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Biggleswade Town 1-1 Hitchin Town
Hitchin will feel they should have won having missed a penalty and spurning one golden opportunity but Biggleswade Town had their chances too
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Town centre safety campaigns can bid for up to £5,000
Previous programmes funded through the scheme include North Herts Women’s safety charter, access to a mobile police station & youth ‘diversion’ groups
How North Herts is protecting some of the world's rarest chalk streams
North Herts Council is celebrating the importance of protecting the district’s chalk streams and wetlands as part of ongoing efforts to conserve some of the world’s rarest freshwater habitats.
Rail disruption after incident on track
The line is blocked between London Kings Cross and Stevenage, LNER says.
Hitchin County Lines drug dealers jailed after police seize guns, drugs and machetes
Omareo Bryant, 22, and Kamil Tunnicliffe, 27, were sentenced at St Albans Crown Court on Friday, August 28
Popular Baldock 5K Rat Run returns this September in aid of Garden House Hospice
The Baldock 5K Rat Run will take place on Sunday, September 13, bringing together hundreds of runners, families and supporters.
Bishops Stortford 2-0 Hitchin
There was a surprise among the 491 crowd with rock superstar Rod Stewart in attendance to watch the game.
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Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 7 Sep to 13 Sep
The week ahead is mostly partly cloudy with varying rain chances. Temperatures range from 9°C to 23°C, with winds reaching up to 26mph. Highest rain risk is on Monday.
Man charged and remanded following Hitchin and Baldock robberies
The Hitchin incident took place on Wednesday, August 19, after a man had reportedly arranged to meet another man to buy a watch.
Stevenage sign forward Turhan on loan
Stevenage sign forward Tugra Turhan on a season-long loan from Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir.
Town centre safety campaigns can bid for up to £5,000
Previous programmes funded through the scheme include North Herts Women’s safety charter, access to a mobile police station & youth ‘diversion’ groups
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North Herts chalk streams among world’s rarest habitats as council highlights conservation work
North Herts is home to several chalk streams, including the River Hiz, River Oughton, River Purwell and River Ivel.
How North Herts is protecting some of the world's rarest chalk streams
North Herts Council is celebrating the importance of protecting the district’s chalk streams and wetlands as part of ongoing efforts to conserve some of the world’s rarest freshwater habitats.
Hertfordshire County Council takes formal step over Government’s four-council reorganisation plan
Hertfordshire County Council has formally asked the Government to disclose the evidence behind its decision to replace the county’s existing councils
Up to 30 extra police officers to protect Hertfordshire Jewish community
Hertfordshire – which has the third largest Jewish population in the country – is one of 11 police force areas to have been allocated a share of £250m
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Biggleswade Town 1-1 Hitchin Town
Hitchin will feel they should have won having missed a penalty and spurning one golden opportunity but Biggleswade Town had their chances too
Weekly Bulletin – 4 September
Fixtures vs Biggleswade Town (A): Saturday 5th September – KO 3.00PM On Saturday 5th September we make the short journey to Biggleswade Town to play in the first qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup kick-off 3.00pm. Biggleswade Town are managed by our ex-player and manager Brett Donnelly and they have a number of ex-Canaries... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 4 SEPTEMBER appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Popular Baldock 5K Rat Run returns this September in aid of Garden House Hospice
The Baldock 5K Rat Run will take place on Sunday, September 13, bringing together hundreds of runners, families and supporters.
Millwall sign Stevenage keeper Marschall
Millwall sign goalkeeper Filip Marschall from League One side Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.
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Murder mystery, Christmas market and casino night among festive events at Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth’s Christmas Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th.
Human League gig washed out, but others to go-ahead
Concerts featuring Rudimental and The Libertines will take place at Hitchin Priory this weekend.
Robbery offences fall 17 per cent in North Herts as county records biggest drop in England and Wales
New figures for 2025/26 show North Herts recorded one of the biggest falls nationally, as Hertfordshire as a whole saw robbery offences drop significantly.
Hitchin church launches £30,000 appeal for new heating system
Holy Saviour Church, home of the annual Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival, hopes to begin installing the new system in October 2026.
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Baldock Oktoberfest returns for weekend of Bavarian beer, music and dancing
The popular event will take place at Baldock Community Hub on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.
Hitchin Food Festival returns this weekend with street food, live cooking and Great Hitchin Bake-Off
A demonstration kitchen and stage will once again be set up in the Market Place, with live cooking throughout the weekend.
Hertfordshire: Chief constable vows force will seek to put early release prisoners who reoffend back behind bars
Top cop Andy Prophet has given a reassurance that Hertfordshire Constabulary will seek to put anyone who reoffends after being released early back to prison
Hitchin Live explains decision to cancel opening night after severe weather hits town
Organisers have not yet provided details of what Thursday ticket holders will be offered, but said they are speaking with ticketing providers about next steps
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Events Murder mystery, Christmas market and casino night among festive events at Shuttleworth
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Events Human League gig washed out, but others to go-ahead
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Events Robbery offences fall 17 per cent in North Herts as county records biggest drop in England and Wales
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Events Hitchin church launches £30,000 appeal for new heating system
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