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Villagers furious with Harry Potter star's eco-village plans as decision expected

By SWNS

8th Jul 2024 | Local News

Rupert Grint has applied to build a terrace of two-bedroom homes, five 'luxury' detached houses and six apartments (image via SWNS)

Locals of Kimpton, are waiting for North Herts Council's planning committee to rule on the latest set of proposals on Grint's 'eco' housing.

Trading standards stop £430k being handed over to rogue traders in Herts last year

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

8th Jul 2024 | Local News

Over the 2023/24 period officers were called out to 51 incidents of ‘doorstep crime’ – where residents can be over-charged for unnecessary home maintenance.

North Herts Museum celebrating fifth anniversary

By James Smith

8th Jul 2024 | Local News

The North Herts Museum has welcomed over 125,000 visitors since opening (image via North Herts Council)

Owned and managed by North Herts Council, the visitor centre officially turned five on Saturday 5 July.

Local primary schools get new play area thanks to housebuilder

By Liam Pitts

8th Jul 2024 | Local News

Preston Primary's new play area thanks to Elivia Homes

Elivia Homes has its Sadler’s Court development on Back Lane next door to Preston Primary has donated play equipment.

New approach to rollout of 20mph zones across Herts

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

28th Jun 2024 | Local News

The 20mph zones are widely seen as a way to support road safety (image via Richmond Council)

Back in 2021/22, the county council earmarked £7m for the roll-out of a number schemes across Hertfordshire, including in Hitchin.

What's on in Hitchin this weekend: Euros, A Children's Concert and Krapp's Last Tape

By James Smith

27th Jun 2024 | Local News

Head to Molly Malones to watch the Euros this June! (image by SWNS)

Are you looking for something to do in Hitchin this weekend? Well here are our top three picks of events and things to do.

Herts firefighters to take on 180-mile cycling challenge raise funds for vital charity

By James Smith

26th Jun 2024 | Local News

The fundraising heroes will head to all 29 Herts fire stations (image via HCC)

Over the course of around 20 hours, riders are set to rack up 180 miles as they visit the 29 Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service stations.

County council joins campaign calling for 'fairer funding' for schools

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

26th Jun 2024 | Local News

According to the F40’s own website, it seeks fairness and equal opportunities in education for all children (image via pixabay)

Hertfordshire County Council has joined a national campaign calling for “fairer funding” in education. .

Councillors discuss latest plans to reduce number of young offenders

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

24th Jun 2024 | Local News

Local authorities across the country have a legal obligation to produce a Youth Justice Plan (Image by SWNS)

A draft of Hertfordshire County Council’s Youth Justice Plan was analysed at a meeting of the Children, Young People and Families committee.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after 61-year-old man dies after being stabbed

By James Smith

24th Jun 2024 | Local News

Police were called just after 11.50pm on Wednesday 19 June to reports of a serious assault in Walden End.

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