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.
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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?
Hitchin firm’s advice on navigating the dividend tax rises in 2026
From 6 April 2026, the government increased dividend tax rates by 2 percentage points. The ordinary rate rose to 10.75%, and the upper rate to 35.75%
Hitchin Soapbox Team Set for Red Bull Challenge as They Raise Funds for Local Charities
A team of Hitchin friends who impressed at last year
What’s Hitchin’s Most Loved Spot?
The campaign aims to create a lasting record of the places that help define Hitchin & the district
Calls to make accident blackspot crossroads safer
B656 crossroads at Little Almshoe near Hitchin has seen five major accidents this year.
Hitchin security apprentice says career switch has given him a sense of direction
Twenty-three-year-old Ethan joined Arena Security two years ago after applying online while working in a warehouse job that he felt lacked a clear career path.
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