The Welwyn Hatfield Times has been #ThereWithYou throughout the coronavirus pandemic
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Since 1928, the Welwyn Hatfield Times has served the population of the borough and nearby Potters Bar with journalism which gets right to the heart of the community.
Over the years, we have run campaigns including the regeneration of Hatfield Town Centre, bids to save the existing QEII Hospital and many more.
As WGC celebrated its centenary year in 2020, the pandemic hit and presented a crisis like no other.
As we went into lockdown, the Welwyn Hatfield Times launched its #ThereWithYou campaign, to highlight the ways in which the community were banding together to help those in need.
Staff at Queenswood School are making PPE for NHS and care staff. Picture: Queenswood School.
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Starting in April with the first lockdown just a week old, Welwyn Hatfield had some good news by June with the opening of non-essential retail.
During this period of Stay at Home, Stay Alert, and Control the Virus, our community stepped up to the plate with numerous examples of little and big kindnesses.
Hand sanitiser made by the University of Hertfordshire. Picture: UoH.
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To address the shortage of hand sanitiser in April, the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield made some to help keep key workers safe during the pandemic.
Anne Suslak
Published:
11:02 AM December 16, 2020
Updated:
1:31 PM December 16, 2020
The main towns we cover, Stevenage, Letchworth, Hitchin, St Albans, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City and Royston. Pic: Archant
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2020 has been a momentous and turbulent year for every member of our community and the coronavirus pandemic has made reliable, up-to-date and balanced local news more vital than ever.
With more and more people relying on online news sources for the latest information, we want your experience of our website to be as fast, intuitive, and seamless as possible.
That’s why we have relaunched a new, mobile-friendly site that s easy to navigate and quick to load.
The Very Reverend Dr Jeffrey John, Dean of St Albans Cathedral. Picture: Supplied
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The Dean of St Albans Cathedral has announced his departure after 17 years of service.
Dean of St Albans Cathedral Rev Jeffrey John. Picture: Anne Suslak
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The Very Revd Dr Jeffrey John has accepted a post in Paris where he and his partner Grant will relocate.
He said: “Seventeen years is a long time for a priest to be in one place, but the years in St Albans have been good and fruitful. Grant and I will always be profoundly thankful for the welcome we have received here, and we shall miss the place and the people enormously.