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Circus returns to Biggleswade for popular annual performance
There will be family fun aplenty in Biggleswade this weekend, with John Lawson’s Circus rolling into town.
Potton a cappella group look ahead to USA competition
The musical director of a Potton-based all-female a cappella group has said representing the UK at an international championship will be an enormous honour and privilege, as they prepare to jet off to the United States.
Funeral to remember Stevenage New Town pioneer
The funeral of one of the first pioneers of Stevenage New Town will be held tomorrow.
CCTV appeal after dog attack in Letchworth
CCTV images of a woman have today been released by police in connection with an incident in Letchworth, where a man in his 60s was been bitten by a dog and verbally abused by its owner.
Hitchin pub starting new weekly open-mic night
Calling all musicians! A Hitchin pub is starting a new weekly open-mic night.
Children’s support charity appeals for Sandy volunteers
A children’s charity has put out a desperate appeal for volunteers to donate their time to its Sandy centre.
Former Hitchin police officer sets up own security firm
A former police officer from Hitchin is going it alone with his own company that aims to help small businesses and homeowners beef up security.
Not-for-profit Hitchin youth IT training centre opens
A not-for-profit training centre specialising in IT qualification for youngsters aged 16 to 18 has opened in Hitchin.
Hitchin’s Dyspraxia Foundation marking 30th anniversary with special appeal
The Dyspraxia Foundation, which is based in Hitchin, is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary next month.
Hitchin’s Lee Simmons creates massive sculpture in London’s West End
An artist from Hitchin is behind a massive stainless steel sculpture that has been installed in London’s West End this month.
Holwell motor enthusiast’s 2,000-mile drive for Epilepsy Research UK
A motor enthusiast from Holwell is to take part in a 48-hour, 2,000-mile endurance race around Britain to help raise funds for epilepsy research.
Headteacher’s six-week trek across Morocco’s Atlas mountain range
Lynda Corry was six hours into her trek across the spine of the Atlas mountains in Morocco when she was left to fend for herself.
How Hertfordshire community groups can get their hands on cash from speeding fines
Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has launched the third round of an initiative to give cash from driving offences to worthy causes.
Hitchin Sue Ryder charity marks 20 years of fundraising success
A charity shop in Hitchin marks its 20th birthday today – having raised enough over two decades to cover 42 nurse salaries, its manager estimates.
Driver in hospital after lorry timber smashes van windscreen
A van driver was taken to hospital this morning after being involved in a collision with a lorry in Baldock.
Letchworth, Baldock and Hitchin music shops feature in new book by record-breaking vinyl lover
A vinyl lover hopes to break records with his newest book, which features music shops in Letchworth, Baldock, and Hitchin.
Rise in number of knife criminals in Bedfordshire who reoffend, figures show
The number of criminals in Bedfordshire prosecuted for knife crime, after previously being caught carrying a blade, has increased by more than half over the last three years.
Appeal to trace wanted man with links to Stevenage
A man is wanted by police for failing to appear at Stevenage Magistrates’ Court, and officers have appealed for the public’s help to find him.
Biggleswade hair salon wins prestigious industry award
A hair salon in Biggleswade has been named one of the country’s top hairdressing teams after winning at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2018.
Hitchin’s Christchurch marks 50 years since foundation stone was laid
This was the scene as members of a Hitchin church gathered to mark 50 years since the unveiling of their building’s foundation stone.
