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Hitchin misses out on UK Town of Culture shortlist – but MP says town has “so much to be proud of”
Responding to the news, Hitchin MP Alistair Strathern praised everyone involved in the bid
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County council overspent by £800,000 in 2025/26, despite earlier fears they could end year with overspend of £6.2m
At one point, there had been fears that the council would end the 2025/26 financial year with an overspend of as much as £6.2m.
Preview: Luton Town
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 – Hitchin... The post PREVIEW: LUTON TOWN appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Stop and searches rise 15% across Hertfordshire as police chief says tactic is making communities safer
New figures for 2025/26 reveal officers conducted 7,735 stop and searches, up from the previous year. Of those, 40% resulted in police action
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
Hitchin Town 0-2 Barnet
The pitch was in excellent condition and there were plenty of Hitchin supporters who had made the journey.
Watch: Twin cubs trigger double panda-monium
Keepers at Hertfordshire Zoo are now trying keep the endangered red panda cubs cool in the heatwave.
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Hitchin misses out on UK Town of Culture shortlist – but MP says town has “so much to be proud of”
Responding to the news, Hitchin MP Alistair Strathern praised everyone involved in the bid
Weekend weather forecast for Hitchin – 10 Jul to 12 Jul
The weekend forecast promises clear skies on Friday and Saturday, with the temperature ranging from 14°C to 33°C. Sunday will be partly cloudy, remaining dry throughout.
Stop and searches rise 15% across Hertfordshire as police chief says tactic is making communities safer
New figures for 2025/26 reveal officers conducted 7,735 stop and searches, up from the previous year. Of those, 40% resulted in police action
Watch: Twin cubs trigger double panda-monium
Keepers at Hertfordshire Zoo are now trying keep the endangered red panda cubs cool in the heatwave.
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Adult care services ‘resilient under sustained demand’
Council officers working on adult social care services dealt with over 80,000 calls for help over the past year.
Rescue plan considered for music and drama library
Hertfordshire County Council is exploring ways of providing services offered by a doomed library.
County council overspent by £800,000 in 2025/26, despite earlier fears they could end year with overspend of £6.2m
At one point, there had been fears that the council would end the 2025/26 financial year with an overspend of as much as £6.2m.
Hertfordshire’s Lord-Lieutenant to open new youth charity hub in Hitchin
The new hub is spearheaded by Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Robert Voss who, following the success of his charity hub at Warner Brothers’ studios
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Mark Burke Looks Ahead to Saturday
I hope Saturday will be very enjoyable, starting with the main event Hitchin Town v Luton Town first teams playing in a pre-season friendly, kicking off at 1pm. I would like to thank Jack Wilshere for bringing his first team to play in my Testimonial Day and I would also like to wish him and... The post MARK BURKE LOOKS AHEAD TO SATURDAY appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Preview: Luton Town
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 – Hitchin... The post PREVIEW: LUTON TOWN appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Hitchin Town 0-2 Barnet
The pitch was in excellent condition and there were plenty of Hitchin supporters who had made the journey.
Cider and Cheese Festival Success!
It really is all over. Now for the football. Saturday brought the curtain down on our ever-popular cider festival. Our country-wide cider selection was very popular and the food offering proved to be a big hit with an increased selection of cheeses. We had a brilliant line up of music – Shaun Clark, Table 19,... The post CIDER AND CHEESE FESTIVAL SUCCESS! appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
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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
Strong turnout as more than 100 gather in Hitchin for climate briefing screening
Rhys Waterman, of Hitchin Boys’ School, who helped organise the event, said: “I think one of the strongest feelings in the room was relief”
Todd in the Hole Festival 2026 Shines with over 15,000 Attendees
Across three incredible days, festivalgoers enjoyed a packed programme of live entertainment, alongside a vintage funfair, delicious street food, and camping!
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See allFree 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
Hertfordshire public health chiefs set to increase spend on smoking cessation, in bid to keep up with demand
9% of the Hertfordshire’s population smokes, compared to 11.5% nationally with the county’s ambition to reach the national target of 5%
Hitchin Churchgate regeneration seeks fresh funding as council moves project into delivery phase
The council says aim is to create a mixed-use development featuring new homes, improved public spaces, commercial opportunities and a revitalised market area
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Jul 2026
Events North Herts Pride reaches out to cancelled and paused Pride events across the UK
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
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Jul 2026
Events Youth offending falls in Hertfordshire as partnership approach praised
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
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Jul 2026
Events Strong turnout as more than 100 gather in Hitchin for climate briefing screening
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
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Jul 2026
Events Todd in the Hole Festival 2026 Shines with over 15,000 Attendees
Hitchin, Hertfordshire