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Hitchin brass band to play at top level competition for first time in 33 years
A Hitchin brass band is set to make a return to top level competition this weekend after more than 30 years away.
Lorry catches fire on A1(M) between Stevenage and Letchworth
Fire crews from across Hertfordshire were called to a lorry blaze on the A1(M) near Stevenage this afternoon.
Stevenage town centre regeneration: Start date set for 2020 as Mace signs contract
A formal commitment has been made between Stevenage Borough Council and developers Mace Group Ltd for the redevelopment of Stevenage’s town centre, with work set to begin in 2020.
Father of Hitchin crash victim pays emotional tribute to daughter
A Hitchin woman who sadly died after being hit by a car in Hitchin last week has been described as “the heart of our family” in an emotional tribute by her father.
How did our MPs vote in second Brexit deal defeat?
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was rejected for a second time in the House of Commons last night, but how did our Conservative MPs vote?
Storm Gareth rail warning across Hertfordshire
Strong winds from Storm Gareth are likely to cause train delays on routes through Welwyn Hatfield, Potters Bar, St Albans, Stevenage, Hitchin, Royston and beyond today.
Police called to family argument in Stevenage
Officers were called to break up a fight in Stevenage last night.
Prime minster suffers devastating defat of Brexit deal - for a second time
Theresa May’s Brexit strategy has been dealt a devastating blow after the House of Commons rejected her EU Withdrawal Agreement by an overwhelming majority for the second time.
Choir concert raises record amount for ultrasound machine fund
A hospital charity is one step closer to buying an ultrasound machine thanks to Stevenage Ladies Choir, who held a concert at St Christoper School in Letchworth on Saturday.
Children in Hertfordshire’s care system have had up to 10 placements in 12 months
MORE than 100 children in care in Hertfordshire have had three or more placements in the past year, according to the latest data from the county council.
Victim knocked to ground during attempted phone snatch in Letchworth
A 31-year-old man was knocked to the ground during an attempted phone snatch in Letchworth yesterday.
Mayhem on M25 near Potters Bar with two crashes and large fuel spillage
Police are at the scene of two separate crashes in each direction of the M25 near Potters Bar, between Junctions 24 and 25.
Thinking of quitting? Hitchin woman speaks on No Smoking Day about how she did
A Hitchin woman has spoken about her experience of quitting smoking and how it has changed her life ahead of No Smoking Day tomorrow.
Man with links to Stevenage wanted for failing to appear at court
A 24-year-old with links to Stevenage is wanted by police after failing to appear at court.
Yellow weather warning for high winds across Hertfordshire as Storm Gareth hits
The Met office has forecast high winds in a yellow weather warning affecting St Albans, Welwyn Hatfield, Stevenage, Royston and beyond.
Hitchin man ordered to pay £1,000 after illegal fly-tipping
A Hitchin man has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after waste from his property was illegally fly-tipped by an unlicensed waster carrier.
Donation to Stevenage’s TRACKS Autism will fund children’s play equipment
A specialist early years centre for children with an autistic spectrum condition has received a donation which will fund new play equipment.
Last chance to bid for free tickets to over 60 Hertfordshire attractions
There’s still time to bid to win free tickets to the county’s top tourist attractions.
Trapped pigeons at Letchworth railway bridge cause road closure
A main road in Letchworth was closed on Saturday after a concerned member of public called Network Rail regarding the welfare of pigeons stuck in mesh at the railway bridge.
Rings stolen from Aston property
Five rings have been stolen from a home in Aston, with police hoping the public can help track them down.
