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Stevenage sign Fulham striker Sanderson
League One side Stevenage Borough sign striker Olly Sanderson from Fulham on a two-year deal.
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The dangers lurking in abandoned buildings
Hertfordshire Police issue a warning as “urban exploring” becomes a “popular activity”.
‘No two-tier policing in Herts’ after Henry Nowak’s death, chief constable insists
“We deliver policing without fear or favour. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you identify as, what sexuality you are, what sex you are, what race you are”
New information screens installed at Hitchin station as part of £1.7 million rail investment
The improvements form part of ongoing efforts to modernise stations and make rail travel more accessible and convenient
Great Hitchin Duck Race set to make a splash as popular event returns after 10-year absence
Organisers are encouraging visitors to come along for the duck race and stay for an evening of food, drink and entertainment by the river.
After 41 years, end of an era as Lidders hand over Club 85
For many Hitchin residents, the departure of the Lidder family marks the end of an era for one of the town’s most recognisable venues
Hundreds tackle hills as Hitchin Hard Half Marathon returns with revamped town centre route
Over 235 people took part in a revised edition of the event, with a town centre start and finish and tweaks to part of the southern section of the route
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Hitchin MP Alistair Strathern Visits Milford Lodge to Congratulate Dementia in Care Awards Finalists
Alistair Strathern visited to meet and congratulate the home’s two finalist teams ahead of the Dementia in Care Awards
The dangers lurking in abandoned buildings
Hertfordshire Police issue a warning as “urban exploring” becomes a “popular activity”.
Police seize suspected Class A drugs during warrant at Hitchin property
Officers from the North Herts Neighbourhood Policing Team executed the warrant at an address on Sunnyside Road on Monday 1 June.
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See allAfter 41 years, end of an era as Lidders hand over Club 85
For many Hitchin residents, the departure of the Lidder family marks the end of an era for one of the town’s most recognisable venues
£48,000 Roman statue to lay in Stevenage
Andy Collins asked Labour Councillor Tom Plater why it’s worth spending the money.
Community celebrates new KGV Skatepark in Hitchin
The newly redeveloped King George V Skatepark in Hitchin was officially celebrated with a free community event on Friday, May 29, that brought together riders, families, and partners to mark the completion of the project.
Rain fails to dampen spirits at Hitchin Churchyard Day
Despite the wet weather, the churchyard remained busy as residents enjoyed a exciting programme
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See allStevenage sign Fulham striker Sanderson
League One side Stevenage Borough sign striker Olly Sanderson from Fulham on a two-year deal.
Weekly Bulletin: 12th June
MANAGER’S NOTES By Michael Jones Pre Season We are looking forward to welcoming back all the players who have committed from last season as well as excited to start working with our new signings as we are now less than two weeks away from the start of our pre season training schedule. This will allow... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN: 12TH JUNE appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Hertfordshire police back World Cup domestic abuse awareness campaign
Alongside the domestic abuse campaign, Hertfordshire Constabulary has issued advice for supporters planning to watch World Cup matches in pubs, bars or at home.
‘No two-tier policing in Herts’ after Henry Nowak’s death, chief constable insists
“We deliver policing without fear or favour. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you identify as, what sexuality you are, what sex you are, what race you are”
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Hitchin Festival Returns for 35th Year with Packed Month of Arts, Music and Community Events
Organisers say the festival remains one of the highlights of the town
Hertfordshire Celebrates Local Community Champions at Hitchin Volunteers’ Week Fair
Community champions from across Hertfordshire were recognised and celebrated during Volunteers
Shuttleworth’s Wings & Wheels Air Show delivers a soaring day out for Hitchin families
Just a 20-minute drive from Hitchin, the latest Wings & Wheels Air Show at Shuttleworth proved once again why it remains one of the most popular family days out
Map shows where fires occur most often in county
Hertfordshire boasts an average incident rate of two fires per 1,000 people, compared to a national average of 2.7 fires per 1,000.
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See allGreat Hitchin Duck Race set to make a splash as popular event returns after 10-year absence
Organisers are encouraging visitors to come along for the duck race and stay for an evening of food, drink and entertainment by the river.
Hitchin Lido packed out as heatwave brings more than 4,000 visitors to opening weekend
At Hitchin Lido, based at Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre, 4,934 visits were recorded across the weekend, while Letchworth Lido welcomed 3,362 visitors.
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