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A Question of Royston: “Coombes Hole” the route past the allotments

A Question of Royston, Community News, Loving Local Living

Continuing our republished series, “A Question of Royston”, covering the little-known history of Royston, as written by the late Councillor F John Smith (1932-2021). The Coombes Hole underpass, which runs from Melbourn Road past the Town Council’s Green Street allotments through to Burns Road, opened in 2012 thanks to funding from Sustrans, North Herts Council, […]

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Business News: David Hall Kitchens – Beautiful Kitchens Made Locally

Business Profiles & News, Professional

A new kitchen takes a lot of planning and thought – architecture, cabinetry style, colour, worktops, splashbacks, appliances, handles, lighting and installation are just some of the considerations and you will be living with these decisions for a very long time so it’s important to get them right! Your kitchen supplier needs to listen and

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Club News: Celebrating 40 Years of Royston Runners

Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Wellbeing

2025 marked a very special milestone for Royston Runners as the club celebrated its 40th birthday! To honour four decades of running, friendship, and community spirit, the club has completed a fantastic series of events that bought together members of all abilities for fun, competition, and socialising. The celebrations kicked off with the much-loved 3k

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Business News: News From Bow Books, Royston – Barkway Literary Festival

Business Profiles & News, Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Professional

We are delighted to be a main sponsor to this year’s Barkway Literary Festival, taking place on Saturday 4th October – a celebration of books, ideas, and talent. The day includes a varied programme of talks and discussions for adults, covering topics such as: Walking with Dinosaurs, Spy thrillers, Hertfordshire pubs and breweries, Gardening and

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Out & About… Summer Holiday Free or Low Cost Activities…

Children and Families, Community News, Leisure, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Out and About

We were thrilled to see in our Readers’ Surveys how well-received the Children and Families guide has been. It’s wonderful to know that you value the many free or low-cost activities and events we highlight for families.   Supporting local families has always been close to my heart. When The Listing first began in 2005,

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What’s New! Welcome to Royston…

Business Profiles & News, Community News, Leisure, Loving Local Living, Professional, Wellbeing, What's New

Royston is buzzing with fresh faces and fabulous new businesses – each bringing something special to our town centre! We’d like to give a big Listing welcome to the following businesses: BetweenBuns has officially landed on Kneesworth Street, serving up gourmet burgers and good vibes in a bold, flavour-packed setting. Whether you’re a foodie or

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Local Recognition… Tribute to Gerald ‘Gerry’ Rowe: The Ice Cream Man

Children and Families, Community News, Local Recognition, Loving Local Living

Gerry The Ice Cream Man was a very well-loved man in Royston.  As our readers will know, he tragically passed away in an accident in Royston on Monday, 23rd June 2025. We wish to pay our own tribute, captured in our choice of front cover image, to this kind and generous man, who will be

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