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What's On in Hitchin: Snowdrop Spreading in Paynes Park Peace Garden, Chamber Orchestra's Spring Collection and much more

By Layth Yousif

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Get set for the brilliant Hitchin Chamber Orchestra's Spring Collection this weekend - find out more. CREDIT: HCO

This week we are highlighting exciting events set to take place in our town this weekend Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17 and across 2024.

Last chance to buy tickets for OVO's Romeo and Juliet at Broadway in Letchworth

By Layth Yousif

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Letchworth: Last chance to buy tickets for OVO's Romeo and Juliet at Broadway. CREDIT: OVA publicity

Get your tickets for 'an imaginative and modern telling of a traditional tale' as Letchworth's Broadway will be hosting OVO's acclaimed Romeo and Juliet .

Michael Gove overrules inspector to green-light major solar plan near Hitchin

By Will Durant - Local Democracy Reporter

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Wymondley solar farm illustration How a green-lit proposal for a solar farm next to the A1(M) could look. Credit: AXIS/North Herts Council

Ministers have green-lit plans for an 84.7-hectare solar farm near Hitchin despite fears of “serious harm” to heritage landscapes.

Five amazing vintage aerial pictures of Hitchin you need to see

By Layth Yousif

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Five amazing pictures of Hitchin from the air. Stunning: Hitchin gasometer and the plume from a passing steam locomotive under fog taken in 1949

There is no doubt that Hitchin is a photogenic place - but have you seen stunning vintage aerial shots of our town.

Hitchin pupils, teachers, families and councillors campaign for safer streets after speeding cars outside Our Lady Catholic Primary School on Old Hale Way

By Layth Yousif

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

Hitchin pupils, teachers, families and councillors campaign for safer streets after speeding cars outside Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Children, teachers and families from a Hitchin primary school are campaigning for a new zebra crossing and reduced speed limit on Old Hale Way Road .

Ofsted rates Preston Primary School as 'GOOD' with outstanding features

By Jo Wilde

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

Following a graded inspection last month, Preston Primary school has maintained its Ofsted GOOD overall rating with behaviour and attitudes named as outstanding.

Hitchin: Craft brewery set to open in Bucklersbury on site of former Hawkins store

By Layth Yousif

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

A new craft brewery is set to open on the site of the former Hawkins store in Hitchin town centre. PICTURE: Recent work carried out at the site of the former Hawkins. CREDIT: Hitchin Nub News

As Hitchin Nub News has reported since the initial planning application request was lodged, the site in Hitchin town centre has been earmarked for development .

Sparky's Hitchin View: Not long now until the Spring Equinox

By Layth Yousif

12th Mar 2024 | Local News

Sparky's Hitchin View: The brown hare - a truly magical beast of spring. CREDIT: Sparky

Later this month (March 20) we'll experience a milestone our ancestors would've been praying for: Spring or 'Vernal' Equinox and the official start of spring .

Every parent's worst nightmare: Can you help Hitchin's Ethan Burn, 22, paralysed after trip to Thailand

By Layth Yousif

12th Mar 2024 | Local News