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Monitoring plan for one of UK's rarest bats
Conservationists are creating conditions for the barbastelle to thrive in Hertfordshire.
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Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 26 Oct to 1 Nov
The week begins with rain and high winds, clearing by Tuesday. The rest of the week remains partly cloudy, cooler, with less chance of rain and decreasing wind speeds.
Hitchin businesses urge shoppers to ‘support local’ as roadworks hit town centre footfall
Hitchin’s independent businesses are urging residents to continue shopping locally amid concerns that ongoing roadworks are driving down footfall
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
Labour councillor facing calls to resign after business rates avoidance revelation
After the judgment against POLL, Cllr Lucas resigned her membership of North Herts Council’s finance, audit and risk committee, of which she was vice-chair.
Care Home Residents Celebrate Wear It Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Residents and staff at Milford Lodge came together to support breast cancer awareness by taking part in the annual Wear It Pink campaign.
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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
North Hertfordshire College students celebrated at regional apprenticeship awards
Two North Hertfordshire College students have been recognised at a prestigious regional awards ceremony for their outstanding contributions to patient care
Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 26 Oct to 1 Nov
The week begins with rain and high winds, clearing by Tuesday. The rest of the week remains partly cloudy, cooler, with less chance of rain and decreasing wind speeds.
Fallen tree blocks trains to Stansted Airport
Passengers are being told not to travel between Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire, and the Essex terminal
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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”
Plans for 3,200 new homes in Baldock take major step forward – potentially increasing town’s housing by nearly 70%
North Herts Council’s Planning Control Committee resolved to grant permission for the major development following a meeting on Thursday (22 October).
Care Home Residents Celebrate Wear It Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Residents and staff at Milford Lodge came together to support breast cancer awareness by taking part in the annual Wear It Pink campaign.
Care Home Lights Up with Glow Party Full of 80s Nostalgia
Residents at Milford Lodge care home enjoyed a vibrant Glow Party packed with music, fun and colourful entertainment
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See allHitchin 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.
Breaking the Silence: Why Men’s Football is Still Facing a Stigma Crisis
Local community initiatives and mental health resources play a vital role in creating safe spaces off the pitch
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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.
Labour would be largest party on new authority, council projection shows
Similar projections were carried out for the two-unitary and three-unitary models for Hertfordshire that had also been considered by the government.
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Conservationists are creating conditions for the barbastelle to thrive in Hertfordshire.
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.
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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