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Zizzi Hitchin launches new autumn menu with £1 main course offer
The Italian restaurant chain will introduce five new seasonal dishes and two drinks from Tuesday, September 15.
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Doggy Splash moved to Hitchin Lido after flooding forces Letchworth closure
Doggy Splash sessions originally planned for Letchworth Lido have been moved to Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre following the closure of the Letchworth pool
Hitchin Town 3-0 Biggleswade Town
After a long wait Hitchin gained their first win of the season with a 3-0 victory against local rivals Biggleswade Town.
Milford Lodge Care Home Marks Emergency Services Day with Heart‑Warming Community Celebration
The highlight of the day was the arrival of the Hitchin Fire Service, who rolled into the car park with their gleaming fire engine
North Herts hospitality sector urged to apply for share of £10 million fund
Hospitality businesses and organisations in North Herts are being encouraged to turn ambitious ideas into deliverable projects through a new £10 million government funding scheme.
Preview: Stourbridge
Saturday 12th September – KO 3.00PM We return to Southern League action and welcome Stourbridge to Top Field this Saturday. Stourbridge last visited Top Field in October 2024. The game ended with Kettering taking all 3 points in a 5-1 win with Hitchin Town’s only goal coming from Rio Deall. In the reverse fixture we... The post PREVIEW: STOURBRIDGE appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Hertfordshire: Drop in vehicle thefts as police target known criminals
Chief Constable Andy Prophet said that the summer period had seen a 12% decrease in vehicle offending
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Comfier journeys promised for Hitchin commuters as Thameslink ‘ironing-board’ seats are replaced
More than £3.6 million is also being invested in refurbishing the outside of trains and refreshing onboard facilities.
Weekend weather forecast for Hitchin – 11 Sep to 13 Sep
Expect a partly cloudy weekend with occasional rain. Highs between 21-23°C, lows from 12-17°C. High winds up to 27mph and precipitation chances near 100%.
Plans to demolish Hitchin’s Firs Hotel and build nine homes refused
The proposals for the Bedford Road site would have seen the existing hotel demolished and nine three-bedroom family homes built in its place.
Hertfordshire: Fewer children entered criminal justice system in 25/26 than in previous 12 months
The first-time entrant data is a measure that relates to those who receive a first formal outcome, including a caution, warning, reprimand or court sentence
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County council’s political leaders react to government’s decision to pause plans for LGR in Hertfordshire
Following the announcement by the Secretary of State, leader of the county council Cllr Steve Jarvis said he was “pleased
Milford Lodge Care Home Marks Emergency Services Day with Heart‑Warming Community Celebration
The highlight of the day was the arrival of the Hitchin Fire Service, who rolled into the car park with their gleaming fire engine
North Herts hospitality sector urged to apply for share of £10 million fund
Hospitality businesses and organisations in North Herts are being encouraged to turn ambitious ideas into deliverable projects through a new £10 million government funding scheme.
Hertfordshire councils spent £1.5m on reorganisation plans before Government pause
It has now emerged that approximately £1.5m in direct costs have already been incurred by Hertfordshire’s 11 councils while preparing for the changes.
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Hitchin businesses braced for disruption as Queen Street Mobility Hub set to begin
Hertfordshire County Council says scheme will make the area safer and easier to use for people walking, wheeling, cycling and travelling by public transport
Doggy Splash moved to Hitchin Lido after flooding forces Letchworth closure
Doggy Splash sessions originally planned for Letchworth Lido have been moved to Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre following the closure of the Letchworth pool
Hitchin Town 3-0 Biggleswade Town
After a long wait Hitchin gained their first win of the season with a 3-0 victory against local rivals Biggleswade Town.
Preview: Stourbridge
Saturday 12th September – KO 3.00PM We return to Southern League action and welcome Stourbridge to Top Field this Saturday. Stourbridge last visited Top Field in October 2024. The game ended with Kettering taking all 3 points in a 5-1 win with Hitchin Town’s only goal coming from Rio Deall. In the reverse fixture we... The post PREVIEW: STOURBRIDGE appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
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Murder mystery, Christmas market and casino night among festive events at Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth’s Christmas Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th.
Human League gig washed out, but others to go-ahead
Concerts featuring Rudimental and The Libertines will take place at Hitchin Priory this weekend.
Robbery offences fall 17 per cent in North Herts as county records biggest drop in England and Wales
New figures for 2025/26 show North Herts recorded one of the biggest falls nationally, as Hertfordshire as a whole saw robbery offences drop significantly.
Hitchin church launches £30,000 appeal for new heating system
Holy Saviour Church, home of the annual Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival, hopes to begin installing the new system in October 2026.
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Zizzi Hitchin launches new autumn menu with £1 main course offer
The Italian restaurant chain will introduce five new seasonal dishes and two drinks from Tuesday, September 15.
Milford Lodge Ladies Win 3rd Place at Hitchin Food Festival Bake Off with Their “Biscuit Bonanza” Creation
The talented ladies of Milford Lodge Care Home have once again shown their flair for flavour and creativity, proudly securing 3rd place at the Hitchin Food Fest
Baldock Oktoberfest returns for weekend of Bavarian beer, music and dancing
The popular event will take place at Baldock Community Hub on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.
Hitchin Food Festival returns this weekend with street food, live cooking and Great Hitchin Bake-Off
A demonstration kitchen and stage will once again be set up in the Market Place, with live cooking throughout the weekend.
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Events Murder mystery, Christmas market and casino night among festive events at Shuttleworth
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Events Human League gig washed out, but others to go-ahead
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Events Robbery offences fall 17 per cent in North Herts as county records biggest drop in England and Wales
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Events Hitchin church launches £30,000 appeal for new heating system
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