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An artist's impression of the new multi-storey car park at the railway station.

Stevenage town centre regeneration: what's been done and what's happening now?
As we continue our series on the regeneration of Stevenage town centre, this article goes into detail about what's already been completed and which projects are happening right now.

Martins Wood and Watchlytes take Ivy Learning Trust to a total of 14 schools.

Martins Wood: Stevenage school joins Ivy Trust

The Human League and Years & Years are among the headliners of Standon Calling 2023 in Hertfordshire,

Years & Years, Self Esteem, Bloc Party and Human League set for Standon Calling

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Stevenage MP joins Conservative rebels on levelling up bill

Hitchin climbing club aims to 'climb Everest' for new extension.

Reaching new heights: Climbing club's Everest effort to raise cash for extension

The funding will be used to remove chewing gum from pavements in town centres

Money awarded to get North Herts out of sticky situation

People have until December 14 to get their Covid booster jab and flu vaccine at the Queensway vaccination centre

Stevenage's Queensway vaccination centre to close

A map of the proposed changes to electoral wards in North Herts.

Councillors criticise proposed Baldock ward changes

Just Stop Oil protesters secured themselves to multiple gantries on the M25.

M25: Just Stop Oil planning 'further disruptive activity'

A network of warm spaces will be open across Stevenage this winter.

Your guide to Stevenage's warm spaces initiative this winter

Bim Afolami MP was speaking during a debate in Westminster on the energy profits levy, as Parliament considered the Chancellor's Autumn statement.

Hitchin & Harpenden MP: Lowering energy costs is 'absolutely essential'

There has been an extreme right-wing presence at several hotels in Hertfordshire, the county council has said.

Right-wing extremists target Herts hotels sheltering asylum seekers

Bim Afolami MP led a Parliamentary discussion in Westminster, on reducing energy bills.

Hitchin and Harpenden MP brands insulation 'more important than ever'

News

Witnesses to town centre fight sought by police in Stevenage.

17-year-old boy injured during a fight in Stevenage town centre

Hertfordshire neglect campaign to offer free learning sessions.

Neglect Matters campaign to offer free learning sessions

Students with the newly planted silver birch tree

Baldock secondary school plants tree for Queen Elizabeth II

Christmas trio St Agnes Fountain is coming to Hitchin Folk Club

St Agnes Fountain to headline at Hitchin Folk Club

Advice for Buy Now Pay Later deals

What you need to know before taking out a Buy Now Pay Later deal

Colorifix is just one example of a high-growth business that is based at Norwich Research Park

Sponsored Importance of untapping 'huge potential' for science start-ups

Kamal Hussun (left) and Erasta Muaka, both from London, were sentenced at St Albans Crown Court.

7 Hertfordshire offenders behind bars this month

Corinne Redhead began her relationship with Robert O'Connor while he was an inmate at HMP The Mount.

Prison officer who had sexual relationship and baby with inmate jailed

A traffic collision on the A602 Broadhall Way in Stevenage is causing disruptions on the A1(M)

Disruption on A1(M) near Stevenage following A602 crash

Research suggests the average household in Stevenage may see increases in energy bills of £986 per year.

Research shows average energy bill increase for Stevenage households

Hertfordshire Community Foundation is asking residents to donate some or all of their energy rebate or winter fuel allowance to help people in need.

Cost-of-living crisis: Charity launches winter appeal to help those in urgent need

Letchworth care home chef Satpal Kambo won first place at the Vegetarian Life Awards

Letchworth care home wins national catering award

Things to do

The Human League and Years & Years are among the headliners of Standon Calling 2023 in Hertfordshire,

Years & Years, Self Esteem, Bloc Party and Human League set for Standon Calling

Christmas trio St Agnes Fountain is coming to Hitchin Folk Club

St Agnes Fountain to headline at Hitchin Folk Club

Hitchin climbing club aims to 'climb Everest' for new extension.

Reaching new heights: Climbing club's Everest effort to raise cash for extension

Christmas has arrived in Stevenage following two lights switch-on events

Stevenage Christmas lights switch-on attracts hundreds

Crowds get into the festive spirit at Letchworth's Christmas lights switch on 2022

'An amazing evening' - Letchworth Christmas lights switch on in pictures

Hitchin musician James Bay has announced a one-off special show at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Hitchin musician James Bay announces one-night Royal Albert Hall gig

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Sport

Becs McGrellis celebrates one of her three goals for Stevenage against Hertford. Picture: PAUL MANNING

Stevenage struggle for wins with only two sides victorious
In contrast to the successes one week earlier, Stevenage Hockey Club had a much tougher weekend. Round-up from the club.

County medals up for grabs at Hatfield 5

County medals up for grabs at Hatfield 5

Hitchin climbing club aims to 'climb Everest' for new extension.

Reaching new heights: Climbing club's Everest effort to raise cash for extension

There were a full set of fixtures in the Hitchin Sunday League this week.

Hitchin Sunday League: Full league programme keeps teams busy

Ashley Hay scores Hitchin's winner against Redditch. Picture: PETER ELSE

Canaries on the charge with three wins from three in Southern League

Stevenage battled past King's Lynn in round two of the FA Cup. Picture: NIGEL FRENCH/PA

Stevenage get trip to Premier League side in FA Cup third round

Jack Galer in possession for Hitchin against Hemel Hempstead. Picture: MARTIN WIGGINS

Fightback not enough for Hitchin but Letchworth train rumbles on

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Lifestyle

All aboard! Flying Scotsman coming to Stevenage in centenary year

All aboard! Flying Scotsman coming to Stevenage in centenary year

Remembrance services took place across Stevenage and North Herts

Remembrance 2022: Stevenage and North Herts services in pictures

From L to R: Earl Jowitt; Baroness Denington of Stevenage; Baroness Williams of Crosby; Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.

Historic Stevenage connections to the House of Lords

Letchworth Rugby Club honour former player who 'had a job to do' in World War Two

Letchworth Rugby Club honour former player who 'had a job to do' in World War Two

Plans to open dessert house in Stevenage High Street

Plans to open dessert house in Stevenage High Street

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Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

Sponsored OPINION: Using equity release to achieve life goals

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National News

Calls for sugar food tax as report shows reduction 82% below voluntary target

Calls for sugar food tax as report shows reduction 82% below voluntary target

Golfer bit off man’s nose in argument over game – police

The entrance to Manston immigration short-term holding facility

Ministers ‘considering plans to allow migrants to be held for up to 96 hours’

Sheku Bayoh inquiry protest

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Preservation of life the priority when suspect restrained

Welsh flag (Adam Davy/PA)

Drakeford and Price hail ‘real progress’ in first year of co-operation agreement

Hawaiian volcano’s lava oozes toward key Big Island road

Highbury Fields stabbing

Family of boy, 15, stabbed to death appeal for help to identify killers

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