Hitchin28 Nov 2024Banned teacher had indecent images and animal pornSean Rainforth is banned from the profession indefinitely, a professional conduct panel reports.28 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks27 Nov 2024Man guilty over fatal punch after Euro 2024 matchOscar Jackson, from Hitchin, is cleared of murdering Grant Wallendorf but convicted of manslaughter.27 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks26 Nov 2024Jurors told to ask if scaffolder hit out in angerJurors have retired to consider their verdict in the trial of a man accused of murder. 26 Nov 2024England26 Nov 2024Star of 1960s blood donor film makes new appealMaggie Hackney was saved by a blood transfusion and she is urging others to come forward and donate.26 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks23 Nov 2024Scaffolder 'heartbroken' by death of man he punchedOscar Jackson, 21, tells a court he acted in self-defence when a man challenged him in a car park.23 Nov 2024England22 Nov 2024Murder trial jury shown CCTV footage of punchThe victim and defendant had both been watching a Euro 2024 football match, the court hears.22 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks15 Nov 2024Spiritual leader admits 1980s sex offences Police say his crimes were "abhorrent" and they hope sentencing will bring victims "some closure". 15 Nov 2024England15 Nov 2024Call for action as flood victims fear winter repeatSeveral residents in Hitchin are still not back in their homes after severe flooding in September.15 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks8 Nov 2024Fire crews tackling blaze at waste recycling siteLabour MP Alistair Strathern is calling for a "national conversation" on lithium battery fires.8 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks