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Lecturer and trans woman at Herts Uni condemns professor's letter as "transphobic"

Friday, June 21, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

A University of Hertfordshire lecturer and trans woman has joined other UK academics in condemning remarks made by a professor at another university as "transphobic".

Head at 'requires improvement' Hatfield school says it's not about 'chasing Ofsted ratings'

Thursday, June 13, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

Headteacher of Onslow St Audrey's School David Bullock. Picture: OSA

The headteacher at a Hatfield school which has been given a 'requires improvement' rating has said it's not about "chasing Ofsted ratings".

Cyber bullying and anti-social behaviour tackled in Hatfield Crucial Crew event

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

Primary schools from Welwyn Hatfield attend the Crucial Crew workshops at Herts Uni run by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. Picture: DANNY LOO

The Hatfield-based Crucial Crew event - which is running until Thursday - has been tackling anti-social behaviour, mental health, cyber bullying and host of other issues over the past week.

Eighty Herts and Beds cadets commemorate D-Day

Thursday, June 6, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

Beds and Herts Army Cadets pose together in France. Picture: Supplied.

Eighty army cadets from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire took part in a week-long D-Day event.

New careers hub coming to Herts to help students in the world of work

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Jacob Thorburn

Thomas Alleyne Academy in Stevenage has been selected as the lead school for a new Hertfordshire career hub. Picture: Grace Gardner

Funding has been secured for a new careers hub which will serve schools and colleges in North Herts, Stevenage and Welwyn Hatfield.

Clean up WGC's Carol nominated for Welwyn Hatfield community awards

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

A Welwyn Garden City woman has been nominated in the 2019 Welwyn Hatfield Times Community Awards for her work picking up rubbish.

Preparing for university? Here are our top tips to make the most out of the experience

Monday, June 3, 2019 Michael Fraser

How to make the most out of your university experience...

Michael Fraser, who now lives in Brookmans Park, grew up in St Albans, Herts. Having recently finished a history undergraduate degree in Swansea University, he shares his tips for getting the most out of your university experience.

Two Herts uni students up for £1,000 design award

Friday, May 31, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

Louise Baskerville's shortlisted book cover for Penguin Random House Student Design Children’s Cover category. Picture: Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House has shortlisted two students from the University of Hertfordshire for a book cover design award.

Hatfield children take a look inside a prison cell as part of crime awareness day

Thursday, May 30, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

Year five pupils at Howe Dell School in Hatfield take part in a day of education from the charity Prison Me No Way. Picture: DANNY LOO

Children at three Hatfield schools explored a prison cell as part of an anti-crime awareness day.

Welwyn's spirit of the community put forward for WHT Community Awards

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

Stuart Carnegie can not believe he was nominated. Picture: Stuart Carnegie.

A Welwyn man who aims to bring the village together has been nominated in the Welwyn Hatfield Times Community Awards 2019.

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Head's vow to parents after Welwyn Garden City school given 'requires improvement' Ofsted

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Charlotte McLaughlin

The Stanborough School was inspected from 30 April to 1 May. Picture: Google

The headteacher of a Welwyn Garden City school which today has been given a 'requires improvement' rating by Ofsted says she is "extremely confident" that under her leadership it can be given the top mark of 'outstanding'.