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Superintendent thanked by council for dedication to North Herts

60 minutes ago Georgia Barrow

Chairman of the district council John Bishop, superintendent Julie Wheatley and leader of the council Lynda Needham. Picture: North Herts District Council

Herts police’s superintendent Julie Wheatley has been recognised by North Herts District Council for her exceptional contribution to the community.

Casualty taken to hospital after Stevenage car crash

13:11 Franki Berry

Police attended the scene on Fairlands Way in Stevenage yesterday.

A casualty was taken to hospital after a car crash in Stevenage yesterday.

Councillor disappointed after Hitchin-Codicote B656 concrete plant approved

12:00 Dan Mountney

After a visitor to the area cleaned up one road sign because it was so grimy, plenty of other examples have been put forward that need similar treatment. This one is on the B656 between Hitchin and Codicote at the Whitwell turn

A Hitchin councillor has expressed concerns after North Herts District Council’s planning committee voted to approve plans for a concrete plant off the B656 between Hitchin and Codicote.

Stevenage cycling group comes second in national competition

09:01 Louise McEvoy

Penny Schenkel and Jason Morris with the Stevenage group of Cycling UK at Fairland Valley Park. Picture: DANNY LOO

A team of Stevenage cyclists has come second in Cycling UK’s last ever national Tourist Competition.

Stevenage visitor centre will showcase major town centre regeneration plans

08:30 Louise McEvoy

Computer-generated images of what the new development will look like. Picture: Reef Group.

A disused shop will be used to showcase plans for the major regeneration of Stevenage town centre.

Stevenage schools unveil anti-knife crime films at red carpet screening

Firefighters called to vehicle blaze on Stevenage outskirts

Judges meet to decide North Herts volunteer awards winners

Closure order for Stevenage flat after drug dealing complaints

Casualty taken to hospital after Stevenage car crash

13:11 Franki Berry

A casualty was taken to hospital after a car crash in Stevenage yesterday.

Stevenage cycling group comes second in national competition

Councillor disappointed after Hitchin-Codicote B656 concrete plant approved

12:00 Dan Mountney

A Hitchin councillor has expressed concerns after North Herts District Council’s planning committee voted to approve plans for a concrete plant off the B656 between Hitchin and Codicote.

Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence Hugh Neave of Rush Green Farm, London Road, Langley, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 7PQ

Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence Extreme Scaffolding Services Ltd of Green Lane, 3 Industrial Estate, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 1HP

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is applying to change an existing licence as follows To add an operating centre to keep 12 goods vehicles and 0 trailers at 1 Knowl Piece, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 OTY

Letchworth youth group leader jailed for sexual exploitation of teen

‘The end of an era’ for Letchworth as Burrs shoe store set for closure

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Georgia Barrow

Jean Burr has decided to close the shoe store, Picture: Burrs Shoe Store

A Letchworth shoe store is set to close after trading in Leys Avenue for 56 years.

Poll New Govia train timetable met with mixed response

80-year-old adventurer from Sandy Photography Club goes on Kenyan safari

Ad Feature How Amazon is recycling old ideas to boost business

Yesterday, 09:55 Peter Sharkey

Home deliveries seemed to be a thing of the past, until the likes of Amazon arrived on the scene. Picture: Getty Images

If a business idea worked in the past, there’s every chance it’ll work again, says Peter Sharkey.

Strong sales increase at Stevenage Debenhams store

Thu, 07:02 Dan Mountney

Debenhams Roaring Meg Christmas Windows.

Debenhams in Stevenage had the strongest sales increase of all its stores across the UK, the retailer has confirmed.

Thousands raised for charity thanks to Hertfordshire Business Awards attendees

Tue, 18:13 Nick Gill

Archant event manager Joe Quinn presents a cheque to Hertfordshire Community Foundation director Helen Gray after money was raised at the Hertfordshire Business Awards 2018. Picture: DANNY LOO

Thousands of pounds has been donated to a charity, all thanks to the generosity of those who attended last year’s Hertfordshire Business Awards.

Hitchin’s only Victoria Cross winner honoured with commemorative stone

Tue, 13:50 Dan Mountney

Victoria Cross winner, Second lieutenant Frank Young is honoured at a memorial service on Sunday. Picture: Jonty Wild

People gathered at Hitchin’s war memorial on Sunday to remember the town’s only Victoria Cross winner – as a commemorative paving stone honouring him was unveiled.

Appeal launched to raise funds for renovation of Stevenage’s oldest building

Thursday, January 10, 2019 Louise McEvoy

St Nicholas Church, which is the oldest building in Stevenage. Picture: Trevor Coultart

An appeal is being launched to help raise the final £200,000 needed for the major renovation and modification of a Grade I-listed church - the oldest building in Stevenage.

Hitchin’s only VC winner to be honoured with memorial stone

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Dan Mountney

Second Lieutenant Frank Young. Picture: Herts at War

Hitchin’s only Victoria Cross winner is set to be honoured with a memorial stone this Sunday.

Gallery Full steam ahead with classic engines at Stevenage station

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Louise McEvoy

The Cathedrals Express was hauled into Stevenage by LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no 44871. Picture: Rich Goldthorpe.

There was a steam engine spectacle at Stevenage railway station at the weekend, as enthusiasts gathered to catch a glimpse.

Herts at War: ‘We’re proud that our servicemen and women have not been forgotten’

Sunday, November 25, 2018 Dan Hill

The British Schools Museum in Hitchin has been hosting a Herts at War exhibition. Picture: DANNY LOO

Following the centenary of the WWI Armistice being signed and the conclusion of a weekly column in the Comet to mark every week of the conflict for the past four years, military historian and Herts at War project manager Dan Hill reflects on what has been achieved