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Georgia Barrow

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Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
A 'traumatised' teen has issued a stark e-cig warning after being told he was coughing up 'pints' of blood due to 'excessive vaping'.
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Vape warning issued after teen reports problems from excessive e-cigarette use
A 'traumatised' teen has issued a stark e-cig warning after being told he was coughing up 'pints' of blood due to 'excessive vaping'.
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The Herts Advertiser @hertsad.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
So exciting! Well done Asha 👏 Full story: www.hertsad.co.uk/news/2491270...
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Neil Metcalfe @npmetcalfe.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Welcome to transfer deadline day. All the news from Stevenage, League One and beyond from the twice-yearly circus. Will Boro be busy? Who will panic buy? Will League One clubs continue their crazy spending? Click the link below to find out: www.thecomet.net/sport/249040...
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LIVE: Transfer deadline day January 2025 - Stevenage still looking
Stevenage FC are still hoping to be busy on transfer deadline day. All the action from Boro and League One in general.
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Georgia Barrow @journo-georgia.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Sad news for our high streets
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Closure of Halifax branches in Stevenage and Letchworth confirmed
Halifax branches in Stevenage and Letchworth are set to close, as Lloyds Banking Group announced it would be shutting down more than 120 locations.
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MissingPetsGB @missingpetsgb.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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Welwyn Hatfield Times @whtimes.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
"It was a really positive day – the response from the public was heart-warming." Full story: www.whtimes.co.uk/news/2489045...
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The Comet @thecomet24.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
'Britain's Tiger King' was also ordered to pay fines and costs in excess of £14,000
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Big cat sanctuary boss banned from keeping animals after cruelty offences
Cat Survival Trust boss Terrence Moore has been banned from keeping animals for five years after being found guilty of cruelty offences.
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The Comet @thecomet24.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Britton School of Performing Arts is hosting a launch event for its new Letchworth facility. The exciting event will include taster sessions and a tour hosted by West End Star Lady Kerry Ellis. Find out more here: www.thecomet.net/news/2487531...
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Neil Metcalfe @npmetcalfe.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Mouth of the Tyne: My thoughts on subscribing to the Comet and how if affects sport. www.thecomet.net/sport/248729...
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Mouth of the Tyne: My thoughts on subscribing to the Comet and how if affects sport
The Comet is encouraging more digital subscriptions heading into 2025. The thoughts of Neil Metcalfe on how it affects sport in the newspaper.
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Charles Thomson @cethomson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Invented in the 1950s, protonitazene was so dangerous it never passed clinical trials. But rogue scientists have resurrected it for the black market - and now it is cutting a deadly path through east London. My special report on the rising problem: www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/2487006...
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The deadly new drug, 100 times stronger than heroin, sweeping east London
A novel synthetic opioid called protonitazene is claiming lives across east London, sparking concerns from the area's senior coroner.
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Welwyn Hatfield Times @whtimes.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The application also includes new vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access to Station Road Read the full story here: www.whtimes.co.uk/news/2486929...
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The Herts Advertiser @hertsad.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
What an achievement for this young baker 🙌🍞🥐🥯
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Inspirational 18-year-old entrepreneur opens new St Albans bakery
Owned by Chiswell Green teenager Oliver 'Oli' Broxton, Glaze is now welcoming customers at 19 George Street.
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The Herts Advertiser @hertsad.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
"They were abandoned tents that were carefully checked, and were full of rubbish. Nobody was on the site and nobody was sleeping rough there."
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Tents removed from St Albans park 'abandoned for months' say district council
Tents hidden in Verulamium Park's shrubbery have been removed today following rumours they were occupied by "rough sleepers".
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The Comet @thecomet24.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
The defendant was also ordered to pay £4,120 in court costs.
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Two 'dangerous' XL Bullies destroyed after Hitchin man pleads guilty to possession
A dog owner has pleaded guilty to being in possession of two dangerous XL Bullies and possession of class B drugs in Hitchin.
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The Comet @thecomet24.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
This is the third time he has been prosecuted for food hygiene offences
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Letchworth bakery and owner fined £19,000 for food hygiene breaches
A Letchworth bakery and its owner Amjad Malik have been fined almost £20,000 after pleading guilty to 15 food hygiene offences.
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Royston Crow @roystoncrow.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Dazzling illuminated artwork on display for Christmas at Wimpole www.royston-crow.co.uk/news/2476883...
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Dazzling illuminated artwork on display for Christmas at Wimpole
Christmas at Wimpole is under way, with a dazzling array of new illuminated artworks on display over the festive season.
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Georgia Barrow @journo-georgia.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
The Stevenage MP has put out a letter explaining his decision to support the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
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MP pens letter to residents after supporting Assisted Dying Bill
Kevin Bonavia, MP for Stevenage, has penned a letter to residents explaining his decision to back theTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in…
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Georgia Barrow @journo-georgia.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Two drug dealers operating in Stevenage have been jailed for a combined total of more than 14 years 👇 www.thecomet.net/news/2475968...
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Two drug dealers jailed after admitting to running Stevenage network
A pair of drug dealers who ran a network in Stevenage have been jailed for a total of more than 14 years.
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The Comet @thecomet24.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
BREAKING: A 12-year-old boy has been involved in a crash in Stevenage
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Air ambulance called after car and 12-year-old boy collide in Stevenage
The air ambulance has been called to the scene of a collision in Stevenage's Fairlands Way, involving a car and 12-year-old boy.
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The Comet @thecomet24.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Seven cars were damaged back in October
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No arrests made over Stevenage car arsons despite 'extensive enquiries'
No arrests have been made in connection with a string of car arsons in Stevenage, despite "extensive enquiries".
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Georgia Barrow @journo-georgia.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Front page of Thursday's Stevenage edition of @thecomet24.bsky.social Pick up a free copy from your local supermarket 📰 #Stevenage #NorthHerts #LocalNewsMatters
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The Comet @thecomet24.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
"A snap decision from Jackson has led to catastrophic repercussions for the victim and his family"
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Hitchin man guilty of manslaughter after death at Ickleford Sports Club
Hitchin's Oscar Jackson has been found guilty of manslaughter after he killed Grant Wallendorf with one punch at Ickleford Sports and Recreation…
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