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Biggest-ever Hertfordshire cannabis factory discovered in Letchworth
A cannabis factory discovered in a Letchworth industrial unit with a potential annual crop worth £1.5 million is the biggest ever in Hertfordshire, police said today.
Inspirational Hitchin mum wins Tommy’s award after stillbirth heartbreak turns to baby joy
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Punk Chef stirs up deaf pupils’ cooking skills
Deaf school pupils were put through their culinary paces as cooking superstar the Punk Chef paid a visit.
Women urged to sign up to Stevenage Race for Life at reduced rate for one day only
Women inspired by this Sunday’s Virgin Money London Marathon are being urged to take on their own fitness challenge by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
Henlow soldier who raped woman at knifepoint jailed for 10 years
A Henlow soldier who raped a woman at knifepoint before trying to hang himself has today been jailed for more than 10 years.
Hitchin man who slashed former friend in Stevenage sentenced to 12 years
A man who slashed a former friend with a Stanley knife in a Stevenage street, leaving him with horrific facial injuries, was today jailed for 12 years.
Lister Hospital trio praised after caring for injured woman in Stevenage Old Town
A trio of staff at Stevenage’s Lister Hospital have been praised for helping an injured woman.
British pantomime awards success for Stevenage’s Gordon Craig Theatre
Stevenage’s hugely successful pantomime has won a major trophy at the Great British Pantomime Awards for the second year running.
Nurse offers reward after late grandad’s watch stolen in Shefford burglary
A nurse from Shefford has offered a hefty reward for the return of her late grandfather’s watch after it was stolen by burglars.
Teenager who stole car in Letchworth before being arrested in Royston given suspended jail sentence
A teenager who stole a car in Letchworth before being arrested in Royston less than 24 hours later has been given a suspended jail sentence.
Test your brain power to support Hitchin’s Triangle Community Garden
A quiz will be held tomorrow night to raise funds for a Hitchin community project that helps adults with learning difficulties improve their diet.
Flying Scotsman to pass through this morning
The Flying Scotsman is to pass through North Herts and South Cambs this morning on its way to Lincoln.
Stevenage Old Town to lose Lloyds Bank branch
Stevenage High Street’s Lloyds Bank branch is set to close, it has been confirmed.
Letchworth mum says son who died during NHS bed crisis ‘didn’t have a chance’
A teenager from Letchworth tragically died when he did not attend A&E with cold and flu symptoms during the winter hospital bed crisis.
Hitchin car sales firm’s £4,000 bill for fly-tipping on Letchworth Greenway
A Hitchin car sales firm has been hit with a bill for almost £4,000 after pleading guilty to fly-tipping in a country lane on the edge of Letchworth.
Thieves break into at least four vans overnight in Stevenage
Thieves broke into at least four vans to steal power tools in Stevenage last night – and police have urged owners to stay vigilant.
Five suspected class A drug dealers arrested in Stevenage bust
Five suspected class A drug dealers were arrested in Stevenage yesterday afternoon after police carried out a warrant.
Road and rail closures during level crossing safety improvements at Shepreth
Network Rail is set to carry out safety improvements at a level crossing in Shepreth next month as part of the company’s railway upgrade plan – and you can find information at a drop-in session later today.
Stevenage crash: Two released by firefighters and now in hospital
Two people have been taken to hospital after fire crews extricated them following a two-car crash in Stevenage.
Card fraudster and attempted thief jailed for 13 weeks by St Albans court
A credit card fraudster and attempted car thief has been imprisoned for 13 weeks by St Albans magistrates.
