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County councillors locality budget set to be slashed from £10,000 to £5,000

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

20th Feb 2024 | Local News

The funding that county councillors can use to support local projects is to be halved. CREDIT: LDRS

From April as approved by the Conservative majority county councillors locality budget will be cut from £10,000 to £5,000 per member.

Hitchin-based Willmott Dixon lands prestigious £55m task of redeveloping Herts Police HQ

By Layth Yousif

20th Feb 2024 | Local News

The work will involve demolishing 11 of the 1960s-era buildings at the site to make way for a new 9,000 sq m building for more than 600 operational staff. CREDIT: Vincent & Gorbing Associates

Stewart Brundell, managing director of Hitchin-based Willmott Dixon said: “We are delighted".

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20th Feb 2024 | Local News

Learn more about advertising with Hitchin Nub News. PICTURE CREDIT: Hitchin Nub News

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Woman fights off attempted rapist in Stevenage

By Layth Yousif

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

Witness appeal following an attempted rape in Stevenage

Detectives are appealing for the public’s help following an attempted rape in Stevenage - can you help find the attacker .

Beds Police’s guns and gangs squad seize cocaine and zombie knives in early morning drugs bust in Luton

By Layth Yousif

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

Bedfordshire Police’s guns and gangs squad seize cocaine and zombie knives (pictured) during early morning Luton raid

Bedfordshire Police’s specialist guns and gangs unit has sized thousands of pounds worth of drugs and a 10inch zombie knife.

Make a difference through volunteering at the Herts Virtual Volunteer Fair - find out more

By Layth Yousif

19th Feb 2024 | Local News

Make a difference through volunteering at the Virtual Volunteer Fair - find out more. CREDIT: GoVolHerts

Volunteer Sara-Jane enjoyed her time volunteering with Letchworth's Garden House Hospice Care recently.

Police issue warning over trio of cowboy traders claiming to be from renowned Bucklersbury store

By Layth Yousif

18th Feb 2024 | Local News

Not sure - don't open the door say Herts Police after trio of cowboy traders knock on Hitchin doors claiming to be from respected Bucklersbury hardware store.

Harry Styles spends Sunday afternoon in Luton - find out why

By Layth Yousif

18th Feb 2024 | Local News

Find out why Harry Styles visited Luton on Sunday afternoon. PICTURE CREDIT: @laythy29

Find out exactly why former One Direction star Harry Styles visited Luton on Sunday afternoon .

Nine years in prison for knife-wielding burglar from Luton

By Layth Yousif

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

Jailed for nine years: Knife-wielding burglar Aaron Evangelou

Jailed for nine years: Burglar Aaron Evangelou produced a knife and threatened the victim .

Thief jailed: Daniel Breckenridge sent to prison for 30 weeks after stealing more than £1,500 worth of goods from Stevenage stores

By Layth Yousif

15th Feb 2024 | Local News

Thief jailed: Daniel Breckenridge sent to prison. CREDIT: Hitchin Nub News

A 38-year-old Stevenage thief has been jailed after stealing more than £1,500 worth of goods from stores in the town.

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