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Herts children waiting in excess of two years to see paediatrician

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

20th Nov 2024 3:37 pm | Local News

Once referred, children and young people should be seen by a paediatrician within 18 weeks (Image: Dreamstime)

At the end of September there were 988 children who had been waiting for 104 weeks or longer at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

How easy is it for kids in Hitchin to buy knives and alcohol?

By James Denselow

20th Nov 2024 8:00 am | Local News

Knife-related crime remains lower in Hertfordshire than in other parts of the country

Hertfordshire Constabulary have carried out an underage test purchase in the town as part of a national knife crime initiative called Sceptre.

Hitchin MP welcomes "£1 billion bus investment", with millions allocated to Hertfordshire

By James Denselow

19th Nov 2024 | Local News

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire councils will receive over £15m to improve bus services in their areas.

Hertfordshire: Increasing childhood obesity levels highlighted to councillors

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Nov 2024 | Local News

Children in Hertfordshire are measured and weighed in their first and last years of primary school as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).

Shocking data reveals that almost one in three children in Hertfordshire are overweight or living with obesity by the time they start secondary school.

Hitchin wedding company unveils their new arrival

By James Denselow

18th Nov 2024 | Local News

Hertfordshire couples looking to tie the knot can now take advantage of Lucky Penny Weddings new MK1 1966 Ford Cortina.

Hitchin police clamp down on drivers using phones

By James Denselow

18th Nov 2024 | Local News

Hitchin police are clamping down on drivers using phones

Using your mobile phone whilst driving in Hitchin may land you with points on your license and a hefty fine.

Hitchin Christmas lights switch on draws big crowds

By James Denselow

18th Nov 2024 | Local News

Hitchin’s tree lights went on bang on time

Thousands of people flocked to an afternoon of festive fun in Hitchin yesterday (Saturday 16th) .

Hitchin MP - “Thameslink must do right for their customers and reduce disruption”

By James Denselow

16th Nov 2024 | Local News

Hitchin MP, Alistair Strathern, has secured a meeting with the Transport Secretary to address the “unreliable” Thameslink service .

Hitchin charity Christmas grotto to open over the festive season

By James Denselow

15th Nov 2024 | Local News

Happy Days Children’s Charity, Tilehouse Counselling, British Schools Museum, GRIT and Garden House Hospice all set to run the town square grotto.

Get ready for Standalone Farm's festive Christmas market

By James Denselow

15th Nov 2024 | Local News

Standalone Farm's festive season is almost upon us

Standalone Farm's Christmas Market is set to run on Saturday, 30th November, Sunday, 1st December, Saturday, 7th December, and Sunday, 8th December (10am-4pm).

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