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Driver jailed for head-on dual carriageway crash
Gary Sandford, 67, of Letchworth, is found guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
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Developer wants to halve number of affordable properties in 281-home development
A final decision on whether the number of affordable homes can be reduced will be made by the council’s planning committee on Thursday (October 1).
Takeley 2-0 Hitchin
Hitchin have to move on quickly from this tame performance which was in total contrast to the Bury game. On Tuesday they face Leighton Town.
Hunt family completes walk for murdered loved ones
John Hunt and his daughter Amy walked 13 miles a day from their Hertfordshire home to Bournemouth.
Brown trout spawning site to get special protection
Conservationists say they have created "shaggy cover" on the River Hiz at Ickleford for the trout.
Weekly Bulletin – 25 September
Fixtures vs Takeley (A) – Saturday 26 September (3pm KO) On Saturday 26th September we make our first ever visit to Takeley in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy kick-off 3.00pm. Takeley are currently 10th in the Isthmian League Division 1 North. They have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their7... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 25 SEPTEMBER appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Hertfordshire police solve three times as many home burglaries as year before, PCC says
Reports of burglary across the county fell by 16% during the three-month period according to new data
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See allDriver jailed for head-on dual carriageway crash
Gary Sandford, 67, of Letchworth, is found guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 28 Sep to 4 Oct
The week features partly cloudy skies daily. Temperature peaks at 24°C on Tuesday with increased rain chance and winds. Cooler and driest on Monday and Friday.
Takeley 2-0 Hitchin
Hitchin have to move on quickly from this tame performance which was in total contrast to the Bury game. On Tuesday they face Leighton Town.
Hunt family completes walk for murdered loved ones
John Hunt and his daughter Amy walked 13 miles a day from their Hertfordshire home to Bournemouth.
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See allCouncil's Sustainability Strategy delivers greener homes and lower emissions in first year
North Herts Council has marked the first year of its Sustainability Strategy 2025-2030 with a range of achievements, including higher recycling rates, lower emissions and investment in greener homes and public spaces.
Calls for review after claims changes to Savercard could cost some bus users hundreds of pounds in additional fares
Until now, the majority of Hertfordshire residents could access half-price fares on bus and Interlink services by purchasing a £20 Savercard.
Developer wants to halve number of affordable properties in 281-home development
A final decision on whether the number of affordable homes can be reduced will be made by the council’s planning committee on Thursday (October 1).
Hertfordshire Parents fined more than £450,000 for taking children on term-time holidays in 2025/26
According to Hertfordshire county council, the value of the FPNs issued in 2025/26 totalled £468,160.
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More than 400 runners take on Hitchin Town Centre 5km as it celebrates 10th anniversary
The annual event attracted more than 400 sign-ups, with familiar faces and newcomers tackling the two-lap course through the heart of the town.
Preview: Leighton Town
Tuesday 29th September – KO 7.45PM It’s back to Southern League action and we welcome Leighton Town to Top Field on Tuesday night. The last time Leighton visited Top Field was November 2025 with Hitchin Town ending up as 5-0 winners on the night. Hitchin’s goals were scored by Lewis Franklin, Callum Nicolson, Ciaren Jones,... The post PREVIEW: LEIGHTON TOWN appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Weekly Bulletin – 25 September
Fixtures vs Takeley (A) – Saturday 26 September (3pm KO) On Saturday 26th September we make our first ever visit to Takeley in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy kick-off 3.00pm. Takeley are currently 10th in the Isthmian League Division 1 North. They have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their7... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 25 SEPTEMBER appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Bury Town 1-0 Hitchin Town
Manager Michael Jones was pleased with the performance but frustrated with no tangible reward.
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Charlie Puffin Group Hosts Event To Celebrate Business Growth
On 10th September, the wider Charlie Puffin Group came together at The Glasshouse in Hitchin for their annual summer social.
Oasis add shows in Knebworth, Rome and Munich
The band says it is adding new dates after "phenomenal demand".
Oasis Knebworth concerts could generate £189m in fan spending, analysis suggests
The band is set to return to Knebworth for four nights as part of its 20-date 2027 UK tour, with around 90,000 fans expected at each show.
'Oasis gigs prove Knebworth is world's best venue'
The world-famous Gallagher brothers will return to the scene of their legendary 1996 gigs next year.
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Football, Friendship, and Feeling Okay: Free Retro Fanzine Expands Across Hitchin and Stevenage Outlets”
Starting this Sunday, distribution will expand further across Hitchin, with copies landing in local pubs, barbers, and hairdressers.
Police appeal after boy bitten on face by dog in Hitchin café
The incident happened at Caffè Nero in Hitchin High Street at around 10am on Monday, August 31.
Dozens of Herts schools to benefit in £900k project to change food culture
Eleven primary schools have already been recruited to be a part of Nourish Hertfordshire, which is being delivered in partnership with School Food Matters.
Hitchin’s Lyndhurst Team raises more than £10,000 through Three Peaks Challenge
Over a demanding 24-hour period, the team tackled Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, covering more than 23 miles and over 3,000 metres of ascent
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