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Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu

Defying Gravity: The making of the new Wicked movie starring Ariana Grande

Why is there major disruption on train services between Stevenage and London?

Why is there major disruption on train services between Stevenage and London?

What is causing major train disruption between Stevenage and London?

Major disruption on train services between Stevenage and London - live updates

Major disruption on train services between Stevenage and London - live updates

Major disruption on trains between Stevenage and London - live updates

St Audrey's care home in Old Hatfield was inspected by the CQC in July.

St Audrey's care home in Old Hatfield was inspected by the CQC in July.

Hatfield care home makes changes after requires improvement CQC rating

Almost 1,000 children have been waiting two years to be seen by a community paediatrician.

Almost 1,000 children have been waiting two years to be seen by a community paediatrician.

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Children waiting in excess of two years to see paediatrician

Thameslink has confirmed that an investigation is being carried out causing trains to run at a

Thameslink has confirmed that an investigation is being carried out causing trains to run at a

'Safety inspection' causing train delays between Stevenage and London

Andrew Lewin spoke against the Ellenbrook Quarry plans at the public inquiry.

Andrew Lewin spoke against the Ellenbrook Quarry plans at the public inquiry.

Planning and development

MP speaks out against 'unsuitable' Ellenbrook quarry plans at public inquiry

The proposed quarry site on Ellenbrook Fields, Hatfield

The proposed quarry site on Ellenbrook Fields, Hatfield

Hertfordshire County Council

Planning inquiry to scrutinise quarry application is now under way

The incident happened Bushey Ley Park on October 30.

The incident happened Bushey Ley Park on October 30.

Woman 'bit on the face' in Welwyn Garden City dog attack

Josh Mallaburn (left) and Liam Cronin were jailed for attempting to smuggle a family into the UK.

Josh Mallaburn (left) and Liam Cronin were jailed for attempting to smuggle a family into the UK.

5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in November

RSPCA Southridge: Can you give Coco a new home after a life of abuse?

Hat Tech Building

Hat Tech Building

Town Talk: Shining the light on Hatfield this Global Entrepreneurship Week

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Welwyn Garden City-based Pallet-Track member P W Gates Distribution has acquired 100-year-old Welsh haulier Mars Jones

Welwyn Garden City-based Pallet-Track member P W Gates Distribution has acquired 100-year-old Welsh haulier Mars Jones

Mergers and acquisitions

Welwyn Garden City company acquires 'historic' logistics firm in North Wales

Snow image from the Watford Observer Camera Club today (November 19).

Snow image from the Watford Observer Camera Club today (November 19).

Ice weather warning issued for Hertfordshire - starting 5pm

Offers for the High Street site must be made before December 11.

Offers for the High Street site must be made before December 11.

Planning and development

Potters Bar land earmarked for new homes goes up for sale

Changes could be coming to David Lloyd in Hatfield.

Changes could be coming to David Lloyd in Hatfield.

Planning and development

Plans submitted for major changes to popular Hatfield gym

Autumnal Digswell Road

Autumnal Digswell Road

Survey launched for your thoughts on tree and woodland strategy

Plenty of businesses have opened in Hertfordshire this month.

Plenty of businesses have opened in Hertfordshire this month.

5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month

Dominik Turczyniak's four-stone weight loss

Dominik Turczyniak's four-stone weight loss

Hatfield group names their first 'Slimming World Icon'

Hertfordshire residents woke up to snow fall this morning.

Hertfordshire residents woke up to snow fall this morning.

Is snow set to continue in Hertfordshire?

Live updates after A1(M) collision near St Albans

Live updates after A1(M) collision near St Albans

Live updates after A1(M) collision near St Albans

Snowy Ball and Gritchie Anderson, two of Hertfordshire’s newest gritters

Snowy Ball and Gritchie Anderson, two of Hertfordshire’s newest gritters

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'BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show' gritters ready to keep Hertfordshire moving

Team of the Year Award: Sitting front Chief Constable Charlie Hall and Deputy Chief Constable Bill Jephson with members of the Hostage and Crisis Negotiator Cadre.

Team of the Year Award: Sitting front Chief Constable Charlie Hall and Deputy Chief Constable Bill Jephson with members of the Hostage and Crisis Negotiator Cadre.

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Winners of Hertfordshire Chief Constable's annual awards announced

Dedicated patrols and operations are being used to ensure ASB levels reduce.

Dedicated patrols and operations are being used to ensure ASB levels reduce.

Anti-social behaviour incidents in Welwyn Hatfield fall by 23%, police report

Police dog Clio searched the area and located discarded property.

Police dog Clio searched the area and located discarded property.

Two arrested over Welwyn Garden City burglary after police dog finds items

Seven vehicles were involved in a crash on the A1(M) this morning.

