8+ hour, 17+ min ago  (348+ words) By Katie Wilson 30th May 2026 Across the UK, LGBTQ+ venues and community spaces have been disappearing at an alarming rate. Bars, clubs, and meeting places that once offered safety and belonging are closing their doors " leaving many people without somewhere to…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (387+ words) By James Denselow 28th May 2026 Thousands of people headed to the outdoor pools in Hitchin and Letchworth over the bank holiday weekend as soaring temperatures helped both lidos sell out every public swimming session. More than 8, 000 visitors used the two North…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (677+ words) By Christopher Day - Local Democracy Reporter 26th May 2026 The opposition groups at North Herts Council yesterday (Thursday, May 22) managed to elect their preferred candidate for chair of the authority against the wishes of the minority Labour administration. Liberal Democrat Keith Hoskins,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (20+ words) In a statement shared on social media this morning, the jewellers confirmed two windows had been smashed during the incident....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (10+ words) Come and enjoy What's on at St Mary's at Hitchin....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (335+ words) By James Denselow 22nd May 2026 Four newly-trained police dogs are set to help tackle crime across Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties after officially joining the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Dog Unit. PD Murphy, PD Madden, PD Dixon and PD Muzza completed an…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (235+ words) Cllr Sandy Walkington - the 41st chairman of Hertfordshire County Council - shared his view that St Alban should be made a new patron saint of Britain...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (127+ words) By James Denselow 19th May 2026 A husband and wife who secretly worked multiple full-time council jobs at the same time have been sentenced after defrauding two local authorities out of thousands of pounds. The couple appeared in court after an investigation…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (503+ words) By James Denselow 19th May 2026 Reports of domestic abuse have increased by more than 10% in Hertfordshire over the last year, according to figures from Herts Constabulary. Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Jonathan Ash-Edwards sat down with Chief Constable Andy Prophet…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (23+ words) Researchers said fear & intimidation caused by HGV movements and traffic conditions had discouraged some residents from walking, cycling & spending time outside...