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Seventh loss for Hitchin Town but missed chances hint at better times to come
Lucky seven it isn't but Hitchin Town should have really beaten Bishop's Stortford. They went down 2-1 in the Southern League Premier Division Central, their seventh loss in seven games, never recovering from conceding two goals in the opening
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RECAP: Hitchin Town 1 Bishop's Stortford 2 - Southern League result
9:49pm Click HERE for the match report. Reaction to come on Comet Sport later. For now though, gan canny.
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Garden joy in miniature!
Daffodils blowing in the breeze are a much-loved and welcome sign that spring is finally on the way, and what could be better than adding fabulous colour to your garden or outside space than with these Miniature Daffodils. The collection
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Police appeal after car stolen in Letchworth and burnt out
A car that was stolen from outside a home in Letchworth has been found burnt out near Codicote. Police are appealing for information after a red Citroen C4 Grand Picasso was stolen from outside a property in Ridge Avenue at around 8pm on Saturday
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Plans approved for new housing development on Green Belt land
Outline planning permission for a new housing development on Green Belt land in Todds Green, near Stevenage, has been granted. The proposed development on Old Chantry Lane will see five large detached houses built, each with at least four bedrooms
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Opinions sought on improving Letchworth Grange Rec as part of 900 homes plan
Opinions are being sought on the Grange Recreation Ground in Letchworth, and what can be done to improve it, as part of plans for a 900-home development. Landowner Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation wants to build 900 homes, a local centre
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Hitchin town centre road to close this month for drainage works
A road in Hitchin town centre is set to close later this month to allow drainage investigation works to take place. Bridge Street will be closed between 9pm and 5am from Monday, September 23 to Saturday, September 28, with Hertfordshire County
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Location of Hitchin's new GAIL's bakery revealed as planning application submitted
The location of GAIL's bakery in Hitchin has now been revealed after a planning application was submitted to make changes to the unit. A posting on the popular bakery chain's website confirmed that the company are looking for staff to help open
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North Herts bin collections set to become three-weekly under new contract
Bin collections in North Hertfordshire are set to reduce from fortnightly to three-weekly under a new contract. Following a procurement process, North Herts and East Herts councils have awarded their next joint waste, recycling and street cleansing
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Athletics round-up: Club champions crowned at Stevenage & North Herts Athletics Club
Stevenage & North Herts Athletics Club held their annual club championship in conjunction with Ware Combined AC at Ridlins Stadium - with the depth of talent in the club shown off to its fullest. More than 100 athletes from the two clubs, each
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Letchworth and Hitchin off to a winning start as rugby union season begins
The opening day of the new rugby union season brought successes for Hitchin and Letchworth. The Legends had a 38-21 win at home to Shelford in Regional One South East. And after conceding an early penalty, they scored the first try of the season
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Plans approved again for controversial Stevenage housing development
Planning permission for a controversial development of 57 homes in Stevenage has been granted for a second time. Developer Keepmoat Homes intends to buy land off Shephall View from Stevenage Borough Council and demolish former cadets, day nursery
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Fundraising in Hitchin cancer survivor's name pays for new research
Fundraising in support of a Hitchin schoolgirl who underwent treatment for cancer has helped fund two new research projects into the disease. In September 2019, when aged six, Hattie Brattan was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the
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Planning permission granted to turn vacant village pub into home
Planning permission has been granted for a vacant village pub to be turned into a four-bedroom home. The Bull at Gosmore, near Hitchin, shut down in June 2023, after the landlords admitted they were "fighting a losing battle with staffing, energy
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Hitchin retirement development to hold Macmillan Coffee Morning
People in Hitchin can enjoy coffee, cake and company at Dovehouse Lodge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Macmillan Coffee Morning takes place at the retirement living development for the over-60s on Thursday, September 12 from 10.30am
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Read full Ofsted report for 'inspirational' Letchworth pre-school
The Ofsted report for a pre-school in Letchworth, where "leaders and staff create a captivating and fascinating environment that ignites children's curiosity and sense of discovery", has been published. Early Birds Pre-School has retained its rating
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Village fete promises French-themed cuisine and dog show
Sandon's annual fete will celebrate French connections with cooking and a dog show. The fete will be held on the village green and in the village hall from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, September 22. Proceeds will go towards updating facilities at