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Raffle, tombola and more than 30 stalls coming to hospice’s Christmas Fayre
Garden House Hospice Care’s Christmas Fayre is set to bring festive cheer, with more than 35 independent stall holders selling a variety of gifts.
MS Therapy Centre changes life of mum after cancer ‘returned at worst possible time’
A Letchworth-based MS Therapy centre has changed the life of a woman who discovered her cancer had returned after testing positive for COVID-19.
Online electricals retailer AO setting up shop inside Stevenage Tesco store
Electricals retailer AO has announced that its in-store experience has opened at Tesco Extra in Stevenage.
Where in Hertfordshire can you celebrate Christmas in church this year?
Christmas will be very different this year affecting many seasonal activities - including religious services.
Volunteer achievement awards launched to recognise community heroes
Community heroes who volunteer to help those in need can now be nominated at the North Herts District Council Chair’s Volunteer Achievement Awards.
Adult panto opens at theatre in Hitchin
The Market Theatre in Hitchin is open for Christmas with the venue’s popular annual adult panto kicking off tonight (Friday).
Annual charity carol concert gets a virtual makeover for Christmas 2020
Willow’s annual charity Christmas Carol Concert has gone online this year.
Met Office issue yellow weather warning as temperatures set to plummet
A yellow weather warning has been put in place for our areas, as temperatures are expected to hit freezing overnight.
‘It was fun and exciting to dress up and weird to be at our school in the dark!’
Dancers in Codicote have been out getting their Thriller on pre-lockdown and hope people enjoy their performance in these crazy times.
‘My van was home’ – formerly homeless veteran sets up global fundraising challenge
A Stevenage resident who served in the army for more than 20 years has shared his own experience of homelessness, ahead of the launch of his global challenge that is trying to raise awareness for rough sleeping.
Businesses team up with Feed Up Warm Up Christmas schemes – here’s how you can get involved
A number of our town’s businesses have teamed up with drop-in charity Feed Up Warm Up on separate schemes to help the homeless this Christmas.
COVID-19 vaccines hold the key to the road back towards normality
Hopes for a return to more normal lives for all have soared with news of the vaccine roll-out. Here, medical experts unite in their reassurance to the public that vaccines meet strict standards of safety and effectiveness.
Police issue warning after van owners are targeted by criminals
Herts police have issued a warning to all van owners in the Stevenage area, after a spate of thefts in car parks in recent days.
COVID-19 cases continue downward trend in Stevenage and North Herts
Coronavirus cases in Stevenage and North Herts have continued their steady decline, as the county now enters Tier Two restrictions.
Tree of Light shines bright to remember loved ones and thank NHS staff
A special light switch-on ceremony was held at Lister Hospital earlier this week, to remember loved ones and thank NHS staff for their work during an unprecedented year.
Exclusive Letchworth gift-range launched in time for Christmas
A Letchworth gift range has gone on sale just in time for Christmas, encouraging the Shop Local message as well as forming part of a national campaign.
‘Cancer will not beat me’ – woman and 21 friends in Santa run after diagnosis
A Baldock woman, along with 20 friends, will be donning their best Christmas outfits for a 5k run in aid of a cancer charity following her diagnosis.
Christmas comes early for one man with 12 days of fancy dress challenge
Christmas has certainly come early for one man this year, as he will suit up for a special fundraiser for Age UK and North Herts and Stevenage Samaritans.
Coronavirus vaccine set to be rolled out next week – who will be first in line?
A long-awaited coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in the UK, and people can begin getting the jab as early as next week.
Coronavirus: Mass vaccination centre coming to Herts
A coronavirus vaccine centre is to be set-up in Stevenage, where the recently approved Pfizer/BioNTech shots could be available as early as next week.