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Ex-Wycombe and Stevenage forward Phillips retires
Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips announces his retirement from professional football.
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WoolyFest raises more than £4,000 to support cancer patients at Lister Hospital
A community music festival in Woolmer Green has raised £4,283 to support patients undergoing cancer treatment at Lister Hospital.
Hitchin firm “highly commended” again
Lyndhurst believe good advice should do more than explain financial products or investment markets.
How the EFL's 'best sleeper' is thriving at 34
Stevenage defender Carl Piergianni says he is only getting better with age having not made his EFL debut until he was 27.
Salary of Herts county council chief exec set to rise to £260,000, after councillors back 3.3% increase
According to report Ms Ridgwell’s salary is already £31,000 higher than the average paid to council chief execs in Hertfordshire’s five neighbouring authorities
Woman suffered serious facial injuries in assault at Hitchin music event
Detective Constable Chris Jones, from CID, urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward.
Noise complaint against wedding venue near Luton dismissed
The authority’s licensing sub-committee concluded that there was no evidence to support allegations that The Barn in Tea Green had breached licensing objectives
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Hitchin firm issue new pension advice
For families with substantial pension savings, the rules around inheritance tax are changing from 6 April 2027
Woman in her 70s dies in Hitchin as man arrested on suspicion of murder
Police were called to Armour Rise at around 3.15pm on Tuesday, October 6, following a report raising concerns for someone’s welfare.
How the EFL's 'best sleeper' is thriving at 34
Stevenage defender Carl Piergianni says he is only getting better with age having not made his EFL debut until he was 27.
Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 5 Oct to 11 Oct
The week ahead will be partly cloudy with varying chances of rain, especially on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Expect mild temperatures and breezy conditions throughout.
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Government approves Hertfordshire SEND reform plan with £9.76m funding boost
The Department for Education has given the green light to the county’s SEND Reform Plan, which aims to improve support for children and young people
High Sheriff visits North Herts’ flourishing communities
The Chair of North Herts Council, Councillor Keith Hoskins MBE, proudly hosted the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Anna Rankin, for an official tour across the district on Friday 2 October.
Stand-by-me Young Ambassador wins prestigious BBC Three Counties Young Hero Award
Evie Everett, 12, a Young Ambassador for the charity which provides bereavement support to children, young people and their families across North Hertfordshire
County council forecasting £23.4m overspend by end of 2026/27
Overspend driven by increasing demand for and cost of council services – particularly within children’s services and adult care services
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See allEx-Wycombe and Stevenage forward Phillips retires
Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips announces his retirement from professional football.
Preview: Peterborough Sports
Saturday 10th October – KO 3.00PM We look to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat with a return to Top Field as we host Peterborough Sports. The last time Peterborough Sports visited Top Field was in March 2022 with the result a 2-2 draw. Both of Hitchin’s goals on the day scored by Jake Hutchinson. Tickets... The post PREVIEW: PETERBOROUGH SPORTS appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Hitchin Halloween trail returns for October half-term
Families will be challenged to hunt down Halloween characters hidden in shop windows when a popular free trail returns to Hitchin town centre this October
Leamington 4-0 Hitchin
The lack of goals is becoming a concern for Hitchin Town with only seven scored in the ten games played.
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See allHitchin firm “highly commended” again
Lyndhurst believe good advice should do more than explain financial products or investment markets.
Woman suffered serious facial injuries in assault at Hitchin music event
Detective Constable Chris Jones, from CID, urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward.
Revealed: Sites around Hitchin put forward for potential future development
The map shows a number of areas around Hitchin, including substantial sites on the edges of the town, as well as several smaller plots.
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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See allNoise complaint against wedding venue near Luton dismissed
The authority’s licensing sub-committee concluded that there was no evidence to support allegations that The Barn in Tea Green had breached licensing objectives
Local Campaign Brings Mental Health Conversations to Hitchin Pubs — Seeking Business Partners**
If you are a local business owner who would like to sponsor a batch—or a venue owner willing to place a stack on your bar—please get in touch with Katie
Appeal after much-loved Land Rover stolen from Hitchin pub
The olive green Land Rover, which has been a familiar sight outside The Victoria pub in Hitchin, was stolen during the night of September 29
Wedding venue near Luton could have licence removed over noise concerns
The Barn, in Tea Green, has a licence from North Herts Council to stay open until 1.30am at weekends, and to provide alcohol and late-night refreshments
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