The Comet

A family have spoken out about the importance of sharing a last Christmas together, as end of life care providers Garden House Hospice Care launch an urgent appeal for donations.

The family of a man from Stevenage who died in a traffic collision in Beadlow yesterday has paid a powerful tribute to him.

The coronavirus infection rate in Hertfordshire fell last week and is well below the national average, suggesting it should avoid being placed in the highest tier of restrictions.

A domestic abuse survivor from Stevenage has spoken out to raise awareness of the issue, and highlight the service which “changed her life”, during the nationwide 16 Days of Action campaign.

A second round of hearings into North Hertfordshire District Council’s Local Plan began yesterday, following delays caused by COVID-19 and an exceptional council meeting.

A four-year-old girl from Hitchin is set to enjoy her first Chemotherapy-free Christmas this year.

The Prime Minister has announced a new, stricter tier system that will come into effect once lockdown ends next week.

The latest data on the number of COVID-19 deaths at Stevenage’s Lister Hospital has been released.

A series of thefts from motor vehicles and sheds in North Herts villages are being investigated by police – and today they have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to.

Letchworth Christmas Market is set to bring some seasonal sparkle to the town centre.

Spectators are set to return to sports venues next month as coronavirus restrictions are eased – but only for areas with lower infection rates.

CCTV images of two women have been released after an elderly lady’s purse was stolen as she shopped in a Stevenage Tesco store.

A surgeon at Stevenage’s Lister Hospital says he has been overwhelmed by the response to an appeal for help in saving the life of his young daughter, who is in desperate need of a transplant.

A BMW has been stolen from outside a Stevenage home – and police are now appealing for witnesses and information.

Harpenden and Hitchin MP Bim Afolami has given his full support to Home Secretary Priti Patel, despite an independent review finding she had breached the ministerial code by bullying staff.

Hertfordshire’s medical professionals are keen to stress to those worried about attending healthcare appointments during lockdown that various measures are in place for patients to be seen safely.

A man from Letchworth has been arrested in connection with seven fraud offences.

North Herts District Council has awarded a substantial grant to a Letchworth–based volunteer group to help them offer affordable loans to vulnerable residents.

A 15-year-old boy was the target of an attempted robbery in Stevenage earlier this week.

Let’s get physical! One of the dangers of lockdown is to be lulled into laziness, watching too many box sets, and eating and drinking too much, but there is no excuse to not start exercising to get fit and stay healthy.