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Man dies after Stevenage e-scooter crash

The rider, aged in his 50s, suffered a life-threatening head injury when came off his e-scooter in Stevenage, on September 24

Herts Live

Maya Derrick

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A man in his 50s has died in hospital following an accident on an e-scooter in Stevenage, which left him with a life-threatening head injury.

Minsden Chapel

7 haunted locations that will give you a Halloween fright

Dan Mountney

Ibis, the Forum, Stevenage

Herts Live

Child abuse investigation dropped after hotel lost CCTV

Matthew Smith, local democracy reporter

An arrest has been made following reports of harassment in Stevenage and Preston

Herts Live

Road closures following crash in Letchworth

Georgia Barrow

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Missing Letchworth marine veteran John Dick's skull found on Essex building site

Herts Live

Remains found on building site identified as missing veteran

Comet Reporter

Ashley Hickey from Letchworth admitted three counts of sexual activity with a child

Herts Live

Letchworth paedophile jailed for sexual activity with a child

Georgia Barrow

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International Day Stevenage

Stevenage Borough Council

International Day: Live music, street food and more set for Town Square

Georgia Barrow

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Herts Live | Updated

Man taken to hospital after crash involving mobility scooter and motorhome

Georgia Barrow

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Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, has sadly died after being stabbed at his constituency surgery today (October 15)

Herts Live

MPs and councillors react to tragic passing of Sir David Amess

Maya Derrick

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Love Letchworth trick or treaters ready for spooky season

Halloween

Halloween trail set for Letchworth this half term

Georgia Barrow

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Preston Primary's new pond, which pupils observe as part of their outdoor learning

Education News

Primary school's new garden has 'positive effect on wellbeing and learning'

Maya Derrick

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Holy Saviour Guides with their haul from the Dell at last year's socially distanced litter pick in Hitchin

Take part in Hitchin Forum's big autumn clean up this October

Hitchin Forum

Forthcoming book events at David's Bookshop in Letchworth

Books

Bookshop's Halloween author event promises creeping tales of horror

Alan Davies

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Sir Cliff Richard's The Great 80 Tour will be broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall to cinemas on October 27.

Music | Video

Congratulations! See Sir Cliff Richard concert live at the cinema

Alan Davies

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Herts County Council is giving its councillors the chance to fund a defibrillator for their community

Hertfordshire County Council

Funds awarded to make vital defibrillators more available across Herts

Maya Derrick

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PCC David Lloyd said that he is working to tackle "the very real public concern of violence against women and girls"

Hertfordshire Constabularly

Police intensify efforts to tackle violence against women and girls

Maya Derrick

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A CGI of how the new flats in Mount Garrison could look

Planning

Developers confirm controversial plans for Hitchin flats to go to appeal

Matthew Smith, Local Democracy Reporter

Heritage Foundation Avenue ONe

Heritage Foundation governance review: New appointment process for trustees

Georgia Barrow

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Sarah Everard who was kidnapped, raped and murdered by Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens

Women's Safety

Women's safety: Our MPs speak out after Sarah Everard murder

Louise McEvoy

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Businessman holding coins euro dollar cents counting money bills, making savings, accounting and man

Personal Finance | Promotion

Opinion: Shock tactics needed for retirement saving

Peter Sharkey

Rudbeckia hirta, Coreopsis lanceolata and Monarda citrodora flowers form the base layer for the new

Environment News

Community nature project set up across Hitchin

Maya Derrick

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Dr Baxter and Partners in Shefford and Ivel Valley South PCN joined together for the 15-mile walk in aid of George Fox

Charity Fundraiser

Charity walk raises £1,500 for Gorgeous George

Maya Derrick

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Lights of Life Festival will be hosted by Garden House Hospice Care to remember lost loved ones

Charity News

Lights of Light festival returns to hospice to remember lost loved ones

Georgia Barrow

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Hitchin Foxholes Care Home resident Joyce Birrell, 104

People

Joyce, 104, takes on fundraising walkathon

Louise McEvoy

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Minsden Chapel

7 haunted locations that will give you a Halloween fright

Dan Mountney

Norton Way North, Letchworth. Picture:

Herts Live | Updated

Man taken to hospital after crash involving mobility scooter and motorhome

Georgia Barrow

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The rider, aged in his 50s, suffered a life-threatening head injury when came off his e-scooter in Stevenage, on September 24

