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  • Currys Business Launches New Hub in Stevenage to Power Local SMEs Across All Sectors

    Currys Business Launches New Hub in Stevenage to Power Local SMEs Across All Sectors

    Currys Business is excited to announce the opening of its latest Business Hub within the Currys Stevenage store on 21st July. This innovative space is dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) throughout Stevenage and the wider Hertfordshire area, helping local businesses such as tradespeople, service providers, and landlords access tailored technology, expert advice, and practical support to…

  • Local Community Groups Receive Much Needed Support From Housebuilder

    Local Community Groups Receive Much Needed Support From Housebuilder

    17 July, East of England, UK: To kick off the summer, premium housebuilder Redrow Eastern has announced it has thrown its support behind a number of community groups and events across Essex and Hertfordshire with much needed donations. The Stevenage Day organised by Stevenage Borough Council in partnership with Stevenage Festival has received a £1,000 donation for their…

  • Stevenage Cricket Club News – 19th & 20th July 2025

    Stevenage Cricket Club News – 19th & 20th July 2025

    An easy one this week. All matches washed out and so gain 10 points each and then on to next week. We can have a review of the tables then this time. Stevenage’s 1st XI are sitting 4th in Division 2 of the Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League. The second XI are 7th with 3 wins…

  • Things to Do This Summer Holidays in Stevenage: Join the Make Believe Summer Camp!

    Things to Do This Summer Holidays in Stevenage: Join the Make Believe Summer Camp!

    Looking for something fun, active and creative to keep the kids busy this summer holiday? Look no further than Make Believe Stevenage’s Summer Camp! Taking place on Wednesday 13th August at Longmeadow Primary School (SG2 8LT), this exciting one-day camp is perfect for young performers bursting with energy and imagination. Run by the much-loved Make…

  • Stevenage Hockey Club Summer League Update 13th July 2025

    Stevenage Hockey Club Summer League Update 13th July 2025

    Weekly Roundup Your weekly digest of what’s going on at Stevenage Hockey ClubWeek ending Sunday 13th July 2025 Another eventful week for our summer league teams, featuring a derby draw, a tough night for Team 1, and two closely fought matches in the Hitchin League. Here’s a look at all the action: Letchworth Mixed Summer…

  • Stevenage Cricket Club  News – 12th & 13th July 2025

    Stevenage Cricket Club News – 12th & 13th July 2025

    Weekend Results – 12 & 13 July 2025Hot weather, high energy, and hard-fought cricket across all sides. Stevenage CC came away with 3 wins out of 5 in a strong showing across the weekend. Saturday 12 July – League Results 1st XI – Won by 12 runs vs St Margaretsbury 1st XIStevenage: 223/9 (50 overs)St Margaretsbury: 211/9…

  • Stevenage to Host Inaugural Roland Butcher 20/20 Trophy in Tribute to Local Cricket Legend

    Stevenage to Host Inaugural Roland Butcher 20/20 Trophy in Tribute to Local Cricket Legend

    Stevenage is set to celebrate both its rich cricketing heritage and community spirit this Friday, 18th July, with the first-ever Roland Butcher 20/20 Trophy taking place at the Ditchmore Lane Cricket Ground. The match, which begins at 5pm, will see a Stevenage XI take on the Peter Allen Allstars in a special charity fixture in…

  • Stevenage Business – Lessons4Life white paper launches in Westminster, and is delivered to Downing Street

    Stevenage Business – Lessons4Life white paper launches in Westminster, and is delivered to Downing Street

    Lessons4Life, a UK-wide collaboration of organisations led by Stevenage-based 1decision dedicated to improving children’s futures by advocating for stronger personal development education, has launched its white paper The cycle of missed opportunities (and what we need to do about it). The launch, which was held on 9th July at Church House Westminster and opened by David Baines MP,…

  • Stevenage Hockey Club Summer League News – 9th July 2025

    Stevenage Hockey Club Summer League News – 9th July 2025

    It’s been another busy and competitive week for Stevenage Hockey Club, with all three teams in the Letchworth Mixed Summer League in action, as well as a strong showing from our Hitchin Mixed League side. Across both competitions, Stevenage sides remain unbeaten, with several tight results and strong defensive performances. Letchworth Mixed Summer League Team…

  • Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 7th July 2025

    Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 7th July 2025

    Ware Tens Spartans Alison and Paul Shelley ran the “Ware Running Festival” 10 mile race on Sunday.  They said it’s always a very well marshalled and well organised race. Alison finished in 1:34:18 and Paul was pleased to finish 14th overall in 1:07:39. They both found it quite a tough course as always with uneven…

  • Campo Sancho: The Family Festival Changing the Game

    Campo Sancho: The Family Festival Changing the Game

    If you’re looking for a local festival that’s bursting with colour, creativity, and community spirit, look no further than Campo Sancho, returning this July to Walkern Hall, just outside Stevenage. Now in its sixth year, Campo Sancho is not your average music event. It’s a carefully curated family-run festival where kids, teens, parents, and even…

  • Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 30th June 2025

    Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 30th June 2025

    Fairlands Valley Spartans 74 Fairlands Valley Spartans made absolutely sure the club stayed in division two of the Mid Week League when they raced 10K near Buntingford on Wednesday evening.  This was the fourth and final counting race in the series and 28 FVS women and 46 FVS men took part.  In fact over the…

  • Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 23rd June 2025

    Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 23rd June 2025

    Fairlands Valley Spartans A very warm evening made for a difficult run in Thursday’s Handicap 5K but that didn’t stop new Fairlands Valley Spartan Patrick Anyadi storming round in 27:35, 2:40 better than handicap, to win the event, closely followed by Rose Sutton in a year best time of 29:56, Elizabeth Crowley was second woman…

  • Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 16th June 2025

    Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 16th June 2025

    Stevenage Striders Running Club Stevenage Striders have been out tackling sun-soaked trails in Hertfordshire to sizzling road races in Portugal this weekend. At the Herts Hobble, a scenic and hilly trail event, three Striders took on the challenge with impressive performances. Further afield, Helder Soares represented the club at the Reguengos de Monsaraz 9.5km race in Portugal.…

  • From Switzerland to the Sea: A Stevenage Fitness Challenge for a Great Cause

    From Switzerland to the Sea: A Stevenage Fitness Challenge for a Great Cause

    When Welwyn Wheelers cycling coach Richard Maynard set a challenge for Stevenage personal trainer Andy Prior to complete the Source to Sea Rhine adventure, neither could have imagined that, a year later, they would have achieved it in spectacular fashion. Starting on 29th May at the Oberalp Pass in Switzerland, Andy and Richard cycled more…

  • Zebra Women to Cycle from London to Brighton

    Zebra Women to Cycle from London to Brighton

    Five local women and a zebra were in Stevenage Old Town to launch a fundraising appeal for their charity ride with the big London to Brighton event. On the Sunday 15th June Hazel, Jenny, Karen, Penny and Tracy will be ​cycling 55 miles from London to Brighton and would be grateful for any donations no…

  • Meet the Business: The Hyde Bakers – A Slice of Shephall’s Heart

    Meet the Business: The Hyde Bakers – A Slice of Shephall’s Heart

    In 2025, The Hyde Bakers proudly celebrates 18 years at the heart of the Shephall community. First opened in 2007 by sisters-in-law Loraine and Tracey, both born and raised in Shephall, the bakery has become far more than a place to buy bread – it’s a local institution built on care, connection, and community. When…

  • Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 9th June 2025

    Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 9th June 2025

    Fairlands Valley Spartans There were 609 runners in race one of this season’s Mid Week Road Race League which was held in Stevenage on Wednesday 28th May and 87 of them were from Fairlands Valley Spartans.  16 clubs took part so that’s fantastic participation by FVS. The Spartan men and Spartan women were both second…

  • Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 2nd June 2025

    Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 2nd June 2025

    Stevenage Phoenix Running Club Mid Week League race one – Stevenage Wednesday 28th May saw the first MWL race for Divisions 2 and 3, which started and finished on Ridlin’s athletics track, in Stevenage. 12 members of Stevenage Phoenix took part and ran under Stevenage North Herts AC. “What a fantastic atmosphere, it was incredible to…

  • New Affordable Homes Launched at Redrow’s Hazel Park in Stevenage

    New Affordable Homes Launched at Redrow’s Hazel Park in Stevenage

    Premium housebuilder Redrow Eastern has handed over eight new homes to East Herts Council and housing association Paradigm Housing Group at its Hazel Park development, helping to increase the supply of affordable homes in Stevenage. Situated on the edge of the vibrant Hertfordshire town of Stevenage, Hazel Park is home to a collection of two to five…

  • Nazmin Chowdhury Appointed as Mayor of Stevenage

    Nazmin Chowdhury Appointed as Mayor of Stevenage

    Stevenage has a new Mayor — and she’s already inspiring the community with her warmth, dedication, and passion for local people. Councillor Nazmin Chowdhury has officially taken up the role of Mayor of Stevenage, bringing her years of service and community spirit to this important position. Nazmin has long been a familiar face in Stevenage,…

  • What’s Happening at Stevenage Day 2025

    What’s Happening at Stevenage Day 2025

    🔬 STEM Village: Innovate, Explore, Inspire This year’s theme, “STEM for the Future,” celebrates Stevenage’s role in science, technology, engineering, and maths. Sponsored by North Hertfordshire College, the STEM Village will be packed with hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and creative STEM crafts that will spark curiosity in visitors of all ages. 🎶 Rock in the…

  • Lytton Players Bring the Magic of Godspell to Stevenage

    Lytton Players Bring the Magic of Godspell to Stevenage

    Stevenage’s much-loved amateur theatre group, the Lytton Players, are lighting up the stage once again – this time with their lively production of the classic musical Godspell. Performed at the Lytton Theatre on Vardon Road, this energetic show brings together local talent for a colourful, feel-good performance packed with well-known songs, dance, and lots of…

  • Get Moving This Summer with Stevenage Health Walks!

    Get Moving This Summer with Stevenage Health Walks!

    The Stevenage Summer Health Walks Timetable (May–August 2025) is now live!We’re inviting everyone – patients, clients, service users, family, friends, and neighbours – to take a step towards a healthier lifestyle by joining our brilliant walks. It’s a perfect way to get a bit more active, enjoy the fresh air, and meet new people. And…