Siobhan Doyle

Students are putting on an evening’s entertainment in aid of Mind in Mid Herts in Hatfield.

August saw Progress 8 results released – the first lot since the new 1 to 9 grading system was rolled out nationwide in the last academic year.

There were plenty of feel-good news stories in July as we featured emotional stories of testing challenges, with even a family of ducks getting in on the action.

Community groups are coming together to give a Christmas hamper to individuals and families living in Hitchin and the surrounding villages.

It’s fair to say it never really feels like Christmas in your hometown until the lights are switched on.

Children have been treated to a Hollywood-style red carpet entrance into the Royston Picture Palace for a screening of a short film – all about their talent.

There’ll be international delicacies, live music and above all beer on offer next weekend when the Letchworth Beer & World Food Festival returns for its second year.

There’ll be international delicacies, live music and above all beer on offer next weekend when the Letchworth Beer & World Food Festival returns for its second year.

Another acclaimed television drama series is to help put Hitchin on the map by shooting in the town – but how well do you know Hertfordshire’s film and TV locations? Take our quiz to find out.

Best-selling author and illustrator Cressida Cowell took time out of her hectic schedule to speak to Siobhan Doyle about her upcoming book series, her inspirations, and what advice she would give to aspiring writers.