News in Hitchin

The Thursday clap for NHS and key workers is back tonight, renamed Clap for Heroes.

It was a feature of the first lockdown back in the spring of 2020 - and now it's returning.

It was a feature of the first lockdown back in the spring of 2020 - and now it's returning.

The Thursday clap for NHS and key workers is back tonight, renamed clap for heroes.

With Education Secretary Gavin Williamson insisting the majority of primary schools in England will reopen as planned on Monday, January 4, read Hitchin councillor Judi Billing on why all teachers and support staff should be given the Covid vaccine as quickly as possible.

With the return of secondary school pupils delayed to Monday, January 18 unless they are 'exam year students' who will return a week earlier on Monday, January 11, Hitchin's well-respected Ms Billing argues just why all those who work at schools should be handed the jab as soon as possible.

Hitchin Nub News columnist and busy teacher Isla McLachlan returned back to her hometown prior to Tier 4 restrictions being put in place - and is glad she did.

Read on for Isla's reflections on her 2020, as a visit from a robin augurs well - while she savours a well-timed comfort in returning to Hitchin during her Christmas break.

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 interesting 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 superb Hitchin writer Neil Jensen.

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.

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.

Stevenage FC are set to welcome back fans to the Lamex before Christmas, according to the latest government guidelines.

A maximum of 4,000 spectators are set to be allowed back at Broadhall Way when the national lockdown in England ends on December 2.

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 outstanding Hitchin writer Neil Jensen.