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Chief executive Pink leaves Stevenage
Stevenage chief executive officer Mike Pink departs after three and a half years to "pursue new opportunities".
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Hitchin Churchgate regeneration seeks fresh funding as council moves project into delivery phase
The council says aim is to create a mixed-use development featuring new homes, improved public spaces, commercial opportunities and a revitalised market area
Pirton’s sunrise rave returns after villagers dance their way into the day
The next event takes place on Thursday 25 June from 6.30am to 8am at Pirton Sports & Social Club in Walnut Tree Lane.
County council still using ‘unregistered’ placements for children in care in ‘exceptional circumstances’
By law, all children’s homes have to be registered with Ofsted to ensure providers meet the required standards.
What We Call “Normal”
So this Pride Month, instead of asking whether someone else’s life is “normal”, maybe the better question is this: Is kindness normal?
Free Tech Clinic at Fairfield Pavilion Cafe Proves a Huge Success
The next free tech clinic at Fairfield Pavilion Cafe will take place next Friday, 26 June, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
Under‑16 Social Media Ban: A Chance to Reflect?”
What does healthy online life look like — not just for children, but for all of us?
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See allChief executive Pink leaves Stevenage
Stevenage chief executive officer Mike Pink departs after three and a half years to "pursue new opportunities".
Through My Mum’s Eyes: Growing Up in a Loving Home Changed by Violence
No one should have to carry experiences like this alone. If you’re living with fear, uncertainty or harm in your home, you don’t have to suffer in silence.
Patients 'would refuse treatment' if centre moves
Patients respond to a consultation on proposals to move Mount Vernon to Watford in Hertfordshire.
What We Call “Normal”
So this Pride Month, instead of asking whether someone else’s life is “normal”, maybe the better question is this: Is kindness normal?
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See allNorth Herts Council awards £7,501 to support Hitchin community projects
North Herts Council has awarded £7,501 in grant funding to support five community projects in the Hitchin area following recommendations from the Hitchin Community Forum on June 2, 2026.
County council still using ‘unregistered’ placements for children in care in ‘exceptional circumstances’
By law, all children’s homes have to be registered with Ofsted to ensure providers meet the required standards.
Charity golf day raises £16,000 for Hertfordshire young homelessness charity
Founded in 1998, HYH works across Hertfordshire to prevent youth homelessness through education, advice and practical support for young people & their families
What's your favourite place in North Herts?
North Herts Council is inviting residents to share the places they love as part of Love North Herts - a district-wide campaign to create a lasting record of the locations, landscapes and landmarks that help define our district, particularly as we look ahead to Local Government Reorganisation in the coming years.
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New Group Cycling Studio Opens at North Herts Leisure Centre
The purpose-built studio officially opened on Saturday, 6 June, following the conversion of one of the centre
£7,500 Awarded to Support Hitchin Schools, Cycling, Arts and Recovery Projects
Among the beneficiaries is the Friends of Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy, which has received £1,500 towards replacing playground equipment
Road transport causes £100 million health costs in Herts in a single year
Significant growth is expected across Hertfordshire with 100,000 new homes and 100,000 new jobs created by the mid-2030s
Pirton’s sunrise rave returns after villagers dance their way into the day
The next event takes place on Thursday 25 June from 6.30am to 8am at Pirton Sports & Social Club in Walnut Tree Lane.
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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 allHitchin Churchgate regeneration seeks fresh funding as council moves project into delivery phase
The council says aim is to create a mixed-use development featuring new homes, improved public spaces, commercial opportunities and a revitalised market area
Free Tech Clinic at Fairfield Pavilion Cafe Proves a Huge Success
The next free tech clinic at Fairfield Pavilion Cafe will take place next Friday, 26 June, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
Historic village pub near Hitchin to close temporarily for major six-figure refurbishment
The Green Man in Great Offley, a Grade II listed pub operated by Greene King under its Chef & Brewer brand, will temporarily close from Sunday 15 June
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.
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