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M25 delays in Hertfordshire to last until tonight after major oil spill
Delays on the M25 are set to continue into the night after a large oil spill has resulted in two lanes being closed. Earlier today (August 6), delays were reported after a lorry broke down between Junctions 25 and 26 clockwise for Waltham Cross
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Recap: M25 delays after broken down lorry and diesel spillage
5:24pm Live updates ending This is the end of our live coverage on a frustrating day for motorists in Hertfordshire
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Hatfield children's nursery to reopen 50 years after closure
A children's nursery in Hatfield is set to reopen more than 50 years after it originally closed. Wild Hill Pre-School closed its doors for the last time in the summer of 1973, with its home at Wild Hill Village Hall going mostly unused in the following
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Plans for Welwyn Garden City 5G mast withdrawn after community pressure
Plans for a towering 18-metre 5G mast in Welwyn Garden City have been withdrawn after pressure from a campaign group. The proposal, submitted by EE UK Ltd and H3G UK Ltd, would have seen a monopole, antennas, dishes and cabinets built in Pollards
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Welwyn Garden City man 'honoured' to umpire hockey game at Paris 2024 Olympics
A Welwyn Garden City man who umpired a hockey game at the Paris 2024 Olympics admitted he was "honoured" to be given the opportunity. Neil and Deborah Kirby have been volunteering at the games this summer, having also given up their time to help
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Animal rights protesters avoid jail after causing £100k damage at Hatfield factory
Animal rights protesters have avoided jail after causing more than £100,000 worth of damage at Arla's Hatfield distribution centre. On September 8, 2022, members of Animal Rising - then known as Animal Rebellion - broke into the Mosquito Way site
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Garden City Runners honour Welwyn centenary with 20.20k Centenary Route Challenge
Garden City Runners celebrated the centenary of Welwyn Garden City with another big club event. Using the 20.20km centenary route, the challenge saw 72 runners take part in a clockwise running out of Tewinbury Farm. Each participant started
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Knife surrender and compensation scheme launched ahead of new laws
Owners of certain types of zombie knives and machetes in Hertfordshire can claim compensation if they surrender their weapons before a ban comes into force next month. From Tuesday, September 24, it will be illegal to own particular styles of these
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Potters Bar teen emerges as U14 British Chess Champion despite protest distractions
A Potters Bar youngster has emerged as the U14 British Chess Champion. Rock Yu, 13, took part in the British Chess Championships in Hull between July 25 and August 3 and was involved in seven challenging games, each lasting between two and four
