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Hertfordshire Celebrates Local Community Champions at Hitchin Volunteers’ Week Fair
Community champions from across Hertfordshire were recognised and celebrated during Volunteers
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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.
£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
World Cup Fever at Work: Keep It Fun, Keep It Sensible
Hitchin firm on how to strike the right balance between enjoying the beautiful game and keeping the day job ticking along.
Councillor presses Trading Standards boss over vape shops in Hertfordshire
Councillor feels it is “very hard to believe that the number of vape shops we have around the county can be supported by the amount of vapes sold”.
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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.
I Was Lucky — Every Child Deserves the Same
Fostering isn’t just about taking a child into your home. It’s about helping them find their way to one.
Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 8 Jun to 14 Jun
The week starts with rain and high winds, gradually drying up by Friday. Expect clear and warm conditions by Saturday, with pleasant weather continuing into Sunday.
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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
£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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‘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”
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
World Cup Fever at Work: Keep It Fun, Keep It Sensible
Hitchin firm on how to strike the right balance between enjoying the beautiful game and keeping the day job ticking along.
The story of Gareth Southgate’s visit to Hitchin Town
He spoke to so many supporters and had plenty of selfies taken and even gave a five minute pre-match talk to our team in the dressing room.
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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.
Oakfest returns with big-top circus as community rallies behind young Oakley
The festival was created to help raise funds for specialist therapies for Oakley, who was diagnosed shortly after birth with Microlissencephaly
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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.
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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Events Hertfordshire Celebrates Local Community Champions at Hitchin Volunteers’ Week Fair
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Events Shuttleworth’s Wings & Wheels Air Show delivers a soaring day out for Hitchin families
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Events Map shows where fires occur most often in county
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Events Oakfest returns with big-top circus as community rallies behind young Oakley
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