FIRST GLIMPSE: Hitchin Nub News are huge backers of local business in our town.

We feature a regular series named First Glimpse that specifically highlights exciting new businesses opening in Hitchin and North Herts.

Hitchin Nub News champions brilliant businesses new and old and want to see OUR community thrive as the pandemic recedes.

Our stories are seen by our many, many thousands of readers on our website and our Facebook page Hitchin Nub News.

On top of that we have nearly 5,000 newsletter subscribers specifically in North Herts that read our selected stories every Friday - which include news businesses.

So, if you are starting a new business in Hitchin or North Herts, please do get in touch as we'd love to highlight your work!

In the meantime read on for the brilliant new Red 1 Skates in the heart of Hitchin!

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Save the date!

This weekend is the grand opening of an exciting new addition to Hitchin's excellent range of independent stores.

Red 1 Skates will be opening the doors to their site at 1, Arcade Walk, this Saturday (May 14).

Organisers tell Nub News: "Come along and join us for our grand opening at Red 1 Skates - Hertfordshire's Newest Skate Store.

"We stock all the latest brands of skate decks, trucks, wheels, clothing and footwear."

See Nub News soon for our in-depth Up Close feature on Hitchin's newest store.

Find Red 1 Skates on Instagram and Facebook @red1skates