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Hitchin stands firmly behind the return of the Rhythms of the World festival, but it must be organised better and earlier – that was the message from councillors last night.

Black and minority ethnic people in Hertfordshire are four times as likely to be the subject of a police stop and search, figures have shown.

Have your say on plans to support adults with learning disabilities as part of a major public consultation.

Crews remain at the scene of a large haystack fire near Hitchin that started overnight.

Concerns have been raised over car enthusiasts causing anti-social behaviour, but police are keen to stress that these people “are not hooligans”.

Two of the cyclists ready to take on Garden House Hospice Care’s First World War centenary cycle challenge to France and Belgium have been speaking about what it means to be part of the trip.

Health services and industrial adhesive manufacturer plans to close sites at Luton and Dunstable.

The operation follows allegations made about forced labour being used at building sites.

A BMW driver was involved in a collision with two stationary cars in Letchworth earlier today.

The house has permission to stay until 30 September, just 16 days after the new series begins.

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder over an incident in Aylesbury.

Internationally acclaimed author Ken Follett has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Hertfordshire.

Herts Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man who may be somewhere in Hertfordshire.

Town centre manager Tom Hardy was delighted by the success of Hitchin Food Fest over the weekend.

A Stevenage garage worker was allegedly racially abused by a customer who also spat at him – and police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to as part of their investigation.

Confusion has emerged about whether the partnership between North Herts District Council and waste collectors Urbaser is contractually binding.

The second annual Hitchin Children’s Book Festival took place over the weekend – with kids of all ages enthralled as authors and illustrators brought their stories to life in person.

A Stevenage-based paramedic who was riding a motorbike when she was involved in a crash last week has died.

Officers say a Land Rover used in the raid became stuck and another vehicle was used to leave the scene.

A 35-year-old man from a village east of Biggleswade has denied a charge related to human trafficking after a speed boat was intercepted on a beach.