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Hertfordshire to see 11 councils reduced to four
The existing councils will be replaced by unitaries covering everything from bins to housing.
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Delivery robots to go on trial in Stevenage
Robots which can carry the equivalent of two bags of groceries will be trialled later this summer.
Record 100,000 free trees up for grabs as Hertfordshire scheme returns
North Herts Council is once again taking part in the countywide initiative and will have 5,000 trees available for local residents.
CCTV appeal after TV stolen from Hitchin hotel
Officers believe the two people shown in the CCTV images were in the area at the time of the theft and may have information that could help with their enquiries
Look what’s coming to the streets of Stevenage!! . . . Autonomous delivery robots expected within weeks
Typically, they are used for the “last-mile” delivery of groceries, small parcels, take-away food or pharmacy goods
Homes evacuated during garage fire
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service says the cause of the blaze at the Bushey garage is unknown.
Hosepipe ban introduced across North Herts
Affinity Water and Anglian Water have announced hosepipe restrictions (known as a Temporary Use Ban) affecting households across North Herts.
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CBBC zoo welcomes first tapir calf in 14 years
Hertfordshire Zoo is involved in a conservation programme to protect the vulnerable lowland tapir.
Delivery robots to go on trial in Stevenage
Robots which can carry the equivalent of two bags of groceries will be trialled later this summer.
Homes evacuated during garage fire
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service says the cause of the blaze at the Bushey garage is unknown.
Hosepipe ban another reminder of our broken water system
Hitchin MP Alistair Strathern says this week
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See allHertfordshire to see 11 councils reduced to four
The existing councils will be replaced by unitaries covering everything from bins to housing.
Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire
Today (16 July 2026) the Government announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval.
Police ‘seem to be doing very little’ about Hertfordshire road safety, says councillor
Yet crime-solving rates “have improved significantly”, rising to around 20% and placing Hertfordshire ninth nationally compared with 37th the previous year
Your Tree Our Future: over 16,000 trees claimed in North Herts
North Herts residents have shown tree-mendous support for this year’s Your Tree Our Future campaign after 16,120 trees have been claimed by 811 residents across the district.
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Preview: Dagenham and Redbridge
Tuesday 14th July – KO 7.45PM We welcome Dagenham and Redbridge to Top Field for our fourth pre-season friendly of the season. Tickets Where possible we advise purchasing online. As well as being cheaper, it will ensure your quick and easy entry into the ground through the turnstiles. Please purchase your tickets online here: https://hitchintownfc.ktckts.com/brand/match-tickets... The post PREVIEW: DAGENHAM AND REDBRIDGE appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Hitchin Town 0-5 Luton
With manager Jack Wilshere bringing his full first team squad to Top Field it was always going to be a challenging afternoon for Hitchin
Mark Burke – Hitchin Town Career
Mark Burke joined Hitchin Town from Queens Park Rangers in 1985 after previously playing in the youth team of his hometown club Luton Town between 1982 and 1984. During his time with the Hatters youth team, he played alongside Tim Breaker, Stacey North, Mitchell Thomas, Garry Parker, Mark Stein, Kingsley Black and David Oldfield that... The post MARK BURKE – HITCHIN TOWN CAREER appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Weekly Bulletin – 10th July
Fixtures On Saturday 11th July – KO 1PM we welcome Luton Town to Top Field for a special afternoon celebrating Mark Burke’s 40 years of service to Hitchin Town. We can now confirm the full timeline for the afternoon: 12.00 Gates Open 12.50 Guard of honour as the teams enter the pitch 1.00 Kick Off... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 10TH JULY appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
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Record 16,000-plus pothole repairs carried out across Hertfordshire this year
New figures released by Hertfordshire County Council show that 16,453 potholes were repaired between January and the end of May – the highest number ever
CCTV appeal after TV stolen from Hitchin hotel
Officers believe the two people shown in the CCTV images were in the area at the time of the theft and may have information that could help with their enquiries
North Herts Pride reaches out to cancelled and paused Pride events across the UK
Several Pride events have struggled with rising costs, volunteer shortages, weather warnings and funding pressures.
Youth offending falls in Hertfordshire as partnership approach praised
New figures released by Hertfordshire County Council show the county’s Youth Justice Service has continued to reduce first-time entrants
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Kids can eat free at Hitchin Zizzi throughout the summer holidays
From Thursday 17 July until Saturday 6 September, children can enjoy a free three-course meal from the Bambino menu when an adult purchases a main course.
Look what’s coming to the streets of Stevenage!! . . . Autonomous delivery robots expected within weeks
Typically, they are used for the “last-mile” delivery of groceries, small parcels, take-away food or pharmacy goods
Free lasagnes up for grabs at Hitchin Zizzi on National Lasagne Day
On Wednesday, 29 July, the first 30 customers through the doors of the Hitchin restaurant at midday will receive a complimentary lasagne
Milford Lodge Hosts a Whimsical World Chocolate Day Community Café
The Engagement & Wellbeing Team set the tone from the moment guests arrived — dressed head‑to‑toe as cheerful Oompa Loompas
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Events Record 16,000-plus pothole repairs carried out across Hertfordshire this year
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Events CCTV appeal after TV stolen from Hitchin hotel
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Events North Herts Pride reaches out to cancelled and paused Pride events across the UK
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Events Youth offending falls in Hertfordshire as partnership approach praised
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