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How could thousands of new homes affect market town?
The Growing Baldock project with 3,200 houses is approved - but what will it mean for residents?
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More than 1,150 miles of roads to be resurfaced across East of England as government announces £650m pothole investment
The planned resurfacing programme covers a distance greater than the journey from Norwich to Helsinki
Hitchin Christmas lights switch-on date revealed with mystery ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ joining Father Christmas
Hitchin’s Christmas lights switch-on will return to the town centre on Saturday 14 November, with a mystery celebrity guest set to join Father Christmas
Letchworth’s popular festive ice rink returns for seventh year as bookings open
Letchworth’s popular festive ice rink is set to return this winter, with bookings now open for skating sessions in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.
Weekend weather forecast for Hitchin – 23 Oct to 25 Oct
The weekend forecast predicts cloudy weather with rain. Friday will be windy with highs of 11°C. Saturday and Sunday will be milder, but rainy and breezy.
Council awards nearly £8,500 to six Letchworth community projects
North Herts Council has awarded £8,477 in grant funding to six Letchworth community projects, following recommendations from the Letchworth Community Forum on 7 October 2026, and subsequent approval by Cllr Daniel Allen, Executive Member for Governance.
Breaking the Silence: Why Men’s Football is Still Facing a Stigma Crisis
Local community initiatives and mental health resources play a vital role in creating safe spaces off the pitch
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Fallen tree blocks trains to Stansted Airport
Passengers are being told not to travel between Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire, and the Essex terminal
New Comedy Club for Hitchin!
New comedy venture brings monthly stand-up to North Herts including Hitchin!
Hitchin Christmas lights switch-on date revealed with mystery ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ joining Father Christmas
Hitchin’s Christmas lights switch-on will return to the town centre on Saturday 14 November, with a mystery celebrity guest set to join Father Christmas
Weekend weather forecast for Hitchin – 23 Oct to 25 Oct
The weekend forecast predicts cloudy weather with rain. Friday will be windy with highs of 11°C. Saturday and Sunday will be milder, but rainy and breezy.
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See allPlans for up to 3,200 homes in Baldock granted permission
Following the meeting of the Planning Control Committee last night (22 October), the application made by Urban & Civic and Hertfordshire County Council for up to 3,200 homes, schools, and community facilities in Baldock has taken an important step towards being granted permission.
Letchworth's festive ice rink returns and bookings are now open
Bookings are now open for Letchworth’s festive ice rink, which returns to the Letchworth Lido this winter for its seventh consecutive year.
Council awards nearly £8,500 to six Letchworth community projects
North Herts Council has awarded £8,477 in grant funding to six Letchworth community projects, following recommendations from the Letchworth Community Forum on 7 October 2026, and subsequent approval by Cllr Daniel Allen, Executive Member for Governance.
Scrap first class on trains, say councillors
A motion going before Stevenage Borough Council calls for the change to help ease overcrowding.
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Weekly Bulletin – 23 October
Fixtures vs Bury Town (H) – Saturday 24 October (3pm KO) We look to continue to build on our consistent performances as we welcome second placed Bury Town to Top Field. In the reverse fixture it was a very closely contested 1-0 loss. Tickets Where possible we advise purchasing online. As well as being cheaper,... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 23 OCTOBER appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Breaking the Silence: Why Men’s Football is Still Facing a Stigma Crisis
Local community initiatives and mental health resources play a vital role in creating safe spaces off the pitch
Hitchin 3 Stamford 0
Hitchin need to show this level of consistency on a regular basis and they can climb the league table.
Preview: Bury Town
Saturday 24th October – KO 3.00PM We look to continue to build on our consistent performances as we welcome second placed Bury Town to Top Field. In the reverse fixture it was a very closely contested 1-0 loss. Tickets Where possible we advise purchasing online. As well as being cheaper, it will ensure your quick... The post PREVIEW: BURY TOWN appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
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See allHow could thousands of new homes affect market town?
The Growing Baldock project with 3,200 houses is approved - but what will it mean for residents?
Standalone Farm unveils its biggest Halloween Spooktacular yet with expanded pumpkin patch and twilight events
One of the biggest changes this year is the farm’s pumpkin patch, which has almost doubled in size and has been relocated to a new area near the maze.
Letchworth’s popular festive ice rink returns for seventh year as bookings open
Letchworth’s popular festive ice rink is set to return this winter, with bookings now open for skating sessions in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.
Labour would be largest party on new authority, council projection shows
Similar projections were carried out for the two-unitary and three-unitary models for Hertfordshire that had also been considered by the government.
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Police release CCTV image following purse theft at Letchworth Morrisons Café
Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man following the reported theft of a purse at Morrisons Café in Letchworth Garden City.
Noise complaint against wedding venue near Luton dismissed
The authority’s licensing sub-committee concluded that there was no evidence to support allegations that The Barn in Tea Green had breached licensing objectives
Local Campaign Brings Mental Health Conversations to Hitchin Pubs — Seeking Business Partners**
If you are a local business owner who would like to sponsor a batch—or a venue owner willing to place a stack on your bar—please get in touch with Katie
Appeal after much-loved Land Rover stolen from Hitchin pub
The olive green Land Rover, which has been a familiar sight outside The Victoria pub in Hitchin, was stolen during the night of September 29
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Events Letchworth’s popular festive ice rink returns for seventh year as bookings open
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Events Labour would be largest party on new authority, council projection shows
Hitchin, Hertfordshire