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Man treated for broken jaw following Hitchin assault

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Hitchin

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A man was taken to hospital with a broken jaw following an assault in Hitchin - and police are now appealing for witnesses.

Letchworth pet pug Frankie

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Dog owner's grass seed warning after pet paralysed

Louise McEvoy

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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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Council leader Sharon Taylor and Mayor Margaret Notley enjoy Stevenage Beach in the town centre

Summer Sand pit opens in Stevenage

Georgia Barrow

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Stevenage PE teacher Lauren Cooper had her leg amputated after Storm Eunice accident

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Stevenage PE teacher's charity run after leg amputation

Louise McEvoy

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'Risk of injury' - Aldi recalls product due to safety fears

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A roundabout in Stevenage is expected to feature 24-hour lane closures between Monday, August 8 and Friday, August 12

Hertfordshire Highways

'Expect delays' during week-long gas works at Stevenage roundabout

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Simply Red were supported by Lisa Stansfield and Marisha Wallace, with Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash in the crowd.

Music | Gallery

Stars come out for Simply Red concert in Hatfield Park

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Tottenham U21s have been long-time visitors to Stevenage's Lamex Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham U21s coming back to Stevenage for 2022-2023 season

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Historic buildings in Hitchin town centre

Days Out Guide

9 things to do on a day trip to Hitchin, Hertfordshire

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Mary Thornton has celebrated her 100th birthday at her home in Letchworth

Former WWII engine worker Mary marks milestone 100th birthday

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The van which Herts police officers stopped on the A1(M) near Welwyn Garden City today (August 5)

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Van 'tactically stopped' on A1(M) after alleged attempted vehicle theft

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Knebworth Dementia

Care home residents help school children learn about dementia

Dan Mountney

The A602 near Watton-at-Stone and Ware is set for a weekend closure, starting Saturday, August 13

Hertfordshire County Council

August 2022 weekend closure planned for A602 near Watton-at-Stone

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Left to right: Chloe Mann, Holly Finch, Mat Finch and Harri Leith, with Alfie the office dog

Future 50

Future 50: New office and new hire for creative agency

Adam Pescod

Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer Paloma Faith performing in Hatfield Park.

Music | Gallery

Pictures of Paloma Faith and Sam Ryder at Hatfield Park concert

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Tasha Quinn has set up online dog show to raise money for NoMoreDogMeat

Pets

Pups turn fancy dress influencers to raise funds for animal charity

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Thameslink passengers travelling between Peterborough and Horsham face disruption on Saturday, August 6

Thameslink

Thameslink suffers 'staff shortage' with weekend disruption planned

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Jon Boydon and Jenna Lee-James on stage at the Queen Symphonic concert at Hatfield Park.

Music | Gallery

IN PICTURES: Queen Symphonic rock Hatfield Park

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Academies in Arlesey, Stotfold, Langford, Campton and Shefford have earned School Games Mark awards

Prestigious sports awards for Bedfordshire schools

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Tom Jones will play Audley End with support from The Shires.

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Sir Tom Jones set times for Heritage Live concert at Audley End

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Wenta and Stevenage Borough Council are offering support to SMEs in Stevenage to reduce their carbon footprint

Free support to reduce carbon footprint up for grabs for Stevenage...

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A field fire which blocked a railway line in Great Chesterford, Essex, near the Hertfordshire border (July 2022)

Farming

Herts' 'league of extraordinary farmers' come together to fight field fires

Will Durrant

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Static caravans in a holiday park

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East of England Tourism Awards 2022-2023: ‘Going above and beyond will...

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Historic buildings in Hitchin town centre

Days Out Guide

9 things to do on a day trip to Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Will Durrant

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A roundabout in Stevenage is expected to feature 24-hour lane closures between Monday, August 8 and Friday, August 12

Hertfordshire Highways

'Expect delays' during week-long gas works at Stevenage roundabout

Will Durrant

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Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Hitchin

Man treated for broken jaw following Hitchin assault

Georgia Barrow

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Letchworth pet pug Frankie

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Dog owner's grass seed warning after pet paralysed

Louise McEvoy

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A hit-and-run took place on the A505 near the A1(M) junction 9 roundabout at Letchworth and Baldock

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Motorist suffers 'GBH-level injuries' in A505 Baldock hit-and-run

Will Durrant

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Chicken George's licence will remain as it is following a review

North Herts Council

No action to be taken following Chicken George licence review

Georgia Barrow

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An earlier problem with overhead wires at Grantham has prompted LNER to issue a "Do Not Travel" message

London Live News

'Do Not Travel' on trains to the North and Scotland for rest of day

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Old Town Live 2022 takes place in Stevenage on Saturday, August 6.

