Hitchin News

Royston are left floored by Hitchin's late winner but they didn't deserve anything from the game said the boss. Picture: PETER SHORT

Southern League

Embarrassed Castle looking for more belief from his team after defeat at Hitchin

Cycle Club Ashwell youngsters at the Welwyn round of Muddy Monsters.

Cycle Club Ashwell youngsters at the Welwyn round of Muddy Monsters.

Youngsters at Cycle Club Ashwell enjoy taste of competitive action

$Garden House Hospice Care\'s Bridal House is hosting a pre-loved, sustainable wedding fair$ $Garden House Hospice Care\'s Bridal House is hosting a pre-loved, sustainable wedding fair$

Charity wedding fair as pre-loved demand soars

Hitchin Town have been drawn at home in the FA Trophy.

Hitchin Town have been drawn at home in the FA Trophy.

Non-League Football

FA Trophy: Potters Bar Town, Hitchin Town and Royston Town find out third round qualifying fate

North Herts Council

North Herts Council

North Herts Council

Legal action sought after Local Plan inspector backs Luton Green Belt plans

North Herts Council has changed its bin collection dates to accommodate the Queen's funeral bank holiday

North Herts Council has changed its bin collection dates to accommodate the Queen's funeral bank holiday

North Herts Council

North Herts bin collection dates altered for the Queen's funeral

You can seen The Ferryman at The Queen Mother Theatre in Hitchin.

You can seen The Ferryman at The Queen Mother Theatre in Hitchin.

Award-winning play The Ferryman opens new season at Hitchin's Queen Mother Theatre

Nicole Banton-Whitelock is

Nicole Banton-Whitelock is

Hertfordshire Constabulary

36-year-old woman with links to Hitchin and Royston 'wanted'

North Herts Council bin collection dates will be one day later than normal in the week after the August Bank Holiday.

North Herts Council bin collection dates will be one day later than normal in the week after the August Bank Holiday.

Local government

North Herts August Bank Holiday 2022 bin collection day changes

The draw for the 2022-2023 first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been made.

The draw for the 2022-2023 first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been made.

Hitchin Town FC

Draw for the FA Cup first qualifying round is announced...eventually

A points fault, a level crossing failure and earlier wire damage affected Thameslink trains between London and Cambridge or Peterborough (File picture)

A points fault, a level crossing failure and earlier wire damage affected Thameslink trains between London and Cambridge or Peterborough (File picture)

Recap: Thameslink passengers urged to delay travel due to 'incidents'

Thameslink, Great Northern and LNER passengers are among those affected by overhead wire problems between Hitchin in Hertfordshire and Peterborough

Thameslink, Great Northern and LNER passengers are among those affected by overhead wire problems between Hitchin in Hertfordshire and Peterborough

Recap: Wire damage disrupts Hitchin and Peterborough trains

Kerrie Portman has spoken with the Comet ahead of North Herts Pride's Market event

Kerrie Portman has spoken with the Comet ahead of North Herts Pride's Market event

'Hitchin is the only place I've felt accepted'

Historic buildings in Hitchin town centre

Historic buildings in Hitchin town centre

9 things to do on a day trip to Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Operation Rogue Trader

Operation Rogue Trader

Warning after increase in doorstep rogue traders

We've put together a list of some of the best pizza places from across Hertfordshire.

We've put together a list of some of the best pizza places from across Hertfordshire.

7 of the best eat-in pizza places in Hertfordshire

North Herts Council is inviting refugees to come along to a coffee morning

North Herts Council is inviting refugees to come along to a coffee morning

Support Ukraine

Coffee morning organised for Ukrainian refugees to connect

We've put together a list of curious places to visit in Hertfordshire.

We've put together a list of curious places to visit in Hertfordshire.

