Hitchin news

LIVE: Lines blocked between Hitchin and Peterborough

LIVE: Lines blocked between Hitchin and Peterborough

Find out who has been in the dock.

Find out who has been in the dock.

Latest court results for Stevenage and North Herts

The Three Moorhens in Hitchin.

The Three Moorhens in Hitchin.

Owners of Hitchin pub looking for new operator

LIVE: A-level results day 2026 in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire

LIVE: A-level results day 2026 in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire

A-Level Results

RECAP: A-level results day 2026 in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire

Silvio and Tina Marabese ran Polcaro's since 2009, having taken over from Tina's parents.

Silvio and Tina Marabese ran Polcaro's since 2009, having taken over from Tina's parents.

'Incredibly proud' Hitchin fish and chip shop owners move on after 17 years

Hitchin MP Alistair Strathern has welcomed the news that Needham House Hotel in Little Wymondley is no longer being used to house asylum seekers.

Hitchin MP Alistair Strathern has welcomed the news that Needham House Hotel in Little Wymondley is no longer being used to house asylum seekers.

National government

Hitchin MP says hotel no longer housing asylum seekers is 'a win for all'

Asylum seekers have been permanently moved out of Needham House Hotel in Little Wymondley, the Government has announced.

Asylum seekers have been permanently moved out of Needham House Hotel in Little Wymondley, the Government has announced.

National government

North Herts hotel no longer used to house asylum seekers 'for good'

A 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

A 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

Arrests made after men suffer serious head injuries in Hitchin assault

Cricket of Hope has raised a significant amount of money for charity.

Cricket of Hope has raised a significant amount of money for charity.

Celebrity cricket match raises £20k for Stevenage and Hitchin charity

The cat was injured in the Ninesprings Way area of Hitchin

The cat was injured in the Ninesprings Way area of Hitchin

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Cat shot in head with air rifle in Hitchin

Find out who was in court last week.

Find out who was in court last week.

Latest court results for Stevenage and North Herts

Mati is opening at 103 Bancroft.

Mati is opening at 103 Bancroft.

A taste of the Mediterranean coming to Hitchin with new Greek café

Police were called to an address in Maylin Close, Hitchin

Police were called to an address in Maylin Close, Hitchin

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Man suffers 'several injuries' after attack at address in Hitchin

The incident took place on Tuesday, July 21, in Bedford Road.

The incident took place on Tuesday, July 21, in Bedford Road.

Woman arrested on suspicion of firearms offence after Hitchin altercation

Lookback - Neighbourhood Bakes operated from a unit in Bucklersbury

Lookback - Neighbourhood Bakes operated from a unit in Bucklersbury

On This Day: Bakery and coffee shop closes for good in Hitchin

Becky Hill performed at Hitchin Priory.

Becky Hill performed at Hitchin Priory.

'Chaotic' Becky Hill concert in Hitchin left people 'fainting' and leaving early

Maddie the cairn terrier had strayed close to the train tracks near Hitchin.

Maddie the cairn terrier had strayed close to the train tracks near Hitchin.

Pet dog Maddie rescued from railway embankment near Hitchin

Local government

Work to tackle flooding under Hitchin railway bridge confirmed

Full star-studded lineup for Rudimental at Hitchin Priory announced

Parking has been free at Arlesey Station's Henlow-side car park since 2024.

Parking has been free at Arlesey Station's Henlow-side car park since 2024.

Controversial plans to scrap free weekend parking in Arlesey withdrawn

Rishi and Sanjay Chandarana open Peckers in 2023 in the same building their grandfather ran an off-licence from.

Rishi and Sanjay Chandarana open Peckers in 2023 in the same building their grandfather ran an off-licence from.

Popular chicken shop nominated for Just Eat Awards 2026

Lookback - Nathan shows off his barbering skills

Lookback - Nathan shows off his barbering skills

On This Day: Barbering student from Hitchin wins prestigious national competition

The population of Stevenage has seen a rise of 0.93 per cent.

The population of Stevenage has seen a rise of 0.93 per cent.

New figures show Stevenage and North Herts population increase amid national slump

Luke Vincent, 24, started his business in November last year.

Luke Vincent, 24, started his business in November last year.

Viral Letchworth tech whizz digital builds support business

Lookback - Plastic Free Hitchin secured 'Plastic Free Communities' status

Lookback - Plastic Free Hitchin secured 'Plastic Free Communities' status

On This Day: Hitchin awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ status

The Angels in Hitchin will serve final orders on August 16.

The Angels in Hitchin will serve final orders on August 16.

Hitchin pub to close for six weeks for ‘exciting new chapter’ makeover

An electric vehicle, like the one pictured, was stolen from a lock-up on Bedford Road

An electric vehicle, like the one pictured, was stolen from a lock-up on Bedford Road

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Electric vehicle and charging equipment stolen from lock-up in Hitchin

The advert was filmed in Hitchin town centre back in May

The advert was filmed in Hitchin town centre back in May

Watch the new Škoda car advert filmed in Hitchin town centre

Simon Lupton and his son will be working from Truro to Knebworth to raise money for the Mercury Phoenix Trust.

