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Stevenage teen sentenced after sexually abusing young boys

Sam Bryne custody photo

St Albans Crown Court

Court Reporter

Stevenage teenager Sam Byrne, 19 was sentenced to four and a half years’ detention today (Thursday, July 29) for sexually abusing younger boys.

Police were called to reports that a man had fallen from a moving car on Fairlands Way, Stevenage yesterday (July 29)

Man suffers head injury after fall from moving car

Maya Derrick

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Market Place, Hitchin will become an 'Eat Alfresco' outdoor dining area from Monday, July 27. Pictur

Hate crime

Video of woman spewing racial hate in Hitchin goes viral

Maya Derrick

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Plans have been submitted to regenerate Roebuck Retail Park in Stevenage

Planning and Development

Plans submitted to 'breathe new life' into Stevenage retail park

Matthew Smith, Local democracy reporter

Police in Bursland, Letchworth

Bomb squad attends residential street in Letchworth

Georgia Barrow

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Residents Ian, Neil and James are all objecting to the proposed 5G mast on the corner of North Road and Coreys Mill Lane

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Proposed 5G mast labelled 'monstrosity' by objecting residents and...

Maya Derrick

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One carriageway of the A507 is closed after an accident this afternoon (July 16)

A507 at standstill after reported accident

Maya Derrick

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Damaged VW polo was damaged in Letchworth

Vandals 'jump on car' causing damage in Letchworth

Georgia Barrow

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Hitchin Lavender

6 things to do in North Herts during the summer holidays

Joe-Joe Colman

Family Notices

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Nellie Harvey's painting of the Three Tuns in Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, which was painted in 1905

The hidden history of Hitchin's disappeared pubs

Simon Walker

You can see Doctor Foster, Midsomer Murders and Summer of Rockets on BritBox.

TV

From Doctor Foster to Midsomer Murders... North Herts on screen

Alan Davies

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Alex Lang is a long-standing member of Stevenage Rotary Club and has been involved with Crucial Crew for around 30 years

Q&A: Meet Crucial Crew safety educator Alex Lang

Anne Suslak

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Great Northern trains are delayed after animals were on the line. Picture: Govia Thameslink

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Train services resume after earlier disruption at Royston

Maya Derrick

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Lister Hospital

Mental Health

New mental health unit earmarked for Stevenage

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

Knebworth House, an Academy Award and Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

Nostalgia | Video

6 Oscar-winning movies made in Hertfordshire

Alan Davies

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Exterior of Osbourne Court Care Home in Baldock

People

Surprise care home inspection finds residents at risk

Louise McEvoy

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A generic photo of a child writing in a school book. See PA Feature HEALTH Dyslexia. Picture credit

Stevenage at 75

Young writers - we want to hear from you!

Maya Derrick

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Flytippers

Data

Report shows staggering increase in fly-tipping across Herts over past year

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

The Comet news team when Nick was a reporter

Comet at 50: A spike in appreciation for the paper

Nick Gill

Bird‚Äôs eye view of proposed development with Lytton Way in the foreground and showing relationship

Planning and Development

Demolition work begins on former Matalan site to make way for flats

Georgia Barrow

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Homes available for sale are few and far between at the moment. Picture: Jane Howdle

Revealed: The areas of Hertfordshire with the most consistent house...

Jane Howdle

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A previous Creamfields festival.

Music | Video

Creamfields announces new music festival for Chelmsford in 2022

Alan Davies

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Knebworth House, Paradise Wildlife Park and North Hill Farm are places to visit in Hertfordshire.

Days Out Guide

Summer holiday days out guide for keeping the kids entertained in Herts

Alan Davies

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Hitchin Showroom can design wet rooms to suit any requirements.

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Wet rooms: the bathroom design for your today and tomorrow

Matt Adams

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Plans have been submitted to regenerate Roebuck Retail Park in Stevenage

Planning and Development

Plans submitted to 'breathe new life' into Stevenage retail park

Matthew Smith, Local democracy reporter

Police were called to reports that a man had fallen from a moving car on Fairlands Way, Stevenage yesterday (July 29)

Man suffers head injury after fall from moving car

Maya Derrick

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Market Place, Hitchin will become an 'Eat Alfresco' outdoor dining area from Monday, July 27. Pictur

Hate crime

Video of woman spewing racial hate in Hitchin goes viral

Maya Derrick

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Sam Bryne custody photo

St Albans Crown Court

Stevenage teen sentenced after sexually abusing young boys

Court Reporter

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Overgrown grass in Grace Way, Stevenage