Music

Stevenage's Old Town Live festival returns for day of music

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Stevenage PE teacher's charity run after leg amputation

Stevenage PE teacher Lauren Cooper had her leg amputated after Storm Eunice accident

Lister Hospital

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A PE teacher who had to have her leg amputated after a wall collapsed on her during Storm Eunice in February has set her sights on completing a charity run to thank the NHS staff who have helped her learn to walk again.

Letchworth pet pug Frankie

Wellbeing

Dog owner's grass seed warning after pet paralysed

Louise McEvoy

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Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Hitchin

Man treated for broken jaw following Hitchin assault

Georgia Barrow

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Council leader Sharon Taylor and Mayor Margaret Notley enjoy Stevenage Beach in the town centre

Summer Sand pit opens in Stevenage

Georgia Barrow

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Mary Thornton has celebrated her 100th birthday at her home in Letchworth

Former WWII engine worker Mary marks milestone 100th birthday

Georgia Barrow

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Stars come out for Simply Red concert in Hatfield Park

Simply Red were supported by Lisa Stansfield and Marisha Wallace, with Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash in the crowd.

Music | Gallery

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The stars came out for Simply Red's show in Hatfield Park on Sunday night with TV celebs Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash among the crowd for the concert.

Council leader Sharon Taylor and Mayor Margaret Notley enjoy Stevenage Beach in the town centre

Summer Sand pit opens in Stevenage

Georgia Barrow

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Jon Boydon and Jenna Lee-James on stage at the Queen Symphonic concert at Hatfield Park.

Music | Gallery

IN PICTURES: Queen Symphonic rock Hatfield Park

Alan Davies

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Tom Jones will play Audley End with support from The Shires.

Music

Sir Tom Jones set times for Heritage Live concert at Audley End

Alan Davies

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Historic buildings in Hitchin town centre

Days Out Guide

9 things to do on a day trip to Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Will Durrant

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Sport

Tottenham U21s coming back to Stevenage for 2022-2023 season

Tottenham U21s have been long-time visitors to Stevenage's Lamex Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur

Neil Metcalfe

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Tottenham Hotspur are returning to Stevenage for a series of games throughout the new season.

Saxon Earley is already gaining cult status with his performances off the bench for Stevenage.

Stevenage FC

Saxon Earley happy his cameo against Stockport helped bring a win

Neil Metcalfe

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Luke Norris slots home the Stevenage equaliser from the penalty spot against Stockport County.

Stevenage FC | Player Ratings

Player ratings: Who stood out as Stevenage beat Stockport County?

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Team England's Luke Turley, aged 22, after securing bronze in the Birmingham 2022 men's 1500m freestyle

Commonwealth Games | Interview

Luke Turley: 'I was told to be a hitter not a tripper'

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Stevenage celebrate Jamie Reid's late winner against Stockport County.

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Deserved win for Stevenage over Stockport says Steve Evans but it was...

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Luke Turley: 'I was told to be a hitter not a tripper'

Team England's Luke Turley, aged 22, after securing bronze in the Birmingham 2022 men's 1500m freestyle

Commonwealth Games | Interview

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Luke Turley reflects on the support he has been given to take bronze in the men's 1500m freestyle at Birmingham 2022

Historic buildings in Hitchin town centre

Days Out Guide

9 things to do on a day trip to Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Will Durrant

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Public sector chiefs have written to the BBC urging the corporation to continue the Look East (West) broadcast

BBC

Public sector chiefs: end to BBC Look East show a 'retrograde step'

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Daniel Wiffen (silver), Sam Short (gold) and Luke Turley (bronze) on the podium after the men's 1500m freestyle final

Commonwealth Games

Luke Turley earns place on the podium at Birmingham 2022 games

Will Durrant

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Emma Reid, from the Royston area, takes home gold in the women's -78kg judo at Birmingham 2022

Commonwealth Games

Judoka Emma Reid from Royston wins Birmingham 2022 gold

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