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Police and Crime Commissioner election: Labour candidate Philip Ross shares his manifesto

By Layth Yousif

5th May 2021 | Opinion

Police and Crime Commissioner: Labour candidate Philip Ross shares his manifesto as local elections loom. PICTURE: Philip Ross

Local elections including to decide Hertfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner take place tomorrow, Thursday, and as ever, Hitchin Nub News has been covering democracy in action in a fair and unbiased way.

As always Nub News take a neutral political position - but whatever your political stance we urge residents to go out and vote to make your voice heard.

Hitchin: Liberal Democrat Sam Collins on tactical voting and proportional representation

By Layth Yousif

30th Apr 2021 | Opinion

Hitchin: Liberal Democrat Sam Collins on tactical voting and proportional representation. CREDIT: Unsplash

Local elections are fast approaching and Hitchin Nub News will be covering democracy in action in a fair and unbiased way.

As always Nub News take a neutral political position - but whatever your political stance we urge residents to go out and vote to make your voice heard.

Sparky's Hitchin View: Go East to Big Sky Country

By Layth Yousif

28th Feb 2021 | Opinion

Sparky's Hitchin View: Go East to Big Sky Country. CREDIT: Sparky

Read the latest from our popular Nub News columnist with Sparky's Hitchin View.

A couple of weeks ago we took the opportunity to explore and sing the praises of those majestic neighbours of ours, the Chilterns.

Hitchin wellbeing charity Phase's reaction to roadmap out of Covid lockdown: 'How we can manage expectations before June 21'

By Layth Yousif

24th Feb 2021 | Opinion

Hitchin wellbeing charity Phase's reaction to roadmap out of Covid lockdown: 'How we can manage expectations before June 21'

Phase is a small Hitchin charity with a big mission – to work alongside young people to promote their wellbeing and resilience.

Across the last year their mission has become even more important as we all face the challenges of lockdown, social distancing and stress caused by Covid.

Sparky's Hitchin View: Holes, hills, pits and dells

By Layth Yousif

24th Jan 2021 | Opinion

Sparky's Hitchin View: Holes, hills, pits and dells. CREDIT: Sparky

Here's our must-read weekend columnist Sparky with his regular Hitchin View

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Hitchin Slimming World: Five steps to a healthier life - part one

By Layth Yousif

19th Jan 2021 | Opinion

Hitchin Slimming World: Five steps to a healthier life - part one

Staying healthy is now more important than ever.

With the coronavirus pandemic still raging after nearly a year we know obesity is a major risk factor, among others, when it comes to the worst outcomes with Covid.

Ping's cottage industry is defying Covid as Ickleford business flourishes during pandemic

By Layth Yousif

17th Jan 2021 | Opinion

Ping's cottage industry is defying Covid as Ickleford business flourishes during pandemic

Read Hitchin writer Neil Jensen on an enterprising local healthy food business that is flourishing during lockdown.

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Sparky's Hitchin View: The trees in the clouds - a contemplation on the Clappers

By Layth Yousif

16th Jan 2021 | Opinion

Sparky's Hitchin View: The trees in the clouds - a contemplation on the Clappers. CREDIT: Sparky

Hitchin Nub News aims to support our community, promoting shops, businesses, charities, clubs and sports groups.

We profile some of these businesses and organisations regularly in a feature called 'Up Close in Hitchin' while also encouraging opinion pieces from our readers and trusted contributors, including the brilliant Sparky.

Hitchin Slimming World: Weight loss tips to boost your resolution to shed those extra pounds

By Layth Yousif

14th Jan 2021 | Opinion