News in Hitchin

'We can't wait to welcome everyone to the new Molly Malone's pub!'

So says new landlady Clare Waller who, along with her staff, have been busy gearing up to welcome punters through the doors later today, Monday.

Shoppers keen to splash the cash as lockdown eases have been queuing for up to an hour at Debenhams, today, Monday.

As government restrictions on non-essential shops are lifted, punters from all over north Herts including Hitchin have been looking to pick up a bargain at the site in Stevenage.

'It's good to be back' is the emphatic message from Hitchin gym-lovers.

Three lockdowns in 13 months have taken away many things we once took for granted - but with the next step in the easing of restrictions taking place, Archers Gym once again threw open it doors to welcome members back on Monday morning.

The number of sheep worrying incidents reported across our county including Hitchin have increased in recent weeks.

Hertfordshire Constabulary's Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) is once again calling on dog owners to ensure their pets are kept under control at all times while out walking.

Going to the gym, a yoga class, breakfast outside your favourite cafe, a haircut, a shopping trip, catching up with friends in a beer garden - these are all the things you're allowed to do once again from this morning, Monday!

Three lockdowns in 13 months have taken away simple pleasures we once took for granted - but things are changing.

Coronavirus restrictions are easing on Monday (April 12) as part of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown.

The biggest changes are non-essential shops, hairdressers, gyms and swimming pools are allowed to open and pubs, cafés and restaurants can serve customers seated outside.

'We're on the final stretch before opening again', so says a renowned Hitchin barber.

It's not just pubs and restaurants who are gearing up to reopen when lockdown restrictions ease on Monday - hair salons are too.

The Hitchin man who recently discovered he was heir to his long-lost father's £200m fortune picked the winner of the Grand National on Saturday!

It's been an eventful few weeks for our town's Simon Edwards to say the least.

Three interminable lockdowns over 13 months have been tough for everyone for so many reasons on so many levels.

All of us have suffered by not being able to see family and friends during the Covid crisis, with some of us even losing loved ones.

A popular pub and restuarant near Hitchin has sent a message looking forward to reopening next week.

The Cricketers Weston is gearing up to welcome punters back to their highly-acclaimed site on Damask Green Road.