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5 Hitchin pubs you must visit for a pint

5 Hitchin pubs you must visit for a pint
Looking for somewhere to drink and have a bite to each in Hitchin? Here's five of our favourite pubs in the town.

Councillor Michael Muir has said Baldock station 'cannot wait' for lift access

Baldock station 'cannot wait' for lift access

Firefighters Michael Miller and Jeff Wornham died in the Harrow Court tower block tragedy in 2005

Tribute to those lost 18 years on from tragic Harrow Court blaze

Howard will be raising money for the hospice that cared for his nan.

Six-year-old to walk ten miles for hospice where his nan volunteered

New homes could be coming to the Grange Estate as part of settle's plans.

Development plans revealed for new homes in Letchworth

County lines drug dealer Reggie Barton was jailed for three years.

3 Hertfordshire criminals convicted in January

Teachers all over the country go on strike starting today.

Recap: Hertfordshire Teachers’ strikes start today over pay disputes

A coroner has urged Bedfordshire Police to take action over safety concerns. Pictured: Bedfordshire Police headquarters

Coroner blasts 'lax security' after officer's suicide with Bedfordshire Police gun

Letchworth tot Isla Wilderspin is severely brain damaged due to extreme complications during birth.

Letchworth parents of brain damaged tot Isla appeal for help to make her home safe

Chairs were thrown during an alleged altercation between a group of teenagers.

Woman injured while protecting child in Stevenage McDonald's

Jokull Andresson has been brought in as cover for Taye Ashby-Hammond who has picked up an injury.

DONE DEAL: Stevenage bring in Jokull Andresson as cover for Taye Ashby-Hammond

Josh Reid has signed for Stevenage on loan from Coventry City. Picture: SIMON GALLOWAY/PA

DONE DEAL: Stevenage land Coventry City's Josh Reid on loan

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News

Catherine Bennett, Community Engagement Manager at CANH

Have your say on how you want to access Citizens Advice North Herts

The Cycle Agents and The Bike Agents have joined TCA group at their showroom in Hitchin. Pic: TCA group

Sports, prestige and classic cars meet bikes and motorbikes

NEU demonstration at Hertford County Hall.

In pictures: Workers take to picket lines across Hertfordshire

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Stevenage

Teenage girl 'touched inappropriately' in Stevenage

School teachers to go on strike tomorrow.

Which schools in Hertfordshire will be taking part in the teacher strikes?

Four people have been arrested following a drugs raid in Stevenage.

Stevenage police raid leads to four arrests as weapons and Class A drugs seized

One person sustained minor injuries in the two-vehicle crash in Stevenage.

Police close Stevenage roads due to crash

Rachel Reeves (centre) with Cllr Richard Henry (left) and Kevin Bonavia (right).

Exclusive Interview: Shadow chancellor praises Stevenage flat-building

Sarah Kingsley with Stevenage Leisure Ltd operations manager Ross Wick at the construction of the new soft play facility in Letchworth. Pic: North Herts Council

Work starts on soft play facility in Letchworth

Pamela from Oak Manor placing a lock on the remembrance fence.

Shefford home creates 'remembrance fence' to commemorate loved ones

Here's our list of Herts postcodes that have won over £1k on the People's Postcode Lottery in January.

Which Hertfordshire postcodes have won over £1k this month?

PC Dave Wardell with retired police dog Finn.

Stevenage: Dogs seized from handler PC Dave Wardell amid animal welfare investigation

Things to do

Sarah Kingsley with Stevenage Leisure Ltd operations manager Ross Wick at the construction of the new soft play facility in Letchworth. Pic: North Herts Council

Work starts on soft play facility in Letchworth

The Kid and I is performing at Hitchin's Club 85, where Jacob Powell's career began

'The Kid and I' returns to Hitchin for homecoming show

New pavilion planned for Pirton Recreation Ground

Asda has announced a major shake-up of operations which will put up to jobs at risk and see many staff face pay cuts

Asda puts almost 300 jobs at risk as more than 4,000 staff face pay cuts

We've put together a list of five Burns Night events taking place in Hertfordshire.

5 Burns Night events in Hertfordshire

A drive-thru, outdoor seating and electric vehicle charging are included in the plans.

Starbucks coming to Letchworth as planning permission granted

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Sport

Taye Ashby-Hammond will be out for a month with a cartilage tear. Picture: DAVID LOVEDAY/TGS PHOTO

Stevenage's Taye Ashby-Hammond out for a month with a cartilage tear
Taye Ashby-Hammond will need a minor operation to mend a cartilage tear meaning he will be out for up to a month according to manager Steve Evans.

Katie Harbon (second right) with North Herts Road Runners team-mates after winning the Bedford 10.

Superb results for Katie Harbon and North Herts Road Runners at Bedford 10

Fiona Clarke, Jim Brown and Matt Clarke of Fairlands Valley Spartans with their Bedford 10 medals.

Fairlands Valley Spartans round-up: Bedford 10 and parkruns

Stevenage seconds played away at Bishop's Stortford. Picture: KENNY MCLEISH

Stevenage Hockey Club round-up: Ladies thirds go clear at top

Armel Baufume scores a try for Hitchin against Ruislip. Picture: MARTIN WIGGINS

Rugby: Letchworth move closer to promotion as Hitchin and Stevenage Town also win

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Jokull Andresson has been brought in as cover for Taye Ashby-Hammond who has picked up an injury.

DONE DEAL: Stevenage bring in Jokull Andresson as cover for Taye Ashby-Hammond

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King's Court, Stevenage

Sponsored Why the time is right to move in to a serviced office at Kings Court, Stevenage

Sir Oliver Heald signs the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment.

North East Herts MP marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in Stevenage with a special event.

Holocaust Memorial Day: Stevenage plans special event

Planning permission has been granted to turn Chells Manor House in Stevenage back into a home.

Plans approved for 14th century Stevenage manor house

One of the properties being advertised in North Herts for £300,000.

What you can get for £300,000 in Stevenage and North Herts

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Mould in a property owned by Stevenage Borough Council.

Exclusive Mould epidemic in homes owned by Stevenage Borough Council

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The Bank of England

Brexit hit to UK economy coming through faster than expected – Bank of England

Traffic on a smart motorway

Up to one in 10 drivers ignore red X signs on motorways

Mason Greenwood

Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

Communist party supporters with red flags gather around the statue of Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov after a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin Wall

Putin commemorates Stalingrad battle on 80th anniversary of victory over Nazis

Iranian film director goes on hunger strike in prison

Nicola Bulley missing

Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

David Holden court case

Veteran soldier given suspended sentence for Troubles killing

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