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7 year old baker visits Milford Lodge
Year 3 Samuel Lucas pupil AJ Kutowaroo, age 7, continued his heartfelt tradition of baking for the residents
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Recognising the Quiet Professionalism of Austin’s Funeral Directors
I want to take a moment to recognise the exceptional professionalism shown by Austin’s Funeral Directors, along with all funeral teams across our area.
Weekly Bulletin – 31st July
Fixtures We play our final pre-season friendly away to Royston on Saturday 1 August. Please note the kick-off is 1.00pm. Admission prices are adults £6, concessions £4 and under 16’s £2. You can pay by card or cash at the turnstile. There is no midweek game. The next game at Top Field is on Tuesday... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 31ST JULY appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
More than 112,000 trees pledged as thousands of Hertfordshire residents help create greener future
Hertfordshire County Council has announced that more than 4,500 residents have taken part in the 2026 scheme
Hitchin care home highlights loneliness facing older men after bereavement
Neil Gandecha, owner of Foxholes Care Home in Hitchin, says he has seen first-hand how bereavement can leave older widowers isolated
County council facing ‘maximum’ cyber security risk ahead of local government reform
Herts County Council is facing its “maximum” level of cyber security risk, with fears over how IT systems will cope amid sweeping changes to local government.
Weekend weather forecast for Hitchin – 31 Jul to 2 Aug
The weekend forecast predicts clear weather Friday afternoon, sunny Saturday, and cloudy Sunday, with temperatures peaking at 28°C and minimal rain chances.
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Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 3 Aug to 9 Aug
The week features predominantly partly cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 32°C. Humidity and precipitation chances are moderate, with winds peaking midweek.
Dog rescued from railway embankment near Hitchin with help from police drone
Network Rail said the incident had no impact on train services but is using the story to remind dog owners of the dangers of walking pets near railway lines.
Seeing the Bigger Picture When Plans Change
It’s a reminder that behind every disruption, every announcement, every unexpected change, there are real people and real stories
Hitchin care home highlights loneliness facing older men after bereavement
Neil Gandecha, owner of Foxholes Care Home in Hitchin, says he has seen first-hand how bereavement can leave older widowers isolated
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Conservative councillors call for long-term plan to reduce numbers of ‘looked after’ children being placed out-of-Hertfordshire
At the end of March 393 of Hertfordshire’s looked-after children had been placed outside of the county
More than 112,000 trees pledged as thousands of Hertfordshire residents help create greener future
Hertfordshire County Council has announced that more than 4,500 residents have taken part in the 2026 scheme
County council facing ‘maximum’ cyber security risk ahead of local government reform
Herts County Council is facing its “maximum” level of cyber security risk, with fears over how IT systems will cope amid sweeping changes to local government.
Councillors refuse to back Conservative calls to oppose any proposals for a proportional Hertfordshire property tax
As part of a proportional property tax, residents would be asked to pay an annual tax based on a percentage of their home’s current market value.
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Recycling rates rise and rubbish falls one year after North Herts bin changes
Figures show a 36% reduction in non-recyclable household waste across the two districts since the changes came into force on 4 August 2025.
Weekly Bulletin – 31st July
Fixtures We play our final pre-season friendly away to Royston on Saturday 1 August. Please note the kick-off is 1.00pm. Admission prices are adults £6, concessions £4 and under 16’s £2. You can pay by card or cash at the turnstile. There is no midweek game. The next game at Top Field is on Tuesday... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 31ST JULY appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Unleash the Fun: MR Coaching Brings Multi-Sports Summer Camp to Letchworth
With over 8 years of experience in youth development and sports coaching, the team at MR Coaching knows exactly how to balance skill-building with high-energy
Stotfold 1-3 Hitchin Town
Hitchin ran out comfortable 3-1 winners but manager Michael Jones felt the team were sloppy in the first half
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Stand-by-me Launches Stronger Together Through… Activity Days Programme with Successful Music Event
This is the first of a growing programme of experiences, with future Stronger Together Through… Activity Days already planned in partnership with local orgs
Recognising the Quiet Professionalism of Austin’s Funeral Directors
I want to take a moment to recognise the exceptional professionalism shown by Austin’s Funeral Directors, along with all funeral teams across our area.
Hitchin Firm – Over £31.1 billion of pension assets held in lost pots
Research shows that there are nearly 3.3 million lost pension pots in the UK, worth over £31.1 billion in assets.
New firefighters join Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service after passing out parade
As well as responding to fires, Hertfordshire firefighters attend road traffic collisions, floods, rescues and other emergencies
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7 year old baker visits Milford Lodge
Year 3 Samuel Lucas pupil AJ Kutowaroo, age 7, continued his heartfelt tradition of baking for the residents
Hitchin allotment shed wins national award after being built for under £400
Jack Grove’s “Rhubarb House”, situated beside the River Purwell, has been crowned the UK’s Budget Shed of the Year
Hertfordshire police ranked best in country for public confidence
The latest Crime Survey for England and Wales found that 59 per cent of Hertfordshire residents believe their local police are doing an excellent or good job.
North Herts may be leading way in tackling violence against women and girls
The charter was introduced three years ago and has completed its initial roll-out phase, starting with the night-time economy of bars and clubs
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