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Moment county lines drug dealer arrested in the night
Police say the sentences will have a significant effect on the drug supply in Hertfordshire.
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MP blasts refugee sanctuary motion for Herts as ‘grandstanding gesture’
City of Sanctuary UK is a charity that manages a network of councils, schools, and businesses dedicated to building a supportive culture for refugees and asylum
Thousands of music fans flock to the town as first “Hitchin Live at The Priory” hailed a success
Rudimental, The Libertines and Ministry of Sound Classical were among the headline acts to take to the stage in the grounds of the historic Hitchin Priory
Millwall sign Stevenage keeper Marschall
Millwall sign goalkeeper Filip Marschall from League One side Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.
Dancing Queen at 100: Penny’s Mamma Mia Birthday Party at Milford Lodge
Milford Lodge Care Home in Hitchin was alive with colour, music, and celebration
Charlton loan Fullah to MK Dons after signing new deal
Charlton midfielder Ibrahim Fullah joins Mk Dons on loan after agreeing a new contract with his parent club.
Stevenage sign Hammers defender Casey on loan
Stevenage sign young West Ham United defender Kaelan Casey on loan for the rest of the season.
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Police say the sentences will have a significant effect on the drug supply in Hertfordshire.
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Thousands of music fans flock to the town as first “Hitchin Live at The Priory” hailed a success
Rudimental, The Libertines and Ministry of Sound Classical were among the headline acts to take to the stage in the grounds of the historic Hitchin Priory
Dancing Queen at 100: Penny’s Mamma Mia Birthday Party at Milford Lodge
Milford Lodge Care Home in Hitchin was alive with colour, music, and celebration
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Hertfordshire County Council takes formal step over Government’s four-council reorganisation plan
Hertfordshire County Council has formally asked the Government to disclose the evidence behind its decision to replace the county’s existing councils
Up to 30 extra police officers to protect Hertfordshire Jewish community
Hertfordshire – which has the third largest Jewish population in the country – is one of 11 police force areas to have been allocated a share of £250m
Secondary school applications open for Hitchin families – with October deadline
The deadline for secondary school applications is Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the council stressing the importance of submitting applications on time.
MP blasts refugee sanctuary motion for Herts as ‘grandstanding gesture’
City of Sanctuary UK is a charity that manages a network of councils, schools, and businesses dedicated to building a supportive culture for refugees and asylum
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See allMillwall sign Stevenage keeper Marschall
Millwall sign goalkeeper Filip Marschall from League One side Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.
Two Minutes Past Eight — A New Local Football Fanzine for Hitchin
Created by local writer Katie, Two Minutes Past Eight is a new one‑sheet football fanzine
Top cop warns hare-coursers that Herts is “not a soft target”
Hare-coursing is an illegal blood sport where greyhounds, whippets or lurchers chase, catch and kill live hares over private farmland, usually for gambling
Weekly Bulletin – 28 August
Fixtures vs Kettering (H): Saturday 29th August – KO 3.00PM On Saturday 29th August we welcome Kettering Town to Top Field for a league game kick-off 3.00pm. Kettering Town last visited Top Field in August 2024. The game ended with Kettering taking all 3 points in a 3-0 win. In the reverse fixture we visited Kettering... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 28 AUGUST appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
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Murder mystery, Christmas market and casino night among festive events at Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth’s Christmas Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th.
Human League gig washed out, but others to go-ahead
Concerts featuring Rudimental and The Libertines will take place at Hitchin Priory this weekend.
Robbery offences fall 17 per cent in North Herts as county records biggest drop in England and Wales
New figures for 2025/26 show North Herts recorded one of the biggest falls nationally, as Hertfordshire as a whole saw robbery offences drop significantly.
Hitchin church launches £30,000 appeal for new heating system
Holy Saviour Church, home of the annual Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival, hopes to begin installing the new system in October 2026.
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Hitchin Food Festival returns this weekend with street food, live cooking and Great Hitchin Bake-Off
A demonstration kitchen and stage will once again be set up in the Market Place, with live cooking throughout the weekend.
Hertfordshire: Chief constable vows force will seek to put early release prisoners who reoffend back behind bars
Top cop Andy Prophet has given a reassurance that Hertfordshire Constabulary will seek to put anyone who reoffends after being released early back to prison
Hitchin Live explains decision to cancel opening night after severe weather hits town
Organisers have not yet provided details of what Thursday ticket holders will be offered, but said they are speaking with ticketing providers about next steps
Heavy rain causes flooding and disruption across Hitchin as Priory concert cancelled
The weather also brought bad news for music fans, with Thursday’s opening night of Hitchin Live at The Priory cancelled due to “severe weather”.
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Events Murder mystery, Christmas market and casino night among festive events at Shuttleworth
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Events Human League gig washed out, but others to go-ahead
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Aug 2026
Events Robbery offences fall 17 per cent in North Herts as county records biggest drop in England and Wales
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Aug 2026
Events Hitchin church launches £30,000 appeal for new heating system
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