, Theo Behe

Julie Lucas

From left: Miranda Courteen, Ross Troup, Charlotte Daniel and Jackie Chater of Secret Meadows, a glamping site in Suffolk

East of England Tourism Awards

Last chance to enter the East of England Tourism Awards 2022-2023

Adam Pescod

a puppy being looked after by the rescue centre

Arlesey animal rescue's bid to stay open with charity Oktoberfest

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Molly-Mae Hague has announced she is pregnant in an Instagram video posted yesterday (Sunday, September 25)

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Molly-Mae Hague announces pregnancy in adorable Instagram video

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Police taped off the area following a number of stabbings at St Nicholas pub in Canterbury Way, Stevenage

Hertfordshire Constabulary | Updated

Two arrests made in connection with Stevenage brawl

Georgia Barrow

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A bin being collected

North Herts Council

Possible changes to bin collections in North Herts

Christopher Day

Stevenage players celebrate after the late winner against Harrogate Town in League Two.

Stevenage FC | Player Ratings

Player ratings: Stevenage's players assessed in the win over Harrogate

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Police taped off the area following a number of stabbings at St Nicholas pub in Canterbury Way, Stevenage

Stevenage: Four suffer stab wounds in St Nicholas

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Stevenage Charter Fair

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Stevenage Charter Fair returns this week

Louise McEvoy

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The planning committee moved to defer a decision on the application to change the use of the Lord Li

Planning and Development

Plans to change Lord Lister Hotel into homeless shelter approved

Georgia Barrow

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Queen Elizabeth II "hosting" Paddington Bear during a 2022 Platinum Party at the Palace sketch

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The Bedfordshire actor behind the little stowaway bear from darkest Peru

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News

When is the deadline to deposit paper £20 and £50 bank notes?

File photo dated 07/05/13 of a Post Office sign, as Post Office workers are to go on strike over the

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Post Offices across the UK are preparing for swathes of people rushing to cash in their £20 and £50 paper bank notes ahead of the deadline this week.

File photo dated 30/09/21 of a Tesco sign. Tesco has announced changes to overnight roles at a numbe

Chocolates sold at Tesco stores recalled after health risk discovered

Owen Sennitt

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Extinction Rebellion protesters from St Albans and Luton held a demonstration at Luton Airport. Pict

London Luton Airport

Luton Airport public inquiry starts tomorrow

Euan Duncan Local Democracy Reporter

Henry Dewing (left), founder of DueTrade, collecting the Rising Star award at the StartUp Awards National Series ceremony

Future 50

Future 50: National award and £115k investment for software start-up

Adam Pescod

Celebrity Masterchef 2022 winner Lisa Snowdon.

Food and Drink

Celebrity MasterChef champ joins Essex & Herts Air Ambulance as ambassador

Alan Davies

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Baby Asian elephant named 'Queen' in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

The Asian elephant calf at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Whipsnade Zoo | Gallery

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A baby Asian elephant has been named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who met the calf’s mum on her last visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

A meteor during the Perseid meteor shower seen over Happisburgh lighthouse, Norfolk.

Skygazing

Meteor shower known for bright fireballs begins tonight

Grace Piercy

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Celebrity Masterchef 2022 winner Lisa Snowdon.

Food and Drink

Celebrity MasterChef champ joins Essex & Herts Air Ambulance as ambassador

Alan Davies

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Rory Ingham is performing with his sextet at JazzUp in Hitchin

JazzUp returns to Hitchin with Rory Ingham Sextet

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Gas Monkey Garage's Richard Rawlings at last year's Petrolheadonism Live at Knebworth House.

Knebworth House

'Bigger, badder, faster and louder' - Petrolheadonism back at Knebworth

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Player ratings: Stevenage's players assessed in the win over Harrogate

Stevenage players celebrate after the late winner against Harrogate Town in League Two.

Stevenage FC | Player Ratings

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Stevenage bounced back from defeat to Bradford City last week with victory over Wycombe Wanderers in the Papa John's Trophy and they followed it up with another late win at home to Harrogate Town in the league. Here are the ratings for the Boro...

Stevenage celebrate Dan Sweeney's late winner at home to Harrogate Town.

Stevenage FC | Match reaction

League Two: Stevenage 1 Harrogate Town 0 - Dan Sweeney reaction

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Dan Sweeney scored a late winner for Stevenage at home to Harrogate Town.

Match Report

Call the Sweeney! Boro nick all three points and another home win

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Danny Rose of Stevenage has enjoyed both his and Stevenage's start to the season.

Stevenage FC | Press conference

It’s a good time to be a Stevenage fan insists Danny Rose

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Hitchin Sunday League returned to full action after a blanket postponement.

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Hitchin Sunday League returns after blanket postponement

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Molly-Mae Hague announces pregnancy in adorable Instagram video

Molly-Mae Hague has announced she is pregnant in an Instagram video posted yesterday (Sunday, September 25)

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Hitchin's Molly-Mae Hague is expecting her first child with Tommy Fury. The former Love Island contestant announced her news on Instagram over the weekend

PC Wardell and RPD Finn - Winners of the Thin Blue Paw Special Recognition Award (2022) at Knebworth House

Knebworth House

6 police dogs honoured for bravery and dedication at Knebworth ceremony

Christopher Day

woman buying car in showrrom

Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: How motorists can save £300+ on car insurance

Peter Sharkey

John Clements

Remembering the heroics and bravery of the late John Clements

Dan Mountney

Police officers in Herts are urging people celebrating weddings or religious festivals to help prevent jewellery theft

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Gold warning from police in Hertfordshire this autumn

Will Durrant

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