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Petition calling for better Stevenage bus service amasses 1,200 signatures
More than 1,200 people fed up with an increasing number of bus cancellations, lack of punctuality and frequent breakdowns have signed a petition calling for improvements to the service in Stevenage.
Hitchin’s only VC winner to be honoured with memorial stone
Hitchin’s only Victoria Cross winner is set to be honoured with a memorial stone this Sunday.
Stevenage teenager’s head shave for gran with terminal cancer
An 18-year-old from Stevenage has raised more than £1,200 for Cancer Research UK in honour of his gran, who has terminal cancer.
Harsh budget cuts spark Cambridgeshire Police survey asking for an extra 50p a week from council tax payers
Crime busting needs an extra 50p a week from council tax payers across Cambridgeshire if the county’s police is to continue its work, a report says.
Stevenage FC calls for fans to use residents letter before time runs out
Stevenage FC are encouraging fans to use their residents letter which expires at the end of the month to get two tickets for £10.
‘The end of an era’ for Letchworth as Burrs shoe store set for closure
A Letchworth shoe store is set to close after trading in Leys Avenue for 56 years.
Family friend of Conor Spraggs to take on O2 fundraising climb in his memory
A family friend of the late Conor Spraggs is set to fight her fears in a fundraising challenge to help set up a foundation in his honour.
Man wanted after alleged eight-month burglary spree across Herts
A Luton man is wanted by police after an alleged eight-month burglary spree across Hertfordshire.
Stotfold makeup artist hopes to bring home national award
A makeup artist from Stotfold has reached the national final of the 2019 Wedding Industry Awards, and will find out her fate next week.
Big Ernie returns home after Stevenage community join the search
A family’s missing appeal for help to find their beloved sausage dog was successful, after more than 24 hours of searching.
William Taylor: Conspiracy to murder accused plead not guilty
Two people have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to murder of Gosmore farmer William ‘Bill’ Taylor.
Brexit: 74 per cent in favour of remaining in the EU in snap Hitchin poll
North Herts for Europe campaigning group held an action day in Hitchin town centre on Saturday, surveying residents on their Brexit opinions.
Disability charity closes transport service
A Welwyn Garden City-based charity, which operates across Hertfordshire, will close its transport service as it is losing money.
Hitchin cyclist thanks paramedics and hospital staff after collapse
A university student from Hitchin has thanked paramedics, Lister Hospital staff and the public after he collapsed while out cycling last week.
Cannabis seized at Baldock property after warrant issued
A woman has been given a warning by police after a small amount of cannabis was seized at a property in Baldock last week.
Car fire on A505 near Baldock
Firefighters have been tackling a car fire on the A505 near Baldock.
Crash on Stevenage causes fire service to be called out
A man and a woman have been involved in a crash in Stevenage.
Letchworth packing firm donates £1,000 to Stevenage’s Greenside School
A Letchworth distribution centre has donated £1,000 to Greenside School in Stevenage.
Letchworth-based bank brings home major industry awards
A business bank based in Letchworth has won two major industry awards for its use of the Cloud and for being the best business notice account provider.
Letchworth mum to hold Hitchin concert for hospital who saved her newborn’s life
A orchestral musician from Letchworth is set to hold a fundraising concert in Hitchin to raise money for Lister Hospital’s neonatal unit after staff saved the life of her newborn daughter.
