New data reveals Hitchin part of one of England’s “most connected communities”
The district has been placed 24th out of 296 local authority areas in England in the new “Connection Barometer”
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Food & Drink
Restaurants, cafés, pubs, and the best places to eat and drink in Hitchin.
999 call: Help! I bought a non-alcoholic G&T
Hertfordshire Police are urging the public to only dial 999 in an emergency.
New Indian street food restaurant opens at former Raj Douth site in Hitchin
Raj Heritage Restaurant, at 19A Hermitage Road, officially opens its doors today (Monday, August 17)
Hitchin students can grab a free Zizzi pizza on A-Level and GCSE results days
The first 30 students through the doors on results day can claim a free Classic Pizza by showing their 2026 exam results and purchasing a soft drink.
Bake Off returns to Hitchin Food Festival
Anyone wishing to enter must register by Friday 14 August. There is a £5 entry fee, with all proceeds going to charity
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
Charlton sign Republic of Ireland winger Alli
Charlton Athletic sign winger Millenic Alli from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.