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Shoppers predict town centre ‘demise’ after store closures announced

The Howard Centre. Picture: DANNY LOO

Dan Mountney

Welwyn Garden City residents are predicting the ‘demise’ of the town centre after Next and Marks & Spencer confirmed they would both be closing their stores.

Potters Bar Amazon theft

Amazon parcels stolen in doorstep theft in Potters Bar

Dan Mountney

Anniversary Gardens

Work begins on Welwyn Garden City’s new-look Anniversary Gardens

Dan Mountney

Construction of the Nightingale surge hub at Lister Hospital in Stevenage

Lister Hospital | Video

Time-lapse video: Nightingale surge hub build at Lister Hospital

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Chocolates from Aldi and Yoplait's Frubes are among the products recalled by Trading Standards this week.

Aldi chocolate and yoghurts containing metal among recent recalled products

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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps arrives in Downing Street, London, ahead of the government's weekly

Grant Shapps reveals ‘anger’ over ‘unacceptable’ Downing Street parties

Dan Mountney

Snowdrops poking through the frosty soil and a Muntjac deer clearly visible in the snow.

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Snowdrops and wildlife to spot in Panshanger Park this winter

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Hannah Sayer as Suspenda, Paul Russell as Lurcio, and Chris White as Ludicrus in Up Pompeii

Theatre | Review

Up Pompeii still raises a titter at the Barn in Welwyn Garden City

Alan Davies

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older man cuts red tape with big scissors at new outdoor gym for adults in Hatfield's Roe Hill playing field, hertfordshire

Herts Live News

Outdoor gym opens in Hatfield

Frankie Lister-Fell

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‘Please do not vote to damage Welwyn irreparably’

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Purse stolen in Hatfield

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Marks & Spencer confirm Welwyn Garden City store closure

Dan Mountney

Zoom screenshot of Welwyn Hatfield Councillor Dr Sunny Thusu

Welwyn Hatfield Council

Council fights for lower housing targets in Local Plan

Matthew Smith, Local Democracy Reporter

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Next to close Welwyn Garden City store this week

Dan Mountney

Ultimate Elton will be performing at Welwyn Civic Centre.

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Ultimate Elton John tribute coming to Welwyn

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Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, a baby french bulldog and two headshots of a man and a woman.

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Three bulldogs rescued from fire by passersby

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This year's Slam Dunk Festival South 2021 in Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire.

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Slam Dunk Festival confirms fourth 2022 headliner for Hatfield

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Nina Cust (by Cyril Flower), features in Tangled Souls.

Love and scandal among Hertfordshire’s Victorian elite

Jane Dismore

Green Room Productions presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar.

Theatre

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat finally comes to Potters Bar

Alan Davies

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Iwona Pniewska, head of the Polish Saturday School in WGC, Michal Siewniak and Anna Skiba.

Columnists | Opinion

What will 2022 bring for the Polish community in Welwyn Hatfield?

Michal Siewniak

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'Simply amazing' - dad's life saved by air ambulance after mystery seizure

Georgia Barrow

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A curlew (Numenius arquata) one of the many birds seen last January near St Albans.

Resolve to explore our local wildlife this year

Rupert Evershed

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Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: Do not underestimate inflation’s insidious effects

Peter Sharkey

Adam Harcourt scored twice as Welwyn picked up a bonus-point win over Finsbury Park.

Rugby Union

Much more like it for Welwyn as try blitz brings win over Finsbury Park

Neil Metcalfe

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The Howard Centre. Picture: DANNY LOO

Shoppers predict town centre ‘demise’ after store closures announced

Dan Mountney

General view of a Marks and Spencer store in Swindon, Wiltshire. PRESS ASSCOCIATION Photo. Picture d

Marks & Spencer confirm Welwyn Garden City store closure

Dan Mountney

Potters Bar Amazon theft

Amazon parcels stolen in doorstep theft in Potters Bar

Dan Mountney

Zoom screenshot of Welwyn Hatfield Councillor Dr Sunny Thusu

Welwyn Hatfield Council

Council fights for lower housing targets in Local Plan

Matthew Smith, Local Democracy Reporter

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Oakfield Close, a residential road of semi-detached houses in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, captured on a cloud day

Herts Live News

Man accused of killing his mother in her home

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Tributes to 'truly unique' woman who died after Welwyn Garden City assault

Dan Mountney

Welwyn Garden City's previous post office at 120 Peartree Lane, Hertforshire

Herts Live News

Welwyn Garden City Post Office to reopen at new location

Frankie Lister-Fell

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The Urgent Care Centre entrance at The New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City. Picture: Alan Davies

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£45m bid to improve QEII Hospital

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

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Work begins on Welwyn Garden City’s new-look Anniversary Gardens

Anniversary Gardens

Dan Mountney

The Anniversary Gardens in Welwyn Garden City are getting a makeover after remodelling work began last week.

