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Only six NHS trusts had a higher percentage of delays than East and North Herts.

Ambulance queues in Stevenage among worst in England
Figures for the East and North Herts NHS Trust lay bare the number of ambulances that have been forced to wait before transferring patients to hospital staff.

The Ven Dr Jane Mainwaring, who will be the next Bishop of Hertford.

King's first church appointment comes in Hertfordshire

The event is being supported by Stevenage Borough Council and SG1 Business Network.

Event planned to help small business owners in Stevenage

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage entered the House of Lords last month

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage makes maiden Lords speech

PC David Carrick, 47, from Stevenage, has now been charged with 53 offences.
(Sketch from previous hearing)

Further rape charges against police officer from Stevenage

Tributes have been paid to North Herts and Herts County Councillor Judi Billing, who passed away this morning

Tributes pour in for long-serving councillor Judi Billing

Energy bills have soared this year.

Are you eligible for free home improvements to reduce your energy bills?

A computer-generated image of what Stevenage town centre will look like after the regeneration.

Stevenage town centre's £1bn regeneration: Your questions answered

The data shows social change in North Herts between 2011 and 2021.

Census data shows how North Herts has changed over last decade

Plastic Free Hitchin's community lead, Anni Sander, with outreach volunteer Cllr Val Bryant during the Costume Swap in October.

Christmas jumper swap set for Hitchin

The parents' bedrooms in the neonatal unit at Stevenage's Lister Hospital are in need of refurbishment.

Fundraising appeal to revamp neonatal unit bedrooms at Stevenage's Lister Hospital

An independent review has review has made five recommendations for police moving forward.

'They made mistakes': Police chief apologises after journalists arrested

A Letchworth woman has been ordered to pay more than £500 after ignoring a fixed penalty notice for littering

Letchworth litterer to pay hundreds of pounds after ignoring fine

News

Bread Hospitality founder Tom Ginn and his daughter Huxley cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Toast Kitchen and MILK at Yalm food hall in Norwich

Future 50: Hospitality support firm opens two kitchens in new food hall

Part-time work in retirement can be a great financial choice, says Peter Sharkey.

Sponsored OPINION: The growing popularity of part-time working in retirement

Advice for people on a traditional prepayment meter

Citizens Advice: What you need to know about the Energy Bills Support Scheme

The draw for the round of 16 in the 2022-2023 Papa John's Trophy was made on Sky Sports News. Picture: TIM GOODE/PA

Stevenage get League One club on the road in Papa John's Trophy

Switch your pet to a senior diet as they reach six years old to provide them with the nutrients they need.

Sponsored Pet owner’s guide to caring for aging pets

The layout of the proposed Roundwood development in Great Ashby.

Public exhibition on controversial housing development plans

Police appeal information after a reported assault in Hitchin's Bedford Road.

Appeal to trace good Samaritan who helped woman during assault

Herts police say they are stepping up patrols in areas where catalytic converter thefts are on the increase.

Police investigate increase in catalytic converter thefts in North Herts

How a green-lit proposal for a solar farm next to the A1(M) could look

Graveley: Green light for solar farm the size of 119 football pitches

Thousands attended Hitchin's annual Christmas lights switch-on 2022

Hitchin's Christmas lights switch-on 2022 in pictures

The surgery marks one of the first times that the robot has been used at Lister Hospital.

Stevenage woman hails robotic surgery 'pain free'

Police believe the person pictured was in the area at the time of a sexual assault in Stevenage's Asda car park

Appeal after report of sexual assault in supermarket car park

Things to do

Steve Evans and Stevenage have their sights set on Wembley. Picture: DAVID LOVEDAY/TGS PHOTO

Arsenal game will be a huge occasion says boss but Stevenage want to go to Wembley

New giraffe calf Wilfred at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

First look at baby giraffe Wilfred born at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on Remembrance Day

TSIRUS drummer Joe Keech, keyboard player Oli Silva Pinto Collins, and bassist Elliot Simpson-Rooke.

Talented musical trio set for Hitchin homecoming concert at Club 85

Christmas lights switch on in Hitchin, 2021

Christmas Lights switch-ons in North Herts 2022

Letchworth's annual Christmas Fayre back with bumper raffle prizes

Letchworth's annual Christmas Fayre back with bumper raffle prizes

The I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Gogglebox star has given his thoughts about Stevenage.

What I'm a Celeb's Babatúndé thinks of Stevenage after moving in

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Sport

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LIVE: King's Lynn Town v Stevenage - FA Cup second round - as it happens

LIVE: King's Lynn Town v Stevenage - FA Cup second round - as it happens
Stevenage have to steel themselves against any potential FA Cup shock after travelling to The Walks and King's Lynn Town. All the news, updates, views and action to come.

Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace is set to meet with Steve Evans to plan the January transfer window. Picture: DANNY LOO PHOTOGRAPHY

January transfer window starts now for Stevenage says manager Steve Evans

The draw for the round of 16 in the 2022-2023 Papa John's Trophy was made on Sky Sports News. Picture: TIM GOODE/PA

Stevenage get League One club on the road in Papa John's Trophy

Stevenage last reached the third round in the 2020-2021 season after beating Hull City on penalties. Picture: GAVIN ELLIS/TGS PHOTO

Reaching the third round would give us another 'magical day' in the FA Cup says Evans

Steve Evans stands next to assistant, and ex-King's Lynn player, Paul Raynor. Picture: DAVID LOVEDAY/TGS PHOTO

BBC in town to record a cup shock admits Stevenage manager Steve Evans

Katie Harbon (right) and Stuart Overton (fourth from left) of North Herts Road Runners were in the Herts 10k squad at Brighton. Picture: NHRR

County selection for Squirrels in Brighton and PBs for Spartans at Gosport

The latest news from the Hitchin Sunday League.

Hitchin Sunday League: Movement at top of Division One

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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

The Saw Doctors celebrate 30 years of touring UK on ’emotional’ night in London

The Saw Doctors celebrate 30 years of touring UK on ’emotional’ night in London

Death at Manston migrant facility may have been diphtheria, Home Office says

Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine works to restore water and power after Russian strikes

Empty departures board at Euston station in London

Fresh strike by train drivers to cause more travel chaos

Ukrainian soldiers stand next to army military vehicles

Depleted Russia removing nuclear warheads from old missiles to hit Ukraine – MoD

Scottish independence rally

Section 30 after de facto referendum would ‘honour democracy’ – top SNP member

Edwin Poots giving his victory speech

Edwin Poots defends attempt to change Northern Ireland Protocol bill

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