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Hitchin man jailed after attack leaves Biggleseade woman severly injured
A Hitchin man has been jailed after attacking a Biggleswade woman in her home, leaving her with broken bones, cuts and severe bruising.
Rings stolen in Baldock burglary
Two rings have been stolen during a burglary in Baldock on Tuesday.
Stevenage market trader calls time after 36 years
A man who has kept people running on time for 36 years has now retired from his watch and clock market stall.
Controversial plans to demolish 350-year-old Stevenage cottage are rejected
Planning permission to demolish a 350-year-old cottage and build four new houses in its place has been refused.
Hitchin’s Hermitage Road Weekend is a hit
An annual event aimed at raising the profile of a thriving commercial street was a resounding success at the weekend.
Letchworth family ‘devastated’ by dog death caused by littering
A Letchworth family have been left “devastated” after their six-year-old dog was fatally injured while out on a walk on Norton Common.
Ride out honours Stevenage boy, 14, who died suddenly
Dozens of people gathered on bicyles for a ride out on Saturday in tribute to a teenage boy who collapsed and died suddenly last week.
Motor along to Knebworth Park for classic car show this weekend
Motoring history will be brought to life at Knebworth House this weekend with hundreds of classic cars and vintage vehicles on show.
Hot stuff as Benington’s annual chilli festival returns this weekend
Worship the pepper at an annual food festival taking place in Hertfordshire this weekend.
Air ambulance called to four-vehicle crash on A1(M) near Knebworth
Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash today (August 18) involving an overturned vehicle on the A1(M) between Junctions 6 and 7.
Mount Pleasant Golf Club raises £400 for charity
Mount Pleasant Golf Club in Lower Stondon have raised more than £400 for the Alzheimer’s Society at their annual lady captain’s day.
Multi-vehicle crash on A1(M) near Stevenage
Emergency services are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on the A1(M) northbound near Stevenage.
Nearly 100 families helped by Biggleswade school uniform drive
Biggleswade’s school uniform drive has helped 90 families after hundreds of donations from the community.
Roman buildings may be found as Sandy excavation enters final stage
Archaeologists are hoping to find evidence of Roman buildings as the Sandy excavation enters its final stage.
Bamboozled: Ickleford man, 77, bemused by plant’s 15ft growth in weeks
A 77-year-old Ickleford man has been left bemused by the growth of bamboo yards up the side of his house and into his gas box, all in a few weeks.
Classic hot rod cars gather at Old Warden with special visit from renowned customiser
The National Hot Rod Association held their 28th show at Old Warden Park last weekend.
Two in five Universal Credit claimants in North Herts and Central Beds in work
Hundreds of workers in North Herts, Stevenage and Central Beds are claiming Universal Credit as their low wages are not enough to live on.
Shuttleworth Collection makes prominent Channel 4 TV appearance on new show
The Shuttleworth Collection has made a prominent appearance on a new Channel 4 show.
Drug dealer had 89 wraps of cocaine and diamorphine in Stevenage
A drug dealer who was caught in Stevenage with 89 wraps of class-A narcotics is set to be sentenced by a crown court judge.
Nine national medals for Hitchin trampoline gymnasts
Hitchin trampoline gymnasts have been jumping for joy after a storming spell of success in regional and national competition this summer.