Environment

Why grass in Stevenage and North Herts public areas isn't cut

Louise McEvoy

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A closure order has been granted for a bungalow in Hollow Lane, Hitchin, following anti-social behaviour

Closure order for Hitchin bungalow following anti-social behaviour

Georgia Barrow

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Princess Anne meeting volunteers at Lister Hospital in Stevenage

Royal Family

'A day none of us will forget' - Princess Anne visits Lister Hospital

Louise McEvoy

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(L-R) Letchworth town centre manager Chris Wilson at the unveiling of one of the first reverse vendi

Letchworth BID responds after manager unexpectedly jailed

Georgia Barrow

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News

Q&A: Meet Crucial Crew safety educator Alex Lang

Alex Lang is a long-standing member of Stevenage Rotary Club and has been involved with Crucial Crew for around 30 years

Anne Suslak

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Alex Lang has been involved with safety organisation Crucial Crew for about 30 years, teaching children about safety, and is also involved in Stevenage Community Trust and Rotary Club.

Market Place, Hitchin will become an 'Eat Alfresco' outdoor dining area from Monday, July 27. Pictur

Hate crime

Video of woman spewing racial hate in Hitchin goes viral

Maya Derrick

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A generic photo of a child writing in a school book. See PA Feature HEALTH Dyslexia. Picture credit

Stevenage at 75

Young writers - we want to hear from you!

Maya Derrick

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Great Northern trains are delayed after animals were on the line. Picture: Govia Thameslink

Updated

Train services resume after earlier disruption at Royston

Maya Derrick

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Police were called to reports that a man had fallen from a moving car on Fairlands Way, Stevenage yesterday (July 29)

Man suffers head injury after fall from moving car

Maya Derrick

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Things to do

6 things to do in North Herts during the summer holidays

Hitchin Lavender

Joe-Joe Colman

If you're looking to get out and about in North Hertfordshire then you're spoilt for choice - with places to explore from nature reserves to outdoor pools.

Knebworth House, an Academy Award and Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

Nostalgia | Video

6 Oscar-winning movies made in Hertfordshire

Alan Davies

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A previous Creamfields festival.

Music | Video

Creamfields announces new music festival for Chelmsford in 2022

Alan Davies

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Knebworth House, Paradise Wildlife Park and North Hill Farm are places to visit in Hertfordshire.

Days Out Guide

Summer holiday days out guide for keeping the kids entertained in Herts

Alan Davies

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You can see Doctor Foster, Midsomer Murders and Summer of Rockets on BritBox.

TV

From Doctor Foster to Midsomer Murders... North Herts on screen

Alan Davies

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Sport

Goodwood Festival: ones to watch on final day

Punchbowl Flyer ridden by Charles Bishop runs clear to win the Betway Handicap at Haydock Park

Lee Power

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The final day of Glorious Goodwood 2021 takes centre-stage on Saturday afternoon with a brilliant weekend on the Sussex Downs coming to a close with another interesting seven-race card. The action gets underway at 1.20pm, with the feature...

Glass Slippers ridden by jockey Tom Eaves (left) wins the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes race at Curragh Racecourse

Goodwood Festival: ones to watch on day four

Lee Power

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North Herts Road Runners at the Doug Anderson 5km

Athletics

Parkrun returns as Stevenage finally hosts milestone event

Neil Metcalfe

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Joan Of Arc ridden by Ryan Lee Moore on the way to winning the Irish 1,000 Guineas Trial (Group 3) at Leopardstown Racecourse

Goodwood Festival: ones to watch on day three

Lee Power

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Herts RFU president Graham Walker presents the trop to Datchworth captain Tom Wood

Rugby

Letchworth Rugby Club finally set to honour club legend

Neil Metcalfe

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Lifestyle

6 Oscar-winning movies made in Hertfordshire

Knebworth House, an Academy Award and Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

Nostalgia | Video

Alan Davies

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Hertfordshire has appeared on screen in multiple movies. Here's 6 films shot on location in the county which have won Oscars at the Academy Awards.

You can see Doctor Foster, Midsomer Murders and Summer of Rockets on BritBox.

TV

From Doctor Foster to Midsomer Murders... North Herts on screen

Alan Davies

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Homes available for sale are few and far between at the moment. Picture: Jane Howdle

Revealed: The areas of Hertfordshire with the most consistent house...

Jane Howdle

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St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold was partly filmed at Knebworth House.

Film | Video

Did you know St Trinian's was once in north Herts?

Alan Davies

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A bee entering a bee hotel

Promotion

How grass pea and bees can help improve the sustainability of our planet

Sophie Stainthorpe

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