Youth offending falls in Hertfordshire as partnership approach praised
New figures released by Hertfordshire County Council show the county’s Youth Justice Service has continued to reduce first-time entrants
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Adult care services ‘resilient under sustained demand’
Council officers working on adult social care services dealt with over 80,000 calls for help over the past year.
Rescue plan considered for music and drama library
Hertfordshire County Council is exploring ways of providing services offered by a doomed library.
County council overspent by £800,000 in 2025/26, despite earlier fears they could end year with overspend of £6.2m
At one point, there had been fears that the council would end the 2025/26 financial year with an overspend of as much as £6.2m.
Preview: Luton Town
Saturday 11th July – KO 1PM We welcome Luton Town to Top Field for a special afternoon celebrating Mark Burke’s 40 years of service to Hitchin Town. We can now confirm the full timeline for the afternoon: 12.00 Gates Open 12.50 Guard of honour as the teams enter the pitch 1.00 Kick Off – Hitchin... The post PREVIEW: LUTON TOWN appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Stop and searches rise 15% across Hertfordshire as police chief says tactic is making communities safer
New figures for 2025/26 reveal officers conducted 7,735 stop and searches, up from the previous year. Of those, 40% resulted in police action
Free lasagnes up for grabs at Hitchin Zizzi on National Lasagne Day
On Wednesday, 29 July, the first 30 customers through the doors of the Hitchin restaurant at midday will receive a complimentary lasagne
Hitchin Town 0-2 Barnet
The pitch was in excellent condition and there were plenty of Hitchin supporters who had made the journey.
Watch: Twin cubs trigger double panda-monium
Keepers at Hertfordshire Zoo are now trying keep the endangered red panda cubs cool in the heatwave.
PCSO Phoebe Taylor Brings Heartfelt Connection to Milford Lodge Care Home
Milford Lodge Care Home in Hitchin enjoyed a truly touching moment this week as PCSO Phoebe Taylor visited resident Bob, who proudly served as a Police Officer