7 curious places to visit in Hertfordshire

Carers in Hertfordshire has hosted a number of events for unpaid carers in the county

Carers in Hertfordshire has hosted a number of events for unpaid carers in the county

Herts charity host events for Carers Week 2022

An example of what some grass verges are likely to look like

An example of what some grass verges are likely to look like

North Herts Council

North Herts grass verge cutting to be reduced

Great Northern trains between King's Cross, Cambridge, Ely and Peterborough were disrupted

Great Northern trains between King's Cross, Cambridge, Ely and Peterborough were disrupted

Recap: Severe disruption on Great Northern and Thameslink trains to London

North Herts Council bin collection dates will change for the week after the May Bank Holiday.

North Herts Council bin collection dates will change for the week after the May Bank Holiday.

Local government

May Bank Holiday 2022: Revised North Herts Council bin collection dates

Bin collection dates in North Herts will be revised over the Easter holidays.

Bin collection dates in North Herts will be revised over the Easter holidays.

Easter 2022: Revised North Herts Council bin collection dates

Hitchin Holy Savior Guides helped for the Great British Spring Clean

Hitchin Holy Savior Guides helped for the Great British Spring Clean

Communities rally together against litter with Great British Spring Clean

House prices peaked in Welwyn Hatfield, East Herts, North Herts, Three Rivers and Hertsmere in January.

House prices peaked in Welwyn Hatfield, East Herts, North Herts, Three Rivers and Hertsmere in January.

Cost of living crisis

Are house prices going up in Hertfordshire?

Alex and Claire Martin and their son Robin in Cambridgeshire with Louise Brown (right), the world's first

Alex and Claire Martin and their son Robin in Cambridgeshire with Louise Brown (right), the world's first

World's first 'test-tube baby' unveils plaque to IVF pioneer

The Hexton Manor Estate is between Hitchin and Harlington.

The Hexton Manor Estate is between Hitchin and Harlington.

See inside this historic £15m Hertfordshire estate, including manor house and 'high bird' shoot

The Northern Belle will pass through Hitchin and Stevenage.

The Northern Belle will pass through Hitchin and Stevenage.

‘World’s most luxurious train’ to pass through Hitchin and Stevenage

Macaulay Brown was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault

Macaulay Brown was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Macaulay Brown touched woman in her sleep before carrying out rape

Horace Panter will be appearing at the next JazzUp gig in Hitchin.

Horace Panter will be appearing at the next JazzUp gig in Hitchin.

Extra 'Special' JazzUp gig in Hitchin with Horace Panter’s Soul Grooves

The Arcade is a popular Hitchin shopping hub.

The Arcade is a popular Hitchin shopping hub.

Best place to live in Hertfordshire revealed in new poll

Participants enjoyed a previous 'fun with food' wellbeing session in Royston

Participants enjoyed a previous 'fun with food' wellbeing session in Royston

Wellbeing mornings to boost mental and physical health for adults and children

How Citizens Advice can support you through the cost of living crisis

Calculator and notepad

Calculator and notepad

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice: Getting your budget back on track

Cllr Juan Cowells (Conservative) and Cllr Sam Collins (Lib Dem)

Cllr Juan Cowells (Conservative) and Cllr Sam Collins (Lib Dem)

North Herts Council

Two North Herts councillors sent council tax summons

David and Zosia filming in Royston with Location, Location, Location presenter Phil Spencer.

David and Zosia filming in Royston with Location, Location, Location presenter Phil Spencer.

Baldock, Hitchin and Royston on Location, Location, Location

Callum Stead bagged the only goal in a 1-0 win for Hitchin Town at Royston.

Callum Stead bagged the only goal in a 1-0 win for Hitchin Town at Royston.

