Man killed by train after escaping custody van
The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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Freestyle football star brings mental health message to Hitchin Town play-off final
Rosa’s appearance formed part of his nationwide stadium tour aimed at raising awareness of mental health and encouraging people to speak openly about their well
Hertfordshire launches first county-wide strategy to tackle violence against women and girls
Hertfordshire County Council said the strategy marks a “major step forward” in improving safety for women and girls across the county.
Get set for Hitchin Festival 2026
The festival officially launches on Saturday 27 June with Hitchin Creative Day in the Market Square
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.
Councillors to be asked to back bid for County Hall site that would see it converted to apartments
City and Country is one of a number of bidders seeking to purchase the County Hall site in Hertford
Man convicted of fly-tipping waste in Letchworth woodland
Mr Luke Jenkins, of Chatterton, was found guilty of fly-tipping after branches, twigs and wood shavings from nearby tree work were dumped in Jackmans Plantation
Man convicted of fly-tipping waste in Letchworth woodland
Letchworth man has been convicted after illegally dumping tree waste in Jackmans Plantation, a North Herts Council-owned woodland in Letchworth Garden City, in breach of environmental protection law.
Labour administration fail to push through mayoral choice amid sexism accusations
Labour also failed in a bid to re-elect Cllr Billing as vice-chair, with the position instead going to Liberal Democrat Sean Prendergast.
Milford Lodge Engagement Team Brings Nostalgic Joy With Their Ice Cream Trolley
Excitement is already building for the home’s Summer Party on 25th July, where residents will enjoy a visit from a real ice cream van