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Overturned car stops traffic on M25
An overturned car has stopped traffic on the M25's anti-clockwise carriageway, between the A1(M) and London Colney. The crash, which involved two vehicles, took place at around 4.35pm this afternoon (Tuesday, November 21). All four lanes were
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Poland and St Neots calling for intrepid Garden City Runners
There seemed to be a coin toss needed for some Garden City Runners as they pondered their weekend's running exploits. Four opted for the short hop up the A1 to the St Neots Half Marathon. Renowned for its fast, if undulating course, Janet
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Suspect chased by police after Blacks theft
A suspected thief was chased by police, after items were taken from Blacks in Welwyn Garden City. The incident took place in the early afternoon of Saturday (November 18), when the suspect entered into Wigmores North store. After the theft,
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Council leader vows Hertfordshire will turnaround SEND services
County council leader Richard Roberts has vowed to turn-around SEND services for families in Hertfordshire as quickly as possible. Earlier this month (November 10), a report by government inspectors pointed to ‘systemic failings’ in the provision
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Potters Bar dog and Omaze star desperately searching for new home
A Staffordshire bull terrier, who starred in an Omaze advert alongside Joanna Page, is searching for a new home after more than 280 days at the Southridge Animal Centre in Potters Bar. Nine-year-old Billy was found abandoned in the Camden area
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Menswear retailer 'proud as punch' with new Howard Centre store
Owners of a menswear retailer that has opened in Welwyn Garden City are as "proud as punch" with their new Howard Centre store. Gaffer was officially opened by the Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, Councillor Pankit Shah, last Saturday having expanded
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Vision loss charity to open new headquarters in Welwyn Garden City
Herts Vision Loss (HVL), a charity which supports those with visual impairments, is set to move into its new headquarters in Welwyn Garden City. The organisation's new HQ and resource centre - at 2 Brownfields - will be officially opened by the
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Welwyn Garden City man charged with use of a firearm
A man from Welwyn Garden City has been charged with the use of a firearm and possession of a bladed weapon after being arrested last week. Michael Forbes, of Welwyn Garden City, was arrested on November 17, and charged with the following offences
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IN PICTURES: Christmas Lights Trail brings festive cheer to Welwyn Garden City
Festive cheer arrived in Welwyn Garden City on Saturday as the town's Christmas Lights Trail opened to the public. Eleven installations, funded by Welwyn Garden City BID, are located across the town centre and provide residents with the chance
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IN PICTURES: Welwyn Garden City residents flock to Christmas lights switch-on
Welwyn Garden City residents flocked to watch the town's Christmas lights switch-on last Saturday. Crowds packed Howardsgate as the lights were turned on by Santa, with plenty more fun to be had, including live entertainment from Stagecall, DH
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Hatfield residents benefit from slipper swap scheme
Hatfield residents have recently benefitted from a county council scheme offering free pairs of slippers, in a bid to prevent trips, slips and falls in the home. Hertfordshire County Council held its fourth slipper swap earlier this month, where
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Hockey round-up: Miserable weather but results bring smiles
Rain provided the back drop to the early hockey matches on Saturday while floodlights were turned on way ahead of time to alleviate the gloom of the later games. Potters Bar's ladies were one of the early starters at Dame Alice Owens and while