Construction of the Nightingale surge hub at Lister Hospital in Stevenage

Lister Hospital | Video

Time-lapse video: Nightingale surge hub build at Lister Hospital

Louise McEvoy

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Chocolates from Aldi and Yoplait's Frubes are among the products recalled by Trading Standards this week.

Aldi chocolate and yoghurts containing metal among recent recalled products

Robbie Nichols

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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps arrives in Downing Street, London, ahead of the government's weekly

Grant Shapps reveals ‘anger’ over ‘unacceptable’ Downing Street parties

Dan Mountney

Potters Bar Amazon theft

Amazon parcels stolen in doorstep theft in Potters Bar

Dan Mountney

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Snowdrops and wildlife to spot in Panshanger Park this winter

Snowdrops poking through the frosty soil and a Muntjac deer clearly visible in the snow.

Columnists | Opinion

Alan Davies

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In her first monthly column of 2022, Panshanger Park People & Wildlife Officer Jo Whitaker explores what's to see in the park at this time of the year.

Hannah Sayer as Suspenda, Paul Russell as Lurcio, and Chris White as Ludicrus in Up Pompeii

Theatre | Review

Up Pompeii still raises a titter at the Barn in Welwyn Garden City

Alan Davies

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Green Room Productions presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar.

Theatre

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat finally comes to Potters Bar

Alan Davies

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Ultimate Elton will be performing at Welwyn Civic Centre.

Music

Ultimate Elton John tribute coming to Welwyn

Alan Davies

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This year's Slam Dunk Festival South 2021 in Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire.

Music

Slam Dunk Festival confirms fourth 2022 headliner for Hatfield

Alan Davies

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Sport

Much more like it for Welwyn as try blitz brings win over Finsbury Park

Adam Harcourt scored twice as Welwyn picked up a bonus-point win over Finsbury Park.

Rugby Union

Neil Metcalfe

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A bonus-point win put Welwyn's promotion challenge back on track with a convincing success at home to Finsbury Park.

Welwyn went top of the table with a victory at Royston.

Hockey

Welwyn enjoy super start to 2022 with Royston win taking them top

Neil Metcalfe

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The action gets under way at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club with the start of race one.

Sailing

Shelley leads the Welwyn Garden City fleet into 2022

Neil Metcalfe

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Jon Clements is reaping the benefits of his return to Welwyn Garden City with four goals in his last three games.

Football

Clements happy with start to WGC life but play-offs firmly in cross-hairs

Neil Metcalfe

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All smiles for WGC manager Nick Ironton although he is not getting carried away with their good form.

Football

Still one game at a time for the boss despite another WGC victory

Neil Metcalfe

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Lifestyle

Snowdrops and wildlife to spot in Panshanger Park this winter

Snowdrops poking through the frosty soil and a Muntjac deer clearly visible in the snow.

Columnists | Opinion

Alan Davies

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In her first monthly column of 2022, Panshanger Park People & Wildlife Officer Jo Whitaker explores what's to see in the park at this time of the year.

Nina Cust (by Cyril Flower), features in Tangled Souls.

Love and scandal among Hertfordshire’s Victorian elite

Jane Dismore

Iwona Pniewska, head of the Polish Saturday School in WGC, Michal Siewniak and Anna Skiba.

Columnists | Opinion

What will 2022 bring for the Polish community in Welwyn Hatfield?

Michal Siewniak

Wooden blocks with percentage sign and arrow up, financial growth, interest rate and mortgage rate i

Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: Do not underestimate inflation’s insidious effects

Peter Sharkey

Race For Life Pretty Muddy participants

Charity Fundraiser

Half price entry offer for Welwyn Hatfield Race for Life this month

Alan Davies

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