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Pedestrians 'dicing with death' on new zebra crossing

New zebra crossing on Chells Way in Stevenage

Hertfordshire County Council

Louise McEvoy

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Safety concerns have been raised over the close proximity of a new zebra crossing to a junction, with disquiet that pedestrians are "dicing with death" if they use it.

The coronavirus lockdown will give you plenty of time to come up with a fundraising idea to support

Man dies after falling ill in town centre

Maya Derrick

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Police officers reported to the Chevronic Centre on Wilbury Way, Hitchin, after the owner found a suspected grenade

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Bomb squad called after suspected grenade found in Hitchin

Maya Derrick

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Shoppers out in force wearing masks in Norwich city centre on the first day it became mandatory for

Coronavirus

Masks scrapped 'as early as next month' and over 35s jabs 'soon'

Donna-Louise Bishop

A new Co-op regional distribution centre is coming to Symmetry Park in Biggleswade. Picture: Inform

Couple appeals to public to help find missing pension money

Maya Derrick

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Stevenage's party leaders: Conservative Phil Bibby, Labour Sharon Taylor and Lib Dem Robin Parker

Local Elections 2021

Stevenage Borough Council: Labour maintains council control, Mayor loses...

Maya Derrick

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Police were called at 10.26am yesterday (Thursday, May 6) to reports of two people being held against their will

Three arrested after two people held against their will

Maya Derrick

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Stevenage doctor Karen Woo sitting outside with children in Afghanistan

Health

Legacy of doctor killed by Taliban helps Afghan school

Louise McEvoy

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David Lloyd - Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Elections

David Lloyd 'delighted' to be re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

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Mental Health Awareness Week - photo of 'mental health' written on a laptop

Mental Health

Serious attempts at suicide rocket in pandemic grip

Louise McEvoy

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A Stevenage Council meeting was told that total job losses in Herts, due to Covid-19, were expected

Local Elections 2021

Full list of Stevenage results for Local Elections 2021

Maya Derrick

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Amoré Salon's director and massage therapist Laurence René is offering free massages for NHS staff in April and May

Salon gives more than 100 free massages to NHS staff

Maya Derrick

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NHDC leader Martin Stears-Handscomb and Conservative leader David Levett

Local Election

Local Election 2021 results: NHDC leader loses seat

Georgia Barrow

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Local Elections 2021

County council elections round-up for Stevenage and North Herts

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

The Herts Health Ride is taking place this summer to raise money for local hospitals

Get on your bike to support local hospitals

Akshay Raja

Hertfordshire police and crime commissioner David Lloyd is calling for the withdrawal of digital con

Local Elections 2021

Conservative David Lloyd re-elected as Herts Police and Crime Commissioner

Anne Suslak

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Roebuck Nursing Home threw a VE Day street party to commemorate the occasion

'A great day had by all' - care home celebrates VE Day

Maya Derrick

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Coronavirus

Prime minister to give green light for May 17 Covid-19 lockdown easing

Dan Grimmer

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North Herts District Council offices in Gernon Road, Letchworth. Picture: North Herts District Counc

Local Election

Party leaders respond to election result in North Herts

Georgia Barrow

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Strictly favourites Anton and Giovanni set for star-studded show in Peterborough and Stevenage.

Theatre | Video

Strictly favourites Anton and Giovanni set for star-studded show

Clare Butler

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The Abbey Theatre auditorium in St Albans adapted for a COVID-19 safe audience.

Arts & Culture

5 venues and leisure attractions that can reopen from Monday, May 17

Alan Davies

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The inside of the new retirement living community in Baldock

History society helps name town's new retirement home

Anne Suslak

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Michael Chilvers, medical director at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Hospital reopens all operating theatres as waiting lists get longer

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

Joan Taylor, New Meppershall Care Home's oldest resident, turned 104 on May 6

New Meppershall's Joan celebrates 104th birthday

Maya Derrick

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The coronavirus lockdown will give you plenty of time to come up with a fundraising idea to support

Man dies after falling ill in town centre

Maya Derrick

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Police officers reported to the Chevronic Centre on Wilbury Way, Hitchin, after the owner found a suspected grenade

Updated

Bomb squad called after suspected grenade found in Hitchin

Maya Derrick

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New zebra crossing on Chells Way in Stevenage

Hertfordshire County Council

Pedestrians 'dicing with death' on new zebra crossing

Louise McEvoy

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Stevenage's party leaders: Conservative Phil Bibby, Labour Sharon Taylor and Lib Dem Robin Parker

Local Elections 2021

Stevenage Borough Council: Labour maintains council control, Mayor loses...

