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Serial fly-tipper who struck in North Herts and South Cambs jailed
A serial fly-tipper who dumped waste in several locations throughout North Herts and South Cambs has been jailed for two years.
Flying Scotsman: A trip back in time on the legendary locomotive
The Flying Scotsman passed through North Herts and South Cambs last week, so we’ve taken a special look at this legendary locomotive that strikes such a chord with the community.
Police reappeal for witnesses after ‘unprovoked attack’ in Hitchin pub
Police are today reappealing for witnesses to what they describe as an “unprovoked attack” in a Hitchin pub which left a teenager with facial injuries.
Hitchin woman wins award for determination to recover after breaking neck in fall
A woman who broke her neck when she fell down some stairs has received an award for her incredible determination to regain her independence.
Bedfordshire Police appoint new assistant chief constable
Bedfordshire Police have appointed Dr Jackie Sebire as the force’s new assistant chief constable.
Kimpton prepares for fun May Festival weekend
Villagers in Kimpton are getting ready to celebrate a May Festival weekend to remember.
Win tickets for Cool Britannia Festival at Knebworth
The 90s Britpop era will be celebrated at a new music festival coming to Knebworth Park this summer – and you could be there for the weekend if you win our great Cool Britannia ticket competition.
Missing Letchworth man found safe and well
A man who had been missing from Letchworth since Thursday afternoon has been found safe and well.
Lower Stondon golfers raise more than £1,400 for charity
Young golfers in Lower Stondon have raised more than £1,400 for charity throughout the year.
Weston care home ‘requires improvement’, say inspectors in report
A Weston care home has said it has been working closely with the Care Quality Commission since an unannounced inspection ruled that it ‘required improvement’ across the board.
North Herts rocket men are take pride in their achievements
A Letchworth-based care provider has discovered that we have a number of rocket scientists in our midst – all within a short distance of each other.
Letchworth environmentalists urge town to cut back on single-use plastic
Letchworth environmentalists will launch activities to encourage people in the town to cut back on plastic waste, starting tomorrow.
London Marathon 2018: North Herts runners ready for the challenge
Runners from North Herts are gearing up to run the London Marathon on Sunday in aid of charity.
Central Bedfordshire Local Plan to go before key vote
It’s judgement day for the future of Central Bedfordshire next Thursday, as the district’s Local Plan goes before a vote on whether to submit it to central government.
Hitchin event aims to lift lid on human trafficking and modern slavery
Would you know if there were a slave next door? That’s the question that will be asked in Hitchin at an awareness evening.
Muggers target mobility scooter user in her 70s in Stevenage park
Strangers rushed to the aid of a woman in her 70s who uses a mobility scooter after she was targeted by muggers in a Stevenage park yesterday.
Concerns grow for man missing from Letchworth since yesterday
Concerns are growing for the welfare of a 37-year-old man from Letchworth who has been missing since yesterday afternoon – and police have now appealed for help finding him.
Lister Hospital found ‘grossly negligent’ at inquest of Letchworth woman
Gross neglience by Stevenage’s Lister Hospital contributed to the death of a 68-year-old woman from Letchworth, an inquest has found.
£2 billion homes venture for Letchworth, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and St Albans
Hertfordshire County Council has entered a joint venture to build new homes in Letchworth, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans and elsewhere as part of a £2 billion development scheme.
London Marathon 2018: Stevenage runners set to take on challenge
Runners from Stevenage will take on the 26.2-mile course this weekend, all in aid of charity.