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So, we'd just like to say a big thank you to all our loyal readers!

And as a special treat - here's five our of favourite stories over the last week or two.

5) Rewind: The story of a cannonball from the English Civil War found in Hitchin

Our Rewind series is proving popular - here's one that will interest Hitchin historians

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4) Brilliant creative Sarah Graham set to appear as guest judge on Britain's Best Young Artist on CBBC

Can we just say Sarah Graham is brilliant. She's also set to appear on TV as a judge helping to boost young creative talents

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3) So: What do you think about the pedestrianisation of Hitchin town centre

We channelled our inner Alan Partridge to bring you the latest on developments to our town centre. It went down a storm on our Twitter account and was so popular it even featured on cult Facebook page Angry People In Local Journalism. All together: Ah-ha

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2) Rewind: Knickerbocker Glory - When Wimpy ruled the roost in Hitchin

Who remembers Wimpy in Hitchin? We do. Unashamed nostalgia. It's the future...

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1) Up Close: Amanda Reed lollipop lady – our town's true unsung Hitchin hero

Can we just say here and now we're huge fans of lollipop lady Mandy - Hitchin's unsung hero

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