Free Hitchin exhibition celebrates Belgian refugee artist who made town his home
Ceunis became a familiar figure in Hitchin, opening Maison Gerard, a successful women’s clothing shop in the Market Place.
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Petition calls for any plans to make Hertfordshire a ‘county of sanctuary’ to be put to a referendum
Hertfordshire County Council does not yet have any formal plans to pursue council of sanctuary status
Belgian native, Hitchin local: New North Herts Museum exhibition celebrates artist Gerard Ceunis
North Hertfordshire Museum will showcase the vibrant landscapes of a remarkable local artist in its new exhibition this autumn. Running from 3 October to 6 December 2026, ‘Painting with light – the art of Gerard Ceunis’ is free to visit.
Station audio guides help sight-loss passengers
The guides cover Brighton, Eastbourne, London Blackfriars, Sutton, Stevenage and Luton Airport Parkway.
Changes to how complaints about policing in Hertfordshire will be handled from October
The way complaints about policing in Hitchin and across Hertfordshire are handled will change from Thursday, October 1.
Railway crime causes more than 2,000 hours of delays on East Coast route
Railway crime caused more than 2,000 hours of delays on the East Coast route used by Hitchin passengers last year, new figures have revealed
Local performers prepare to raise thousands for good causes with new musical
Variety Express will present its original production Curtain Call – A New Musical at St Francis’ College Theatre from Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1
North Herts Council awards £1,500 to help create new Baldock wellbeing hub
North Herts Council has awarded £1,500 in grant funding to Caring Herts Community Interest Company (CIC) to support the creation of a new wellbeing hub in Baldock, following recommendations from the Baldock & Villages Community Forum on 14 September 2026.
Police release CCTV image following purse theft from elderly woman in Hitchin
The incident happened at around 10am on Tuesday, 22 September, inside the B&M store on Nightingale Road.
Hitchin firm – Half of people are unaware that pension contributions can reduce adjusted net income
This could be particularly important for parents balancing the high cost of childcare, with holiday clubs alone costing families an average of £179 per week.