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Stotfold woman set for Borneo trek in memory of beloved sister
A team of 11 trekkers will take on the rainforests of Borneo in less than two weeks to raise funds for Garden House Hospice Care.
Arrest after armed police search for ‘knifeman’ in Stevenage
A man is in police custody after an armed police search in Stevenage following an alleged assault in a field.
Rail regulator probe into Govia Thameslink over passenger information
The rail regulator has today opened an investigation into whether Great Northern and Thameslink line operator Govia Thameslink breached requirements to keep passengers properly informed amid the May 2018 timetable rollout.
Brown bin left outside North Herts council – and returned next day, emptied
A man frustrated with North Hertfordshire’s waste service left his uncollected brown bin outside the district council’s offices – and received it back the next day, emptied and cleaned.
Coldplay, Strokes and Fleetwood Mac cover gig in Hitchin to aid hospice
November 2 promises to be a special night for music lovers in Hitchin as three bands bring three classic acts to Club 85 to raise money for charity.
Journey’s End rehearsals finish in Hitchin ahead of Ypres performances
A theatre company has finished rehearsals of First World War drama Journey’s End in Hitchin, ahead of a month of performances in Flanders to mark 100 years since the armistice.
Stevenage house fire treated as arson
A fire at a house in Stevenage yesterday evening is being treated as arson by police.
Three teenagers from Stevenage arrested on suspicion of drugs offences
Three teenagers were arrested in Stevenage yesterday afternoon on suspicion of drugs offences.
Stotfold family cycle 500 miles around Scottish coast for Diabetes UK
A Stotfold family and a close friend have completed a gruelling 500-mile bike ride around the coast of Scotland to raise money for Diabetes UK.
Less Waste Hitchin initiative holding meet-up tonight
A community initiative aiming at driving down the amount of packaging waste is to hold its monthly meet-up in Hitchin this evening.
Great Northern reveals new trains with more capacity, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and power points
Great Northern will soon be introducing trains with more capacity and air conditioning, which according to one commuter “will make a massive difference”.
Two girls, 14, missing from Bedfordshire since Saturday
Two 14-year-old girls have been missing from Bedfordshire since Saturday, and officers have appealed for the public’s help finding them.
Stevenage road closed after single-car crash
A major road in Stevenage was closed this morning after a car collided with the roadside.
Thefts from cars and vans up 84 per cent in Stevenage
The rate of thefts from cars and vans in Stevenage is up 84 per cent on last year, police have said.
Biggleswade’s Ivel Valley School aiming for centre of excellence status
A special school in Biggleswade has had a major restructure as it works towards becoming a centre of excellence.
Hitchin school funding campaigners to hold open meeting next week
School funding campaigners are to hold an open meeting in Hitchin next week, ahead of a national day of action.
Community army recruiting in Letchworth to tackle loneliness
People in Letchworth are being urged to join a new community army helping to make the town a friendlier place and reduce loneliness.
Stevenage primary school’s colour run fundraiser is a smash hit
Young and old alike got covered in colourful powder paint at a Stevenage school fundraiser.
Breakthrough claimed in North Hertfordshire Museum entrance negotiations
The stand-off over the would-be North Hertfordshire Museum entrance in Hitchin’s Brand Street could finally be over, this paper understands.
Hitchin shop’s balloons light up Strictly Come Dancing stage
Balloons supplied by a Hitchin crafts shop were used by the BBC for Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing TV programme.
