Hitchin Nub News: Ten of the best stories over the last week

Since launching in July 2020 Hitchin Nub News has gone from strength to strength.

We have risen from 36th place in the Google rankings to third spot - thanks to our loyal readers who are enjoying everything that we have to offer.

From being first with Hitchin news, views and sport, we also offer an ever-growing What's On section, as well as business, Motors, Jobs and Property sections for our tens of thousands of local readers.

That's not all, each and every Friday nearly 5,000 people from our town and surrounding areas receive our free Friday newsletter delivered straight to their inbox, as we share our favourite stories of the week and a lot more besides.

Inspired by this we've also decided to introduce Ten of the Best where we'll share our favourite stories of the week on our website.

So, read on for our favourite/most important articles of the last seven days - just for you.

10) Nub News regional editor Layth is running the Edinburgh half marathon to raise funds for the Willow Foundation, the brilliant Herts-based charity (even if he hates running...)

Hitchin Nub News regional editor Layth: Not long now until I run the Edinburgh half marathon for the brilliant Willow Foundation

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9) Cawsburger - Up Close

Up Close: Meet the team at the brilliant Cawsburger as they gear up to open their restaurant in Hitchin town centre

We're big fans of the incredible range of independent restaurants and eateries in our town. Cawsburger have been rocking online deliveries out of Groundworks in Churchyard, but now they've got their own place. We can't wait until they open very soon - why not meet the powerhouses behind such great burgers in our latest Up Close feature

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8) Get set for Hitchin's outdoor pool to re-open

Hitchin outdoor pool: Not long now until it opens - see our gallery of winter work as site gears up for swimmers once again

We're big fans of our town's outdoor pool - learn more about the site on Fishponds Road, which includes our very own gallery of how their winter work unfolded

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7) ...even if our town's outdoor pool could face summer closures...

Brexit, supply chain issues and Covid-related disruptions: How Hitchin outdoor pool could face summer closures due to chlorine shortages

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6) The weekend saw the return of the superb Walsworth Festival after Covid forced a break - who recalls previous events? We do...

Hitchin Rewind: Get set for the brilliant family friendly Walsworth Festival - take a look at our photo gallery of previous events

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5) ...and what a great success it was too...

Hitchin: Families flock to Walsworth Festival as brilliant community event proves to be huge success - see our gallery

Well done to all concerned for organising such a brilliant festival - see if you can spot yourself in our gallery

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4) We have a raft of in-depth features on good people doing good things in our area. Here's a local success story

Up Close: Lyndhurst Financial Management's Joe Pritchard - A Story of Success

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3) Hitchin Street Food Monthly

Hitchin Street Food Monthly hailed as huge success as punters flock to Riverside for quality food and drink

Can we just say we love Hitchin Street Food Monthly - it was great to see so many familiar faces when Nub News popped by the Riverside the other day

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2) The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is coming....

Hitchin: How will you be decorating your shop, office, business or home for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee - send us your pictures

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1) What's On in Hitchin this weekend

What's On in Hitchin this weekend

Welcome to your weekly essential What's On guide in Hitchin for the weekend of Friday, May 27 through to Sunday, May 29.

Every Thursday we round up the best things to do in Hitchin over the coming days - with plenty of events in our town this coming weekend!

Our weekly Thursday series is growing all the time as we highlight our pick of the best events taking place in our town.