News in Hitchin

A Hitchin school is celebrating after once again being awarded 'outstanding' by Ofsted.

Hitchin Nub News can exclusively report that Hitchin Boys' School on Grammar School Walk has been awarded the top level of grading by government inspectors this week following their visit in September.

Pupils at Preston Primary (VC) School are looking forward to getting their wellies on again as they continue to plant and nurture seasonal gardens.

The green-fingered youngsters are getting back to basics as part of a wide-ranging whole school community project to develop outdoor learning spaces including a wildlife pond, seasonal gardens, and a new path leading to a dedicated outdoor classroom.

A sustainability conference held ahead of Cop26 has been hailed as a success.

Lyndhurst Financial Management hosted the event called Financial Wellbeing and Sustainable Strategies for a Changing World, prior to the world's leaders meeting in Glasgow to discuss the climate crisis.

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DC Francois Olwage has been remanded in custody following a bail hearing at Winchester Crown Court today (Monday, November 1).

DC Olwage was previously charged following an allegation that he engaged with an online profile he believed to be a 13 year old girl before arranging to meet her.

Police have carried out warrants at several addresses across London as part of an investigation into a County Lines drug network operating in Stevenage.

Officers from the Operation Mantis team, who were supported by officers from Operation Scorpion and Safer Neighbourhood Teams, entered the addresses on Wednesday, October 27.

A lack of staff could see Herts County Council restricting flood advice to planners it haas been revealed.

The county council has warned local planning authorities it may not respond to consultations in relation to the flood risk posed to – or by – proposed dwellings in Hitchin and elsewhere.

HITCHIN: Accolades have been pouring in for a brilliant stalwart of our community.

If you've ever been to the library in our town, the chances are you would have come across the brilliant Bekah Nicolas.[.B]

Wanted: An American living in Hitchin!

The reason? A local actor requires someone from the United States of America to help with their stage accent ahead of future TV and film castings.

Over 50 and still love playing sport, particularly badminton?

You're invited to play badminton today, [Monday, November 1] at an open afternoon.