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A1(M) closed in both directions near Letchworth

The A1(M) with a bridge over the highway.

Hertfordshire Highways

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The A1(M) was closed in both directions near Letchworth yesterday (Tuesday, June 28).

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Bedfordshire Police

Three arrested after cannabis, cash and phones seized

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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?

Georgia Barrow

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Plans for former bus station in Stevenage

Stevenage Borough Council

Plans approved for former Stevenage bus station site

Louise McEvoy

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North Herts Sanctuary building

Homelessness

North Herts Sanctuary announces plans to continue support amid service...

Georgia Barrow

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Commonwealth Games Day Stevenage

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Can you spot your school at Stevenage's Commonwealth Games Day?

Louise McEvoy

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Hertfordshire Constabulary

Lights stolen in Baldock burglary

Pearce Bates

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Stevenage Armed Forces Day 2022

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Stevenage Armed Forces Day in pictures

Georgia Barrow

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St Albans Crown Court, where Frances Noble, 66, who now lives in Berlin, was handed a prison sentence

St Albans Crown Court

Weston fraudster given jail time after scamming council out of £700,000

Will Durrant

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Stevenage Thomas Hampson won the Olympic Gold medal in the 800 meters at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 1932

Our sporting stars celebrated with museum exhibition

Georgia Barrow

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Dickens Boulevard, with houses and pavement either side.

Bedfordshire Police

11-year-old boy 'seriously injured' after e-scooter and car crash

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Sainsbury's has released better-than-expected results for its first quarter. Picture: Andrew Matthew

Ben & Jerry's ice cream sold at Sainsbury's recalled due to health concerns

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Census data reveals Hertfordshire population boom over last decade

Dan Mountney

Armed Forces Day 2022, Letchworth

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Crowds gather to mark Armed Forces Day in Letchworth

Georgia Barrow

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Triangle Community Garden in Hitchin

Invitation to Hitchin community garden party!

Louise McEvoy

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Quizmaster Jeff Owen will host his next quiz in Stevenage to support the Red Kite charity

Women's Safety

Avid quizmaster raising funds for rape and sexual assault support service

Georgia Barrow

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Anthony Gascoigne

Award-winning chef lecturer, Anthony Gascoigne prepares students for a...

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The Letchworth Settlement has launched a summer school with workshops for all budding artists

Programme of one-off summer workshops at The Settlement

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Triathlon and fun run in Codicote to raise money for William Eames who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Charity Fundraiser

Villagers pull together to support boy with life-limiting condition

Louise McEvoy

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Census 2021 map game

Census 2021

Can you complete the Census 2021 map game?

Owen Sennitt

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Adam Cleevely and the FutureYou Cambridge team receiving their Best Employers Eastern Region award from Mark Wishart of Pure

Best Employers | Partnership

How the region’s best employers are reacting to ‘candidate-led’ jobs market

Adam Pescod

Colorifix scientists working in a lab at Norwich Research Park

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Three key ingredients for business success – the lessons learned from...

Roz Bird

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Property: How could the new laws for renters affect you?

Rebecca MacNaughton

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Future 50

Future 50: Two awards and premises expansion for timber frame manufacturer

Adam Pescod

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The A1(M) with a bridge over the highway.

Hertfordshire Highways

A1(M) closed in both directions near Letchworth

Pearce Bates

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Plans for former bus station in Stevenage

Stevenage Borough Council

Plans approved for former Stevenage bus station site

Louise McEvoy

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A black police jacket with a camera on the front.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Lights stolen in Baldock burglary

Pearce Bates

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A police jacket with "police" written on the back.

Bedfordshire Police

Three arrested after cannabis, cash and phones seized

Pearce Bates

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Outside Chicken George in Hitchin

North Herts Council | Updated

Licence review for Hitchin's Chicken George after neighbour complaint

Louise McEvoy

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Hundreds paid their respects to Kajetan Migdal at his funeral mass in Letchworth

Hundreds pay respects to Kajetan at moving funeral mass

Georgia Barrow

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Seating area outside Cinnabar in Stevenage High Street

Stevenage Borough Council

Permanent parking loss if outdoor seating plans approved

Louise McEvoy

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Hitchin teenager Emilka Styczynska needs a kidney transplant

Bid to find living kidney transplant donor for Hitchin girl

Louise McEvoy

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Stevenage Armed Forces Day in pictures

Stevenage Armed Forces Day 2022

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Georgia Barrow

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The annual Armed Forces Day event in Stevenage town centre took place on Saturday, to celebrate our cadets, officers and veterans who have dedicated their time to our country.

North Herts Sanctuary building

Homelessness

North Herts Sanctuary announces plans to continue support amid service...

Georgia Barrow

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Undated file photo of a crowd of people. The number of people moving to the UK long-term from non-EU

Data

Census data reveals Hertfordshire population boom over last decade

Dan Mountney

Commonwealth Games Day Stevenage

Education News | Gallery

Can you spot your school at Stevenage's Commonwealth Games Day?

Louise McEvoy

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A police jacket with "police" written on the back.

Bedfordshire Police

Three arrested after cannabis, cash and phones seized

Pearce Bates

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Things to do

Programme of one-off summer workshops at The Settlement

The Letchworth Settlement has launched a summer school with workshops for all budding artists

Georgia Barrow

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The Letchworth Educational Settlement has announced a programme of 25 varied workshops for budding artists in the town.

Lavender fields on a sunny day.

Days Out Guide

Hitchin Lavender named the most Instagrammed floral location in UK

Pearce Bates

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TRACKS Autism staff with National Autistic Society Accreditation Award

Charity Fundraiser

Stevenage fun day in aid of TRACKS Autism

Louise McEvoy

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Lasers at Classic Ibiza. The concert returns to the grounds of Hatfield House on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Classic Ibiza

Revealed: Classic Ibiza's 'best ever' setlist for Hatfield House return

Alan Davies

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Twizzle and Twirl are the mascots of 360 Play at Stevenage Leisure Park

9 things to do with the kids in Stevenage and North Herts

Rose Taylor

Sport

Fairlands Valley Spartans maintain Eastern Masters League winning streak

Fairlands Valley Spartans face the camera at the latest EMAC meeting

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Fairlands Valley Spartans saw their women maintain their winning streak in the Eastern Masters League at Cambridge.

Local bowls clubs are chasing success in various competitions

Cairns Cup win for Letchworth GC over Stevenage rivals

Lee Power

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A cricket ball lies in the outfield

Krishnamurthy steers Ickleford past Stevenage

Lee Power

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Hitchin Boys' School are competing in the National Athletics Final

Hitchin Boys head to National Athletics Final

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Stevenage celebrate their penalty shoot-out win over Luton Town in last year's Carabao Cup.

Stevenage FC

Stevenage on the road in Carabao Cup for first time since 2018

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Lifestyle

Award-winning chef lecturer, Anthony Gascoigne prepares students for a career in hospitality and catering

Anthony Gascoigne

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Anthony Gascoigne is Course Team Leader of Hospitality and Catering at North Herts College.

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Property: How could the new laws for renters affect you?

Rebecca MacNaughton

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Residential Terrace Houses in Whitstable, Kent, uk

Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: Homeowners risk being under-insured

Peter Sharkey

A green bookshop, with tables of books in front.

Hertfordshire businesses honoured in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022

Pearce Bates

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Twizzle and Twirl are the mascots of 360 Play at Stevenage Leisure Park

9 things to do with the kids in Stevenage and North Herts

Rose Taylor