A 23-year-old Hitchin man who falsely imprisoned his ex-girlfriend in Baldock was jailed for six years on Monday.

A Hitchin brass band is set to make a return to top level competition this weekend after more than 30 years away.

Students from schools across Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock came together for St Christopher School's 25th annual recycled fashion show on Saturday.

A company which has its headquarters in Letchworth and another firm in Stevenage have been rated among the best in the country to work for.

Stevenage Borough Council has teamed up with the Women in Business Network and the Federation of Small Businesses to mark International Women's Day on Friday.

A picture-perfect market town with a population of around 33,000, Hitchin is one of the most sought-after towns in Hertfordshire.

A Hitchin man has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison after being found in possession of half a kilo of cocaine worth £30,000.

A report carried out by the further education commissioner has found that North Hertfordshire College has "suffered a financial crisis", after being in early intervention between 2015 and 2018, triggered by its weak financial health.

Students at Fearnhill School in Letchworth have brought home a winning trophy after a public speaking competiton in Hitchin.

The author of a book on a infamous unsolved Hitchin murder is appearing on the UK's most successful history podcast today - exactly 100 years after the crime took place.

Pro-Europe campaigners are calling on Harpenden and Hitchin MP Bim Afolami to honour his pledge not to support a 'no deal' Brexit.

A lane closure is in place on the A602 between Hitchin and Stevenage following a collision between a car and a lorry.

Hitchin and Harpenden MP Bim Afolami won the Patchwork Foundation's Newcomer Conservative MP of the Year award at a ceremony held at Speaker's House yesterday.

A Hitchin performing arts school will host a 'spare chair' Christmas lunch tomorrow afternoon for the elderly.

An elderly man who was involved in a collision with a car in Hitchin last week has died.

Hitchin has raised £35,000 for the Royal British Legion during the 2018 Poppy Appeal - the highest amount for five years.

Four people were rearrested this morning on suspicion of conspiracy to murder in connection with the disappearance of Gosmore man William 'Bill' Taylor.

Hitchin businesses will host an evening of fun and fashion at the town hall on Friday in aid of Colourful Classrooms, a programme which helps children with mental health problems to develop empathy and compassion.

North Herts residents who opted-in to the council's garden waste collection services will be offered a three-month extension period in light of issues which have affected many since the start of the contract with Urbaser in May.

The decision has been taken by North Herts District Council to continue with their proposals for the Hitchin Churchgate regeneration.

The Secret Garden in Hitchin launched its Nuture Week on Monday with the aim of creating a community hub that helps parents suffering with anxiety and depression.

Hitchin Wine and Food Festival will return for its 10th year next Saturday with an array of international street foods, desserts, fines wines and gins.

A new book featuring the work of a former president of the Hitchin Historical Society has officially been launched.

A car ended up on its roof today after colliding with the railway bridge on Wymondley Road in Hitchin.

A former Sandy maths teacher and Stevenage deputy head has been banned from teaching after posting a racist rant on social media.