The Comet

The chief executive of a hospital accused of covering up mistakes that led to the death of a toddler has strongly refuted the claims.

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is joining forces with charity partners this Christmas to provide support for the homeless.

A long-standing headteacher at a Stevenage primary school is set to retire at the end of this school term.

Christmas shopping in our town centres is finally under way as non-essential shops open their doors following a month-long lockdown.

Shoppers are being urged to expect a warm welcome and hand sanitiser when the high street reopens this week.

Baldock Christmas lights switch-on will take place virtually this Saturday as committee members continue to review ever-changing legislation.

Hertfordshire residents who have been ordering their Christmas presents online this year have been warned of scam emails and text messages from fake parcel delivery companies.

‘Caroline’ was 18 when she discovered her new boyfriend belonged to a drug-dealing gang. In this interview, part of our series looking at the impact of county lines dealing, she details her terrifying experiences.

A year on from the setting up of the free Hertfordshire Law Clinic at the Uni of Herts, its director has explained how people are coping in the age of little to no legal aid.

How to plan safe travel this Christmas.

Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland has expressed his intention to rebel against the Conservative motion for the three-tier coronavirus system – set to replace the national lockdown tomorrrow.

Tier Two restrictions are “the right place” for Hertfordshire despite a fall in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, according to the leader of the county council.

Debenhams stores across the UK are likely to close, including the Stevenage branch which was saved from demise during a roll out of closures announced in 2019.

A county lines drug dealer operating in Stevenage has been jailed for more than seven years.

Eight-year-old eco warrior triplets have launched a campaign to help the homeless this Christmas, as well as helping to save the planet.

A domestic abuse charity has said that in expectation of the holidays, it is “already getting calls from people terrified of the Christmas period”.

A former acting inspector for Hertfordshire Constabulary will be the subject of a misconduct hearing, following accusations of breaching standards of professional behaviour.

A schoolboy with a rare type of brain tumour is raising money for a children’s charity that is supporting him and his family through this difficult time.

Created by the East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity, a Tree of Light filled with dedications to loved ones will be officially switched on outside the front of Lister Hospital in Stevenage at 6pm today.

Whipsnade Zoo is ready to bring Christmas cheer to the whole family this festive season in the wake of the second lockdown.