Simon Lupton and his son will be working from Truro to Knebworth to raise money for the Mercury Phoenix Trust.

Fundraiser's 289-mile walk to Knebworth for Freddie Mercury charity

Here's what the front of the Tesco Express store could look like.

Here's what the front of the Tesco Express store could look like.

Hitchin town centre Tesco Express store a step closer as plans approved

The new pavillion aims to provide the community with a modern, inclusive and sustainable facility.

The new pavillion aims to provide the community with a modern, inclusive and sustainable facility.

Planning and development

New-look £1.4m Pirton Sports and Social Club pavilion to boost grassroots sport

Hitchin Beach returns with exciting Cromer collaboration

Hitchin Beach returns with exciting Cromer collaboration

Town square summer event twinned with Norfolk seaside town

Gareth Hopkins with his grandmother, Tricia Petts.

Gareth Hopkins with his grandmother, Tricia Petts.

Paramedic who suffered cardiac arrest during London Marathon is 'stable'

Plans for a new Japes restaurant in Hitchin have been granted conditional permission.

Plans for a new Japes restaurant in Hitchin have been granted conditional permission.

'London-style pizza' coming to Hitchin after restaurant plans approved

A section of the A1(M) will be closed this week for roadworks.

A section of the A1(M) will be closed this week for roadworks.

Section of A1(M) to close tonight for roadworks

Izzach Haynes is now set to be sentenced on September 7.

Izzach Haynes is now set to be sentenced on September 7.

Sentencing delayed for Hitchin man guilty of making indecent images

Parking has been free at Arlesey Station's Henlow-side car park since 2024.

Parking has been free at Arlesey Station's Henlow-side car park since 2024.

MP 'deeply disappointed' with plans to scrap free parking at Arlesey station

Time to have your say on Churchgate Shopping Centre regeneration

Time to have your say on Churchgate Shopping Centre regeneration

Local government

Major Hitchin regeneration project edges closer with council approval

Executive chef Joe Walker (left) and operations director Adam Msetfi were delighted to see The Cock named in the Michelin Guide.

Executive chef Joe Walker (left) and operations director Adam Msetfi were delighted to see The Cock named in the Michelin Guide.

Hitchin gastropub earns place in Michelin Guide just a year after opening

Izzach Haynes is set to appear at St Albans Crown Court tomorrow.

Izzach Haynes is set to appear at St Albans Crown Court tomorrow.

Hitchin man to be sentenced for making more than 75 indecent images of children

Hitchin Lavender is blooming early this year.

Hitchin Lavender is blooming early this year.

Sea of purple blooms at Hitchin Lavender with 30% off for limited time

Benji was struggling to breathe after getting a snail stuck in his airway.

Benji was struggling to breathe after getting a snail stuck in his airway.

Hitchin vets save much-loved cat after snail gets stuck in its airway

Officers believed these individuals were in the area at the time and may have information to assist the investigation.

Officers believed these individuals were in the area at the time and may have information to assist the investigation.

Police release CCTV images after TV stolen from Hitchin hotel

Brimstone butterfly at Astonbury Wood Nature Reserve.

Brimstone butterfly at Astonbury Wood Nature Reserve.

Why are so many butterflies near Stevenage and Hitchin right now?

The 56 bus will connect Stevenage, Lister Hospital, Jackmans Estate, Letchworth and Hitchin.

The 56 bus will connect Stevenage, Lister Hospital, Jackmans Estate, Letchworth and Hitchin.

New bus service connecting Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth to launch next month

Boost - Pupils and staff at St Ippolyts CE Aided Primary School celebrating the donation

Boost - Pupils and staff at St Ippolyts CE Aided Primary School celebrating the donation

Hitchin school receives funding boost to support its annual summer fair

The Symonds Green Health Centre in Stevenage

The Symonds Green Health Centre in Stevenage

Best GP surgeries in Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth revealed in survey

Hitchin and Letchworth were among more than 400 towns to bid for the award.

Hitchin and Letchworth were among more than 400 towns to bid for the award.

Hitchin and Letchworth miss out on UK Town of Culture 2028 shortlist

Mary is a trained voluntary drug educator for Hope UK.

Mary is a trained voluntary drug educator for Hope UK.

Drug education charity launches fundraiser due to financial woes

The knitted banners have been described as like 'Giant Tom Baker Dr Who scarves'.

The knitted banners have been described as like 'Giant Tom Baker Dr Who scarves'.

Knitted banners turn church into colourful canvas to support charity

Dr Nicola Fox is NASA's head of science.

Dr Nicola Fox is NASA's head of science.

NASA scientist raised in Hitchin returning home for special event

Ella Eyre is coming to Hitchin Live on Friday, August 28.

Ella Eyre is coming to Hitchin Live on Friday, August 28.

Chart-topping Ella Eyre 'excited' to perform at Hitchin Live

Hitchin Lavender has been described as a

Hitchin Lavender has been described as a

The Lavender Fields

Discover the 'amazing' Herts lavender fields that are a 'must-see' in July

Hitchin has entered a competition in a bid to win UK Town of Culture

Hitchin has entered a competition in a bid to win UK Town of Culture

Postcard poem submitted in Hitchin's UK Town of Culture 2028 bid