Royston Crow

The Royston Crow is a weekly newspaper based in Royston, Hertfordshire, England. It was established in 1855 by John Warren. Currently, it is part of the Archant group. The name of the newspaper comes from the hooded crow, which is scientifically known as Corvus cornix and is commonly found across Europe.

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Warning issued over 'pretty' but 'rampant' flower out to 'smother your garden'

16 hours ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Macaully Moffat

Bindweed is one of the common plants that can flower and cause problems in your garden. While it may look pretty, it has been described by experts as "rampant" and can "quickly smother other plants in your garden". Here is all to know about Bindweed, including what it looks like, when it flowers in the UK, if it is poisonous and how to remove it. How to Get Rid of These Common Garden Pests What is Bindweed and what does it look like?
Which supermarket burger is best? I tried them all and the winner blew me away

16 hours ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Macaully Moffat

Which UK supermarket is your favourite? (Image: Newsquest) The weather has been improving, and it appears we are in for a warm summer ahead. With this, barbecue season arrives in the UK, a time when meat lovers can come together and rejoice. However, one thing that remains a constant is the cost of living crisis, so ensuring you are getting the best meat possible for your money is vital.
Brain injury survivors to help shape medical technologies at Cambridge hospitals

1 day ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Sophie England

The aim of this initiative is to align medical technology development with the unmet needs of brain injury survivors. The early results have been published in the peer-reviewed open access journal, PLOS One. James Piercy, an "expert by experience" of brain injury, led the development of the programme.
South Cambs MP concerned over plans to cut PIP benefits

3 days ago | royston-crow.co.uk | holly brencher

Pippa Heylings criticises government plans that could reduce disability benefits (Image: Pippa Heylings) The Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire, Pippa Heylings, has expressed concern over government plans to cut Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Recent data indicates 84 per cent of PIP claimants in South Cambridgeshire could lose at least some of their benefit.
Road closures in Royston and surrounding areas you should know about

1 week ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Anne Suslak

The public notice portal is used to access all of the upcoming and recent information about restrictions and notices. You can view upcoming notices through our public notice portal at https://publicnoticeportal.uk/royston-crow. Here are some notices that could impact people in the area: Old North Road, Royston Old North Road and the Old North Road/York Way roundabout in Royston are set to be closed for a period of up to 18 months from June 16.
New networking group for women opens at the Woodman Inn

1 week ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Anne Suslak

'Just Women' was founded by Diane Faben and Suzanne Porter, and meets from 10am to 11.30am on the third Tuesday of each month at the Woodman Inn in Nuthampstead. Diane and Suzanne formed the idea for the group after becoming neighbours a couple of years ago, and realised they had a need in common to build networks with other women. They both attended a business networking meeting at the Woodman Inn, where the opportunity presented itself to start the group.
Reed fall to narrow and frustrating loss in Herts Cricket League

1 week ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Neil Metcalfe

Playing at home to Redbourn in the Championship, the league's second tier, they opted to field first on winning the toss and held Redbourn to 206, removing them in the 47th over. William Heslam had led the bowling figures with 4-32 but he was aided by 3-38 from Tom Greaves and 2-33 for Ollie Johnson.
Cambridge Arts Theatre places time capsule for future theatregoers

1 week ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Anne Suslak

The Cambridge Arts Theatre auditorium (Image: Cambridge Arts Theatre) Cambridge Arts Theatre will be placing a hidden time capsule among their building works as part of their transformation project. On Tuesday, June 24, the time capsule will be placed beneath the auditorium seating in the arts theatre's newly redesigned balcony, in the hope it will remain undiscovered for decades to come.
Motorist fined and disqualified for driving nearly three times over limit on A505

2 weeks ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Anne Suslak

Stevenage Magistrates Court (Image: Newsquest) A motorist has been disqualified from driving for two years after drink driving on the A505. Alexandra Mactavish, 41, of Mount Pleasant Road in London, drove a Mini Cooper on the A505 in Royston while nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit on October 31, 2024. Mactavish was found to have 236 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of her blood.
Free festival to be held in Litlington as part of LitFest 2025

2 weeks ago | royston-crow.co.uk | Anne Suslak

Georgia Nevada will be performing at LitFest 2025 (Image: Sturge Mazzochi, LitFest) A free festival is taking place in Litlington this summer as part of a summer-long celebration of live music. LitFest 2025 has been holding showcase gigs across the region since April, leading up to the festival on Saturday, July 26. The festival will take place at Litlington Recreation Centre from 1.45pm to 9pm, and features eight national and regional artists.