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Spanish police say Scots crime syndicate "dismantled" as 14 arrested
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (247+ words) Spanish authorities say they have "dismantled" a Scottish crime syndicate operating from the country, following several arrests and the extradition of the group's alleged leader. The Civil Guard announced on Thursday the operations of the "Lyons clan" in Spain had…...
Shopping centre petting zoo event cancelled after backlash
18+ min ago (215+ words) A mobile petting zoo in Welwyn Garden City has been cancelled following backlash. At the petting zoo, attendees could "get up close and hands-on" with a range of animals including rabbits, reptiles and snails. After its announcement via social media…...
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19+ hour, 27+ min ago (14+ words) Rain and cooler weather to return after UK enjoyed record warm temperatures'Welwyn Hatfield Times...
Co-op plans to take over hundreds of shops in Southern Co-op deal
19+ hour, 38+ min ago (339+ words) The Co-op Group is planning to take over Southern Co-op in a deal that would add hundreds of food and funeral shops to the retail giant's chain. The'societies announced proposals that would need to be approved by members to go…...
Pure Gym want to open Hertford facility
1+ day, 13+ min ago (180+ words) Pure Gym want to open a 24-hour gym at Bircherley Street in Hertford's town centre. The company have applied to East Herts Council for permission to open a new gym across three ground floor units at Lea Wharf. Currently, the…...
Welwyn Garden City author releases second book
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (129+ words) A prehistoric adventure is bringing the Stone Age to life for young readers. Stone Warriors, the second children's novel by author Elizabeth Barber, follows Ekri of the Roaring Bears tribe as he fights for survival after a brutal attack by…...
Strictly Come Dancing star to face no charges after Hertfordshire rape arrest
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (175+ words) A Strictly Come Dancing star who was arrested on suspicion of rape in Hertfordshire will face no charges, police has confirmed. A man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in London by Herts police last October over…...
Average UK house price fell by 0. 5 month on month in March, says Halifax
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (733+ words) The average UK house price fell by 0. 5% month on month in March, according to an index. It was the first monthly fall of 2026, with increases of 0. 8% in January and 0. 3% in February. Across the UK, the average house price in March…...
Transatlantic crisis talks as Trump condemned for Iran deadline wipeout threat
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (648+ words) Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has spoken with her US counterpart, as Donald Trump faced condemnation after warning "a whole civilisation will die" if Iran failed to meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating crisis in the…...
Dojo crowned national champions after stunning jodo display
2+ day, 3+ min ago (464+ words) The village Dojo of Datchworth is celebrating a massive haul of silverware this week following a standout performance by the Kenyukan Dojo at the British Kendo Association (BKA) Jodo National Championships 2026. The competition, held on March 28 at the DSLV E-Act…...