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Local News Hitchin Financial Experts explain how the recent Budget impacts residents of the town

Hitchin Nub News is delighted to provide a platform for expert financial commentary through our innovative partnership with Lyndhurst Financial Management, who support our coverage of the local community by being our headline sponsor.

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21st Nov 2024 1:00 pm

Local News Councillors debate how to save the collection in Hitchin's museum

A £4 million plan to save a museum collection has been backed by councillors in North Herts.

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21st Nov 2024 9:00 am

Local News How easy is it for kids in Hitchin to buy knives and alcohol?

Knife-related crime remains lower in Hertfordshire than in other parts of the country, but the campaign aims to reinforce the message that carrying a knife is illegal and will not help to keep you safe.

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20th Nov 2024

Stevenage caretaker boss Robbie O'Keefe hails Boro heroes after late FA Cup victory over Milton Keynes

By Layth Yousif

17th Nov 2021 | Football

Robbie O'Keefe speaks after guided Stevenage to victory against Milton Keynes. CREDIT: @laythy29

Stevenage caretaker boss Robbie O'Keefe has shared his delight at his side reaching the FA Cup second round - to set up a date with former Boro boss Darren Sarll.

On a dramatic evening at the Lamex, O'Keefe made four changes from Alex Revell's last game in charge, as his team knocked out League One side Milton Keynes 2-1 - via a last-gasp penalty in extra time from Luke Norris.

Stevenage 2-1 Milton Keynes aet: Last gasp Luke Norris penalty seals dramatic FA Cup first round replay victory

By Layth Yousif

17th Nov 2021 | Football

Managerless Stevenage hosted League One visitors Milton Keynes at the Lamex on Tuesday evening. CREDIT: @laythy29

Stevenage 2-1 Milton Keynes after extra time.

Attendance: 1,876 including 336 from MK

FA Cup Player Ratings: Stevenage 2-1 Milton Keynes aet

By Layth Yousif

16th Nov 2021 | Football

FA Cup Player Ratings: Stevenage 2-1 Milton Keynes aet. PICTURE: The plinth of the FA Cup. CREDIT: @laythy29

Stevenage progressed to the second round of the FA cup at the expense of Milton Keynes after a last minute Luke Norris penalty following an eventful game.

A first half goal by Harry Darling put MK 1-0 ahead before Josh Martin received a red card moments before the interval.

Stevenage 1-2 Mansfield Town: Player Ratings as the Stags emerge victorious

By Layth Yousif

13th Nov 2021 | Football

Stevenage and Mansfield players pay their respects to the fallen before kick-off as the Last Post is played. CREDIT: @laythy29

LEAGUE TWO: Mansfield Town beat Stevenage 2-1 at the Lamex on Saturday afternoon as Boro's poor league run continues.

John-Joe O'Toole put the Stags 1-0 ahead in the 18th minute, after Boro hit the woodwork through Jamie Reid in the opening stages.

Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace issues rallying cry ahead of crucial Mansfield Town clash

By Layth Yousif

13th Nov 2021 | Football

Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace issues rallying cry ahead of crucial Mansfield Town clash. CREDIT: @laythy29

Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace has been speaking ahead of Boro's crucial clash with Mansfield Town at the Lamex.

Boro have had a poor run of results in League Two, with the club sitting in 21st place, only two points off the dreaded drop zone.

Stevenage boss Alex Revell on pressure as crucial Mansfield clash looms

By Layth Yousif

13th Nov 2021 | Football

Stevenage boss Alex Revell on pressure as crucial Mansfield clash looms CREDIT: @laythy29

Stevenage boss Alex Revel has been speaking to Nub News about pressure as a critical spell looms.

Boro have had a poor run of results in League Two, with the club sitting in 21st place, only two points off the dreaded drop zone.

Hitchin Town: 'I've got nothing but good memories' - St Albans FA Cup hero Michael Johnson recalls his time at Top Field

By Layth Yousif

12th Nov 2021 | Football

PICTURE: Michael Johnson with the FA Cup when the BBC visited Top Field to screen the draw from the Canary Club during the stirring 2018 run to the first round. CREDIT: Hitchin Town club photographer Peter Else

Success in the FA Cup seems to follow former Hitchin Town goalkeeper Michael Johnson around.

The former Canaries shotstopper has been a key part of St Albans stirring cup run this season, that saw Ian Allinson's side reach the second round of the competition, after beating League Two leaders Forest Green Rovers last weekend.

Three ways Stevenage FC can get back on track

By Layth Yousif

12th Nov 2021 | Football

Three ways Stevenage FC can get back on track. CREDIT: @laythy29

Three ways Stevenage can get back on track following Mark Sampson's departure.

After Sampson's departure this week Stevenage face two crucial tests in four days against Mansfield and MK Dons.

Stevenage 1-0 Cambridge United: Elliot List sends Boro through to Papa John's knockout stages

By Layth Yousif

9th Nov 2021 | Football

Stevenage 1-0 Cambridge United: Elliot List sends Boro through to Papa John's knockout stages. PICTURE: A minute's silence was held before kick-off ahead of Remembrance Day. CREDIT: @laythy29

Stevenage beat Cambridge United 1-0 to reach the second round of the Papa John's Trophy.

An Elliot List strike five minutes before half-time was enough to send Alex Revell's Boro into the knockout stages.

Stevenage boss Alex Revell speaks ahead of Cambridge

By Layth Yousif

9th Nov 2021 | Football

Stevenage boss Alex Revell speaks ahead of Cambridge

Stevenage boss Alex Revell has been speaking to Nub News ahead of their Papa John's Trophy clash with Cambridge.

The final group stage game at the Lamex on Tuesday evening against the U's will be Boro's first since assistant boss Mark Sampson left the club this week.