Hitchin Town FC

Ready Stead-y go for Hitchin as Callum's goal guides Canaries to vital win over Royston

Bin collection dates in North Herts will be revised due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Bin collection dates in North Herts will be revised due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Revised North Herts Council bin collection dates for Christmas and January

Cllr Paul Clark, deputy leader of North Hertfordshire Council, executive member for planning and leader of the Liberal Democrat group has sadly passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 65

Cllr Paul Clark, deputy leader of North Hertfordshire Council, executive member for planning and leader of the Liberal Democrat group has sadly passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 65

North Herts Council

Council pays tribute to 'diligent and dedicated councillor' Paul Clark

North Herts Council's deputy leader Paul Clark has sadly passed away

North Herts Council's deputy leader Paul Clark has sadly passed away

North Herts Council

North Herts deputy council leader Paul Clark passes away from COVID-19

On December 11 North Herts Pride will hold its Christmas party

On December 11 North Herts Pride will hold its Christmas party

North Herts Pride to hold Christmas party for LGBTQ+ community

Only fill the kettle with the water you need

Only fill the kettle with the water you need

Citizens Advice: What to do if you're worried about the cost of energy

Supporters of March with Midwives hold signs at the rally in Market Place, Hitchin

Supporters of March with Midwives hold signs at the rally in Market Place, Hitchin

Lister Hospital

'Midwives are breaking': Vigil calls for urgent action to support Lister maternity services

Vigils will be held across the country this Sunday (November 21) for March with Midwives in support of those in the profession - including one for those based at Lister in Market Place, Hitchin

Vigils will be held across the country this Sunday (November 21) for March with Midwives in support of those in the profession - including one for those based at Lister in Market Place, Hitchin

Lister Hospital

Peaceful vigil to be held in support of Lister midwives

Peter Brooker - who is originally from Hitchin and now lives in Meldreth - is running Race 2 Remember in aid of Combat Stress, which provides support for veterans with mental illness

Peter Brooker - who is originally from Hitchin and now lives in Meldreth - is running Race 2 Remember in aid of Combat Stress, which provides support for veterans with mental illness

Army veteran overcomes mental health struggle to take on ultramarathon

Rebecca Hesleton drew the St Albans page for the colouring book.

Rebecca Hesleton drew the St Albans page for the colouring book.

Charity set to launch Hertfordshire colouring book

The Hertfordshire and England Ladies short-mat bowls teams.

The Hertfordshire and England Ladies short-mat bowls teams.

Hertfordshire warm up for next inter-county championship game with England clash

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Alex Burghart officially opened the Generation Hitchin event - designed to help 15-18-year-olds make the most of their future - at The Priory alongside Sir Oliver Heald MP and Bim Afolami MP

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Alex Burghart officially opened the Generation Hitchin event - designed to help 15-18-year-olds make the most of their future - at The Priory alongside Sir Oliver Heald MP and Bim Afolami MP

Careers event showcases abundance of work opportunities in North Herts

Jack Vasey scored the third and final goal for Welwyn Garden City in their win over Ashford Town.

Jack Vasey scored the third and final goal for Welwyn Garden City in their win over Ashford Town.

Home comforts for some after FA Trophy third qualifying round draw

Royston Library

Royston Library

Local government

Herts libraries service could be transferred to public service mutual

Lines between Hitchin and St Neots remain closed

Lines between Hitchin and St Neots remain closed

Person hit by train between Hitchin and St Neots

Charlie Horlock of Hitchin Town punches clear as Royston Town press at Top Field.

Charlie Horlock of Hitchin Town punches clear as Royston Town press at Top Field.

Royston Town listen to the boss to claim derby win over Hitchin Town

Youngsters aged between 14 and 17 are supported through the No More Youth service, and are placed into education or work opportunities, like at Chicken George

Youngsters aged between 14 and 17 are supported through the No More Youth service, and are placed into education or work opportunities, like at Chicken George

Chicken and council collab keeps kids from crime

Herts police and the NFU are tackling fly-tipping in North Herts with a new pilot scheme.

Herts police and the NFU are tackling fly-tipping in North Herts with a new pilot scheme.

New scheme launched in bid to tackle fly-tipping