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Hitchin Papa John's survives axe as pizza giant culls 43 stores across UK

By Layth Yousif

26th Mar 2024 | Local News

Hitchin Papa John's survives axe as pizza giant culls 43 stores across UK. PICTURED: Papa John's store on Nightingale Road, Hitchin.

Despite the national pizza chain announcing the closure of 43 'underperforming' restaurants across the country, the Hitchin branch on Nightingale Road survives.

Planning application submitted for five large homes on Green Belt land between Hitchin and Stevenage

By Layth Yousif

25th Mar 2024 | Local News

How the completed project will look according to an artist's impression. CREDIT: Cameron Bosque Brooks Architects/Stevenage Borough Council)

The scheme would see five large detached properties built, each offering at least four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Seven cowards attack terrified teenage boy in Stevenage town centre - police call for witnesses

By Layth Yousif

25th Mar 2024 | Local News

Seven cowards attack terrified teenage boy in Stevenage town centre - police call for witnesses. CREDIT: LDRS

The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was reportedly struck in the face multiple times by a group of around seven .

Sainsbury's Local supermarket coming to Hitchin: Find out more

By Layth Yousif

25th Mar 2024 | Local News

Sainsbury's is coming to the Anchor Inn. PICTURE CREDIT: The Anchor Inn Facebook page

As Hitchin Nub News has been reporting a planning application to build a Sainsbury's supermarket next to a pub near Hitchin railway station have been agreed.

Bus driver at Hitchin operator sleeps out to help heroes

By [email protected]

25th Mar 2024 | Local News

A bus driver at a Hitchin bus operator has slept under the stars for a night in a bid to raise much needed funds to help military veterans.

Hitchin jobs: Have you visited our new jobs section

By Layth Yousif

25th Mar 2024 | Local News

Are you looking for a job? Or is your business hiring? Then head to our new-look jobs section (image by Nub News)

Nub News has launched a brand new jobs section - perfect for jobseekers and businesses looking to recruit.

Violent Herts Police officer William Owen avoids jail despite punching victim in face four times

By Will Durant - Local Democracy Reporter

23rd Mar 2024 | Local News

Violent Herts Police officer William Owen avoids jail despite punching victim in face four times

Herts Police officer William Owen was on duty when he swung a drunk reveller into a wall and asked him “Who’s the f*****g big man now, eh?”.

Bim Afolami MP's Nub News column: Reflections on the Budget as Treasury Minister and how it affects Hitchin constituents

By Layth Yousif

23rd Mar 2024 | Local News

Hitchin MP Bim Afolami reflects on this month's budget in his latest Nub News column. PICTURE: From the left Laura Trott MP, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Nigel Huddleston MP, Bim Afolami MP. CREDIT: Simon Walker / No 10 Downing Street.

Read Hitchin MP Bim Afolami's latest Nub News column as the Conservative Treasury Minister reflects on this month's budget.

International drug dealer who led Luton organised crime group faces jail after drugs and firearms conviction

By Layth Yousif

22nd Mar 2024 | Local News

Kilo sized blocks of Class A drugs seized by police that led to Mohammed Waqas Khan, 35, being convicted. CREDIT: Eastern Region Special Operations Unit

A high-ranking drug dealer who based himself abroad believing he would be beyond the reach of police has been convicted of running a drugs gang.

Bereket Selomun killing: Jelani Omar jailed for 22 years for murder with two others sentenced for manslaughter

By Layth Yousif

22nd Mar 2024 | Local News

Murderer: Jelani Omar jailed for 22 years for murdering tragic Bereket Selomun

Jelani Omar, aged 25, of Plash Drive, Stevenage, was sentenced to 22 years imprisonment having previously been found guilty of murder following a trial in March.

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