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Council leader responds to news of Tier Two measures for town
There are “challenging times in weeks ahead”, says Stevenage Borough Council leader Sharon Taylor, following the announcement that Hertfordshire would emerge from lockdown in Tier Two.
Thefts from motor vehicles prompts police warning and appeal for CCTV footage
Following a spate of thefts from motor vehicles in Rabley Heath and Codicote, police are appealing for witnesses and information.
Even more temporary cycle lanes slated after £6.4 million funding secured
More temporary cycle lanes are slated for Hertfordshire after the county council recieved a further £6.4m by the Department for Transport.
Rishi Sunak told ‘claps don’t pay the bills’ after spending review
Firefighters and healthcare workers in Herts have reacted badly to the chancellor’s spending review.
Pressure on Stevenage housing support rises as more than 160 families now living in temporary accommodation
The number of calls to Stevenage Borough Council about emergency or temporary housing need has increased, according to the council’s leader.
Aldi incident: Woman charged with racially-aggravated assault and destroying property
A woman from Stevenage is set to face court today, after bottles of alcohol were smashed in Aldi in the town earlier this week.
Research Park’s world-leading teams continue to tackle the big issues
It’s been a busy year for the teams at Norwich Research Park, as they continue to help tackle Covid-19 alongside many other world-leading projects.
Here are just a few of the latest exciting developments.
Home-Start launches Christmas campaign to help vulnerable families
Home-Start Herts is launching its Christmas fundraising challenge to help support vulnerable families during a difficult time.
Fundraising under way to replace 92-year-old’s stolen cash
A JustGiving page has been set up to help replace an elderly woman’s pension money, after her purse was swiped while shopping in Stevenage.
No time for complacency warns council leaders, with Tier Two restrictions on the horizon
The leaders of both county and district councils in Hertfordshire have commented on the news that we will be under Tier Two COVID restrictions from next week.
Businesses and venues that can open in the new tier system after lockdown
What can open in the new tier system when lockdown restrictions are lifted? From Wednesday, December 2, the country will revert to a strengthened three-tiered local COVID alert level system. Here’s a guide to the new medium, high and very high tiers.
What’s on in Baldock this Christmas?
Father Christmas will still be making the rounds in Baldock this year, even if it is at a distance.
Letchworth Town Lodge set for demolition to make way for flats
An application to demolish Letchworth’s historic Town Lodge to make way for flats and an office building has been approved for North Herts District Council’s planning committee.
Hermitage Road Hitchin: Create your own festive hamper this Christmas with The Little Deli
The Little Deli in Hitchin explains how you can put together the perfect hamper as a gift for a loved one this Christmas
‘High alert’ coronavirus tier system revealed for our area
The coronavirus tier Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth and Baldock will be placed in once lockdown ends has been announced this morning.
£12m plans for new Hitchin homes and college facilities given green light
Planning permission has been granted for £12 million plans that will see a new sports facility and 116 new homes built in a residential part of Hitchin.
Arrest made after bottles of alcohol purposely smashed in Aldi store
A woman has been arrested after a large quantity of bottles of alcohol were smashed on to the floor of an Aldi supermarket.
‘I felt very alone’ – domestic abuse survivor backs 16 Days of Action campaign
A Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline service user has explained the importance of support in the workplace, raising awareness of the 16 Days of Action campaign.
Tributes pour in for Tony, who left his mark on Hitchin community after 70 years
Tributes have been pouring in after a stalwart of the Hitchin community sadly passed away, following a short illness.
Meet the ex-cop who’s spending his retirement battling Hertfordshire’s county lines problem
Retired police officer Mike Woods, who works to rehabilitate young offenders, says rising gang activity in Herts is a consequence of austerity.