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Hertfordshire could get elected mayor, says Healey
In his Budget, the chancellor says he is close to agreeing a Mayoral Strategic Authority.
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Hitchin MP backs campaign to make sex and relationships education compulsory until 18
The Labour MP is working alongside campaign groups Make It Mandatory and Killed Women to highlight what they describe as a dangerous gap in education
Monitoring plan for one of UK's rarest bats
Conservationists are creating conditions for the barbastelle to thrive in Hertfordshire.
Times Change, But Our Need for Connection Doesn’t: Inside the Hitchin Carers’ Café
Hitchin Carers’ Café, a joint initiative between the Hitchin & Whitwell Primary Care Network, including surgeries like Portmill
Council calls for first class sections on commuter trains to be scrapped
Councillor - “It will cost very little, it requires no new infrastructure, and it will instantly improve the daily commute for many thousands of passengers”
Herts Police officer faces misconduct hearing for alleged sexist, homophobic and racist comments
The hearing into PC Robbi Evans’ alleged behaviour will take place on Wednesday (October 28) and Thursday this week
Hitchin firm reveals Investment Philosophy
The Lyndhurst investment philosophy continues to be underpinned by our key investment pillars.
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See allHertfordshire could get elected mayor, says Healey
In his Budget, the chancellor says he is close to agreeing a Mayoral Strategic Authority.
Stevenage vet reveals what really happens to your dog when a firework goes BANG
A local vet is giving Stevenage’s dog owners an insight into what their pets can hear, see and feel when fireworks explode
Ex-MK Dons and Charlton striker Aneke retires
Former MK Dons, Charlton, Crewe, Birmingham and Shrewsbury striker Chuks Aneke retires, at the age of 33.
Herts Police officer faces misconduct hearing for alleged sexist, homophobic and racist comments
The hearing into PC Robbi Evans’ alleged behaviour will take place on Wednesday (October 28) and Thursday this week
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See allJoint statement: Leaders from Stevenage Borough Council, North Herts Council, Hertsmere Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council respond to today’s budget
“Following today’s Budget, we are delighted that the Chancellor John Healey has confirmed that the government will be bringing power and funding closer to communities in Hertfordshire through a new Mayoral Strategic Authority.
County councillors to scrutinise decision to pursue Hertfordshire ‘Council of Sanctuary’ status next week
The Liberal Democrat cabinet agreed that the authority should join the City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network earlier this month (October 14).
Hitchin MP backs campaign to make sex and relationships education compulsory until 18
The Labour MP is working alongside campaign groups Make It Mandatory and Killed Women to highlight what they describe as a dangerous gap in education
Council calls for first class sections on commuter trains to be scrapped
Councillor - “It will cost very little, it requires no new infrastructure, and it will instantly improve the daily commute for many thousands of passengers”
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Residents invited to have their say on plans for new rapid transport network across Hertfordshire
HERT is about taking a practical, evidence-led approach to improving east-west travel, offering cleaner, more reliable and more attractive alternatives to cars
Hitchin Town 5-1 Bury Town
On a day when Storm Boelo caused havoc around the country Bury were blown away as they could not cope with the intensity of Hitchin who chased every ball
Weekly Bulletin – 23 October
Fixtures vs Bury Town (H) – Saturday 24 October (3pm KO) We look to continue to build on our consistent performances as we welcome second placed Bury Town to Top Field. In the reverse fixture it was a very closely contested 1-0 loss. Tickets Where possible we advise purchasing online. As well as being cheaper,... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 23 OCTOBER appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
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Christmas magic comes to Hitchin Garden Centre with festive events for all the family
The garden centre has unveiled its Christmas line-up, offering families a range of opportunities to celebrate the festive season and create lasting memories.
How could thousands of new homes affect market town?
The Growing Baldock project with 3,200 houses is approved - but what will it mean for residents?
Standalone Farm unveils its biggest Halloween Spooktacular yet with expanded pumpkin patch and twilight events
One of the biggest changes this year is the farm’s pumpkin patch, which has almost doubled in size and has been relocated to a new area near the maze.
Letchworth’s popular festive ice rink returns for seventh year as bookings open
Letchworth’s popular festive ice rink is set to return this winter, with bookings now open for skating sessions in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.
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See allMonitoring plan for one of UK's rarest bats
Conservationists are creating conditions for the barbastelle to thrive in Hertfordshire.
Times Change, But Our Need for Connection Doesn’t: Inside the Hitchin Carers’ Café
Hitchin Carers’ Café, a joint initiative between the Hitchin & Whitwell Primary Care Network, including surgeries like Portmill
National Fertility Week (2 – 6 Nov): Herts founder calls for greater awareness of the financial burden facing fertility patients
Ash Miller from St Albans, Herts, founder of Access Fertility, is calling for greater awareness of the financial barriers facing thousands of people
Police release CCTV image following purse theft at Letchworth Morrisons Café
Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man following the reported theft of a purse at Morrisons Café in Letchworth Garden City.
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Events Letchworth’s popular festive ice rink returns for seventh year as bookings open
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