Seven vehicles were involved in a crash on the A1(M) this morning.

Seven-vehicle pile-up on A1(M) at Stevenage

Latest court results

Latest court results

Latest court results for Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar

The Snow Queen characters showed up the Welwyn Garden City's Christmas lights switch on

The Snow Queen characters showed up the Welwyn Garden City's Christmas lights switch on

Digswell panto characters see in festive season at lights switch on

Owlets rehearsing at the Barn Theatre in Welwyn Garden City

Owlets rehearsing at the Barn Theatre in Welwyn Garden City

Clubs and societies

New Owlets drama group launches for children at Welwyn Garden City's Barn Theatre

Crowds flocked to Wonderful WGC's annual Christmas lights switch on

Crowds flocked to Wonderful WGC's annual Christmas lights switch on

Welwyn Garden City's big Christmas lights switch on in pictures

Data has shown the distribution of children with special educational needs across Hertfordshire

Data has shown the distribution of children with special educational needs across Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council

Data shows distribution of children with EHCPs in mainstream schools in Herts

The wanted woman has now been found by police.

The wanted woman has now been found by police.

Woman wanted in connection with fraud offence found

Difficulty maintaining recommended temperatures for vulnerable people are expected.

Difficulty maintaining recommended temperatures for vulnerable people are expected.

'Amber' cold health alert in place for Hertfordshire until Saturday

Rooks Hill, Welwyn Garden City

Rooks Hill, Welwyn Garden City

Planning and development

The latest planning applications for Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar

Two people were arrested as a result of the police operation.

Two people were arrested as a result of the police operation.

Four stolen vehicles recovered during Herts police operation

Colney Heath crash causes major delays - live updates

Colney Heath crash causes major delays - live updates

Colney Heath crash leaves two motorists hospitalised - recap

The school created an outdoor display with art created by the children

The school created an outdoor display with art created by the children

Essendon Primary School marks Remembrance Day

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Police have urged residents to be aware of scammers targeting Christmas shoppers

Police have urged residents to be aware of scammers targeting Christmas shoppers

Police warning to be aware of scammers targeting Christmas shoppers

One in four women and one in six men will be affected by domestic abuse during their adult lives.

One in four women and one in six men will be affected by domestic abuse during their adult lives.

Hertfordshire County Council

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County council adopts ‘zero tolerance’ to domestic abuse

Illustrator James Mayhew is back with the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra for a double-bill of magic and merriment to welcome the festive season

Illustrator James Mayhew is back with the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra for a double-bill of magic and merriment to welcome the festive season

Christmas Concert

Children's author and illustrator returns to Hatfield for Christmas concert

Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Christmas cards

Christmas card competition launched for Hertfordshire children

Green Room's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar

Green Room's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar

Choc-full of magic! Green Room’s latest production was a truly sweet success

Reqs served for over 11 years before retiring, he will be missed.

Reqs served for over 11 years before retiring, he will be missed.

Tributes flood in for 'hard working' Herts fire service hound

The house is located on Harmer Green Lane

The house is located on Harmer Green Lane

'Charming' four-bedroom house on huge plot in Digswell for sale

The UKHSA says impacts on vulnerable people are possible.

The UKHSA says impacts on vulnerable people are possible.

Impacts on Herts vulnerable people 'possible' as cold snap expected

Officers seized a large cleaver, drugs and tools from Forbes during the arrest.

Officers seized a large cleaver, drugs and tools from Forbes during the arrest.

Hatfield man who caused 'misery' found with meat cleaver and cannabis during arrest

The silver Mercedes was later seized.

The silver Mercedes was later seized.

Hatfield vehicle seized after driver caught with wrong licence

Tuche Coskun was found guilty by a jury at St Albans Crown Court

Tuche Coskun was found guilty by a jury at St Albans Crown Court

Woman convicted of murder after Welwyn Garden City stabbing

CGI showing what an expanded Sky Studios Elstree complex would have looked like. Picture: Legal and General/Sky Studios/Hertsmere Council.

CGI showing what an expanded Sky Studios Elstree complex would have looked like. Picture: Legal and General/Sky Studios/Hertsmere Council.

Planning and development

Sky launches appeal after studios expansion blocked

Oliver Dent, reading out his story about pregnancy loss taken this year at Herts Fire and Rescue Service.

Oliver Dent, reading out his story about pregnancy loss taken this year at Herts Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighter calls for more workplace support after partner suffers four miscarriages

Police reopened the road at 8.30am after dealing with the fire.

Police reopened the road at 8.30am after dealing with the fire.

Bin lorry fire sees Hatfield road closed

Police believe this bike was stolen and are looking to trace its rightful owner

Police believe this bike was stolen and are looking to trace its rightful owner

Police appeal to track down owner of stolen bike