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Transphobic hate crimes have increased in Herts

Blue, white and pink trans pride flag blowing in the breeze on top of a building in London.

Herts Live

Frankie Lister-Fell

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A Freedom of Information request has revealed that transphobic hate crimes in Hertfordshire have increased over the past two years.
The former Danesbury Hospital, now apartments with headshots of Paul Rabbitts

Meet the authors behind a new Welwyn architecture book

Frankie Lister-Fell

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Brookmans

Brookmans Park pub wins sustainable restaurant award

Dan Mountney

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Magistrates court

The latest court results for Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar

Matt Adams

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Norwich Royal Mail sorting office staff processing Christmas cards and gifts on their busiest day of

Christmas

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

Sean Galea-Pace

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There has been a confirmed case of the Omnicron variant of COVID-19 in Hertfordshire.

Coronavirus

Omicron variant: Confirmed case in Hertfordshire says health boss Jim...

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

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Inside of the Howard Centre, a shopping centre in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire

Herts Live

Purse stolen from 74-year-old woman

Frankie Lister-Fell

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The A1(M) near Stevenage was closed after a overhead cable fell on to the carriageway

Herts Live | Updated

Closures lifted on A1(M) after emergency services deem road safe

Georgia Barrow

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Herts Live

A1(M) closed in both directions due to fallen cables

Georgia Barrow

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Send us your pictures of the supermoon. Picture: DANNY LAWSON/PA WIRE

What to see in the sky in December: The 'Cold Moon' and meteor showers

Owen Sennitt

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Air ambulance circling outside the Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Herts Live

Man found with stab wounds in Welwyn Garden City

Frankie Lister-Fell

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The Government have warned of a new scam email that claims to offer free PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Coronavirus

Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam

Robbie Nichols

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a press conference in Downing Street, London about Cop26

Coronavirus

'Don’t try and book until the NHS says it is your turn' — PM on booster...

Sean Galea-Pace

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Waitrose: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

Waitrose and Halfords recall items over health and safety concerns

Robbie Nichols

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Public Health England map of Covid-19 cases over the past week in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Herts Live

Where can you get a walk-in booster in Welwyn Hatfield this week?

Frankie Lister-Fell

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Google Maps image of Bellingham Court halls of residence at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield campus

Herts Live

University of Hertfordshire accommodation without heating

Frankie Lister-Fell

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St Albans Crown Court. Picture: DANNY LOO

County lines drug runners jailed after undercover police sting

Dan Mountney

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Face coverings being made mandatory in shops has come “too late”, readers fear. Picture: Victoria Pe

Health

Herts public health chiefs advise face coverings in any enclosed space

Deborah Price, local democracy reporter

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Joseph Small

County lines drug dealer jailed for more than seven years

Dan Mountney

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Jonathan Ginder appeared at St Albans crown court for sentencing on November 26 Picture: DANNY LOO

Former army major sentenced after pillion rider dies in motorcycle crash

Katie Woodcock

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HG Construction One YMCA

Christmas boost for Welwyn Garden City YMCA following £10,000 donation

Dan Mountney

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Brett Aggregates has applied to quarry Green Belt land at the former Hatfield Aerodrome site, in Col

Date set for final statements on quarry application

Deborah Price Local Democracy Reporter

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All under 40s are now eligible for a Covid booster jab as the the government steps up efforts to tackle the Omicron variant.

Coronavirus

All under 40s to be offered Covid booster jab

Angus Williams

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Welwyn Garden City stolen bike

Mountain bike stolen from Welwyn Garden City shed

Dan Mountney

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Transgender individuals from Welwyn Hatfield needed for Channel 4 documentary.

Hatfield mobile network improvements set to cause TV interference

Dan Mountney

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Welwyn Garden City BID

Welwyn Garden City BID renewed and funding secured following ballot

Dan Mountney

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Screen grab of Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Coronavirus

Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing

Sean Galea-Pace

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Bike marking event in Welwyn Garden City a success

Man in stable condition following Hatfield stabbing

Dan Mountney

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Welwyn Hatfield Council has announced that a third Syrian family will be housed in the borough

Local Plan guidelines clarified following ‘green fields’ confusion

Dan Mountney

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Jane Gill sledging with her four-year-old granddaughter Rosie. Picture: Margesson Photography

Hertfordshire Weather | Video

Yellow warning for snow and wind in Herts as Storm Arwen sweeps in

Maya Derrick

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