Herts Live

Man dies after Stevenage e-scooter crash

Maya Derrick

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An arrest has been made following reports of harassment in Stevenage and Preston

Herts Live

Road closures following crash in Letchworth

Georgia Barrow

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Cocker spaniel Barney stung by swarm of wasps on Letchworth Garden City Greenway

Environment

Dog walker's terror as swarm of wasps attack

Louise McEvoy

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The early 20th century character of the original Sanders company - now Kwik Fit - on Walsworth Road Hitchin

Planning

New plans for Kwik Fit site proposed

Maya Derrick

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Aldi new stores

Aldi eyeing new Hertfordshire store locations

Dan Mountney

Exterior of St Albans Magistrates Court

Voyeur guilty of 13 offences at music festival

Bianca Wild

News

Opinion: Shock tactics needed for retirement saving

Businessman holding coins euro dollar cents counting money bills, making savings, accounting and man

Personal Finance | Promotion

Peter Sharkey

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues it’s unlikely that most youngsters will receive a state pension.

Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, has sadly died after being stabbed at his constituency surgery today (October 15)

Herts Live

MPs and councillors react to tragic passing of Sir David Amess

Maya Derrick

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Minsden Chapel

7 haunted locations that will give you a Halloween fright

Dan Mountney

Love Letchworth trick or treaters ready for spooky season

Halloween

Halloween trail set for Letchworth this half term

Georgia Barrow

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Herts County Council is giving its councillors the chance to fund a defibrillator for their community

Hertfordshire County Council

Funds awarded to make vital defibrillators more available across Herts

Maya Derrick

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Things to do

Congratulations! See Sir Cliff Richard concert live at the cinema

Sir Cliff Richard's The Great 80 Tour will be broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall to cinemas on October 27.

Music | Video

Alan Davies

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Sir Cliff Richard's The Great 80 Tour will be beamed live into local cinemas from the Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday, October 27.

Love Letchworth trick or treaters ready for spooky season

Halloween

Halloween trail set for Letchworth this half term

Georgia Barrow

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International Day Stevenage

Stevenage Borough Council

International Day: Live music, street food and more set for Town Square

Georgia Barrow

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Forthcoming book events at David's Bookshop in Letchworth

Books

Bookshop's Halloween author event promises creeping tales of horror

Alan Davies

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Liam Gallagher has added extra UK dates for 2022.

Music

Liam Gallagher adds more UK shows after selling out Knebworth Park dates

Alan Davies

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Sport

Marathon fever takes athletes from London to Manchester

Four of the eight Fairlands Valley Spartans finishers at the Manchester Marathon.

Athletics

Neil Metcalfe

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After the fun and games of London there were more marathons for Fairlands Valley Spartans and Stevenage Striders to enjoy - with a trip to Manchester on the agenda.

Jack Bradshaw grabbed a double as Stotfold beat Amersham Town in the Spartan South Midlands League

Football

SSML football round-up: Stotfold back among the wins

Neil Metcalfe

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Atletico 99 and DJFC served up an incredible 15-goal thriller in the Hitchin Sunday League.

Football

Incredible 15-goal thriller in Hitchin Sunday League

Neil Metcalfe

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North Herts Crusaders are hoping to raise £2,000 through their 24-hour row and spin for Marie Curie and Macmillan

Charity Fundraiser

Crusaders to take on 24-hour challenge for cancer charities

Maya Derrick

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Blueharts ladies' fourth team produced a superb result away to Broxbourne.

Hockey

Hockey round-up: Blueharts and Stevenage teams enjoy impressive victories

Neil Metcalfe

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Lifestyle

5 of the best pumpkin patches in Hertfordshire

Wheelbarrows will be at the ready for those heading to The Pop-Up Farm for their pumpkin picking this Halloween.

Halloween

Alan Davies

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Here's five places in Hertfordshire where you can pick your own pumpkin for Halloween 2021.

People enjoying the beach

Are staycations here to stay? Tell us what you think in our tourism survey

Peter Raven

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Young couple viewing a house with female real estate agent

Property Secrets | Promotion

Opinion: Helping loved ones with housing costs

Charles Bliss

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Mark Shearing worked as an estate agent in Hertfordshire for over 40 years.

Remembering one of Hertfordshire's best-known estate agents

Property team

A busy market day in St Albans in 1972.

Visit Hertfordshire

'What do you love about your local high street?'

Alan Davies

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