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Bim Afolami, MP for Hitchin and Harpenden, has been named on the BBC's list of 10 MPs to keep an eye on in 2020.

A Stevenage primary school opened its doors to Roebuck Nursing Home residents, who shared a meal with the children as part for an initiative by school caterers, Hertfordshire Catering Ltd.

A senior mental health nurse has been given a caution order for misconduct after sexually harassing a junior colleague while a patient slept in the same room.

Thameslink Saturday train services into Gatwick Airport will triple this month, following changes to the winter timetable.

Govia Thameslink Railway is now the most punctual major rail operator based on the latest statistics - but one in four trains are still late.

Sport

Datchworth turned on the style and the Christmas cheer for their supporters with a thumping 43-0 win over neighbours Welwyn.

Runners from Fairlands Valley Spartans, Stevenage Striders, Hitchin Running Club and North Herts Road Runners took on races across the country over the past week.

Letchworth Garden City survived a late scare to secure a 16-13 comeback win over Hackney in a thrilling encounter at Legends Lane.

Hitchin Town's good form continued on Saturday as they drew 1-1 with promotion-chasing Nuneaton Borough in the Southern League Central Premier Division at Top Field.

Hitchin Town are through to the next round of the Herts Senior Trophy after they beat Welwyn Garden City on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Top Field.

Stevenage FC

Yesterday, 13:18

Stevenage have appointed Graham Westley as new first-team manager for his fourth spell at the club, with interim boss Mark Sampson returning to his role as coach as Boro aim to turn their League Two season around.

Stevenage captain Scott Cuthbert has called for the Boro squad to stay positive despite their continued struggles at the bottom of League Two.

Stevenage interim boss Mark Sampson had demanded more from his side after a disappointing display in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Crawley Town at the Lamex.

Stevenage drew 0-0 with Crawley Town in a disappointing League Two clash on Saturday afternoon. Read Dan Mountney's player ratings from the Lamex.

Stevenage drew 0-0 with Crawley Town at the Lamex on Saturday afternoon to stay off the bottom of League Two, but manager Mark Sampson will be disappointed with his side's lack of creativity in a scrappy affair.

What's On

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Roxy Music legend Bryan Ferry will headline Newmarket Racecourses next summer after an evening of racing.

Pantomime tickets for next year's production of Aladdin in Stevenage have gone on sale.

Chart-topping Canadian singer Michael Bublé will play a huge outdoor concert in Hatfield next year.

Ashwell at Christmas took place in the village at the weekend, featuring a fair at St Mary's Church and the Winter Wonderland experience for families.

Full of unexpected twists and turns, Knives Out is a brilliantly witty, stylishly-filmed and extremely funny murder mystery.

Business

Friday, December 6, 2019

A Boots branch in Hitchin may be at risk of closure, as the chain confirms it is currently reviewing the store due to "challenging market conditions in the UK".

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Heritage

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The oldest surviving Letchworth toilet roll has been crowned Object of the Year at the Hertfordshire Association of Museums awards.

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A Lower Stondon lifelong rail enthusiast, who began trainspotting when he was 11, has been honoured for his service to Welwyn Garden City station.

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Stevenage and North Hertfordshire have been paying their respects to fallen soldiers in acts of Remembrance.

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Want to pay your respects? The Comet has put together a round-up of the services and parades happening this Remembrance weekend as North Hertfordshire and Stevenage gathers to honour the World War I Armistice.

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A Hitchin school that once taught professional footballer Jack Wilshere - now a midfielder for West Ham United, previously Arsenal - celebrates 50 years since its opening.

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