The Comet

The Comet is a weekly publication that serves the English towns of Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, and Baldock, along with nearby villages in north Hertfordshire and south-east Bedfordshire. Located in Stevenage and part of the Archant group, most of its copies are either delivered locally or available for free pickup, although it is also available for purchase. The newspaper is released every Thursday in three different editions: one dedicated to the Stevenage area, another for Hitchin, and a third that highlights Letchworth and Baldock. As of 2016, John Francis holds the position of editor for the paper.

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Stevenage charity marks 25 years of supporting those affected by addiction

3 days ago | thecomet.net | Sophie England

Charity's founder, Janis Rogers MBE, and CEO Adrienne Arthurs (Image: The Living Room) A Stevenage charity has celebrated 25 years of supporting people affected by addiction in Hertfordshire. The Living Room has provided free, unlimited group therapy to 7,500 people since 2000. On Friday, May 2, past and current clients celebrated with the charity's founder, Janis Rogers MBE, and CEO Adrienne Arthurs.
Judge fines director £78k after 'three Albert Halls of waste' dumped

4 days ago | thecomet.net | Fintan McGuinness

Codicote Quarry, near Stevenage, was one of three locations at the centre of this illegal waste operation. (Image: Environment Agency) Dumping enough waste to fill three Royal Albert Halls at a quarry has landed a former teacher with a £78k bill. Liam Winters was ordered to pay up by a judge at Luton Crown Court on Thursday (May 8) following a proceeds of crime investigation by the Environment Agency.
Seven shoplifters recently sentenced at Stevenage and Hatfield courts

4 days ago | thecomet.net | Fintan McGuinness

The following seven people appeared in Stevenage and Hatfield Magistrates' Court this month or in the second half of April. (Image: Newsquest) Hatfield and Stevenage magistrates have sentenced several shoplifters in recent weeks amid a spike in the figures. Data showed that 9,468 shoplifting offences took place in Hertfordshire last year, up 10 per cent from 8,521 in 2023.
Stevenage's most expensive house on the market for almost £3 million

5 days ago | thecomet.net | holly brencher

Seven-bedroom Georgian-style country home listed for £2.875 million in Stevenage (Image: Putterills - Stevenage) A seven-bedroom detached house set within a gated plot of around three-quarters of an acre is on the market in Stevenage for £2,875,000. According to the estate agent Putterills - Stevenage, the property, known as "Woodside House", is a modern country residence designed to reflect the grand symmetry of Georgian architecture.
VE Day: Stevenage and North Herts places which played a role in World War II

1 week ago | thecomet.net | Anne Suslak

Stevenage and North Herts played a vital role in World War Two (Image: IWM Duxford/Newsquest/Nuthampstead Airfield Museum) Today is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which celebrated the Allied victory in Europe. To mark the milestone, we looked at places around Stevenage and North Herts which played a crucial role in the Second World War. From historic airfields, a code-breaking machine and even a French spy, the area saw its fair share of action during the conflict. 1.
County lines drug dealers jailed for supplying cocaine in Herts and Cambs

1 week ago | thecomet.net | Anne Suslak

Ervis Kastrati and Fatlum Dautaj (Image: Herts police) Two drug dealers who were part of a network supplying drugs into Hertfordshire have been jailed for more than 10 years. Ervis Kastrati, 31, of Sackville Close, Cambridge, was sentenced to six years, and Fatlum Dautaj, 24, of Ermine Street North in Cambridge, was sentenced to four years and three months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Sparkling Sprittles performance comes close to snatching shock win for Letchworth

1 week ago | thecomet.net | Neil Metcalfe

Nathan Sprittles took a catch but it was brother David who was on fire for Letchworth against Stanmore. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: Danny Loo Photography) Letchworth Garden City Cricket Club gave 2023 Middlesex Premier League winners Stanmore a huge scare in the first round of the ECB National Championship before sliding to a five-wicket defeat.
'I see it as a privilege' - Alex Revell looking to a bright future at Boro

1 week ago | thecomet.net | Neil Metcalfe

Alex Revell says being the manager of Stevenage is a privilege and he wants to make it work. Picture: TGS PHOTO (Image: TGS Photo) The end of the League One season allowed Alex Revell to reflect on his first year back as manager - and why being Boro boss is a "privilege".
Darts round-up: Granby A claim Stevenage Friday League title with room to spare

1 week ago | thecomet.net | Neil Metcalfe

The latest news from the North Herts Darts League and the Stevenage Friday Night League. Picture: PA (Image: Steven Paston/PA) Granby A have been crowned champions of the Stevenage Friday Darts League with one game still to play. They beat Almond Tree 6-3, and by a leg score of 12-7, to stay four points clear of Old Red Lion and ensure they would not be caught in the final fixture ORL did their best to keep the race going with an 8-1 demolition of Chells Club but it was not enough.
What does a rat's nest look like? Why it's not a good idea to disturb them

1 week ago | thecomet.net | Katie Collier

Pest Defence says you shouldn’t disturb a rat’s nest as this will only make things worse whether you’re a homeowner or business owner (Image: Getty) Have you noticed rats in your home or garden? You might be wondering where rats live and what their habitats look like. Rats make nests and keep their offspring there when they are first born but spotting a nest might be something you’re unsure how to do.