Maya Derrick

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Marriotts School Year 7 pupil Julia Blackham sadly passed away after becoming unwell at school on Thursday, April 29

Obituary

Marriotts School pays tribute to 'happy and vibrant' student Julia Blackham

Maya Derrick

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There is a by-election in Hitchin's Oughton ward.

Local Elections 2021

Local Elections 2021: Stevenage Borough Council

Maya Derrick

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Peartree Park

Skate ramp damage may be 'beyond repair' after vandals target park

Georgia Barrow

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Kyle Minas is currently wanted by Hertfordshire Police in connection with threats to kill and criminal damage offences

Have you seen this wanted man?

Maya Derrick

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News

Couple appeals to public to help find missing pension money

A new Co-op regional distribution centre is coming to Symmetry Park in Biggleswade. Picture: Inform

Maya Derrick

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Mick Hughes, 71, drew out £100 at Co-Op Shephall, The Hyde Stevenage at around 10am today. He then went into the store to do some shopping and, upon opening his wallet at the till, he found that the money was not there.

Stevenage doctor Karen Woo sitting outside with children in Afghanistan

Health

Legacy of doctor killed by Taliban helps Afghan school

Louise McEvoy

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David Lloyd - Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Elections

David Lloyd 'delighted' to be re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

Shoppers out in force wearing masks in Norwich city centre on the first day it became mandatory for

Coronavirus

Masks scrapped 'as early as next month' and over 35s jabs 'soon'

Donna-Louise Bishop

New zebra crossing on Chells Way in Stevenage

Hertfordshire County Council

Pedestrians 'dicing with death' on new zebra crossing

Louise McEvoy

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Things to do

Strictly favourites Anton and Giovanni set for star-studded show

Strictly favourites Anton and Giovanni set for star-studded show in Peterborough and Stevenage.

Theatre | Video

Clare Butler

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An unforgettable night with Strictly Come Dancing favourites Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice will dance away your lockdown blues this July.

Musicians ensured the Baldock Fleadh took place again this year.

Arts & Culture

Baldock Fleadh keeps going for 12th year

Alan Davies

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The Abbey Theatre auditorium in St Albans adapted for a COVID-19 safe audience.

Arts & Culture

5 venues and leisure attractions that can reopen from Monday, May 17

Alan Davies

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The Luna Cinema at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire

Film

Open-air cinema returns to Knebworth House this summer

Alan Davies

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Hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash has been added to the Standon Calling 2021 festival line-up.

Music

Jake Bugg and Grandmaster Flash added to Standon Calling festival line-up

Alan Davies

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Sport

Feisty fight to the finish for Letchworth

Letchworth RFC Senior Men vs Shelford

Brian Burke

Letchworth RFC Senior Men plus Lionesses vs Shelford Competitive rugby returned to Legends Lane after 14 months on Saturday as Letchworth firsts and the lady Lionesses took on their counterparts from classy Cambridge outfit Shelford who until...

Stevenage FC manager Alex Revell

Stevenage FC

Alex Revell delighted with Boro's improvement from relegation favourites

Neil Metcalfe

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Romain Vincelot of Stevenage FC

Stevenage FC

'Priceless' ending at Stevenage as Romain Vincelot hangs up the boots

Neil Metcalfe

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Elliott List of Stevenage FC

Match Report

Stevenage finish season with a win on a soggy day in Scunthorpe

Neil Metcalfe

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Hitchin Belles U15 Whites team photo

Football

Hitchin Belles continue their fine late season form

Neil Metcalfe

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Lifestyle

5 venues and leisure attractions that can reopen from Monday, May 17

The Abbey Theatre auditorium in St Albans adapted for a COVID-19 safe audience.

Arts & Culture

Alan Davies

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Cinemas, theatres, museums and indoor attractions will be able to open when the government further eases COVID-19 lockdown rules at Step 3 of the roadmap from Monday, May 17.

Hitchin Festival is set to make its triumphant return this July, with events across the town for the entire month

Arts & Culture

Hitchin Festival to make triumphant return this summer

Maya Derrick

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This week's series 12 of Great British Railway Journeys brings Michael Portillo to Hertfordshire.

TV | Updated

Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys visits Hertfordshire

Alan Davies

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on COVID-19.

Lockdown Easing | Updated

Your guide to what can open when COVID lockdown rules ease on May 17

Alan Davies

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A family with the T-Rex at World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park.

What's on this weekend? 9 ideas for things to do this May Bank Holiday

Alan Davies

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