When conversations turn to the best pubs in Hertfordshire, one name inevitably crops up: Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.

A road and footpath in London Colney are set to shut for a fireworks display in November

From underground Roman ruins to secret nature reserves, Hertfordshire is full of hidden treasures you may not know even exist.

Filming for a ITV drama Code of Silence has taken over The Queen's Head pub in Sandridge today.

Three men have been convicted in what is believed to be Hertfordshire's first successful prosecution for hare coursing

An investigation has been launched into the "unexpected death" of a woman in Hertfordshire.

Police are searching for a man with links to Hertfordshire who is wanted on recall to prison.

St Albans doctor Dr Hassan Khalil has been suspended from the profession for helping a student to cheat on medical exams.

Plans have been submitted to demolish the warehouse belonging to Malibu Sun in Ventura Park after it was ravaged by a major fire in August 2026.

Kittens 'Ben' and 'Romeo' are the focus of RSPCA Southridge's pet appeal this week.

A Hatfield man has been arrested for allegedly breaching a closure order at a property on Springfield Road in Smallford.

These seven locations in Hertfordshire boast surprising connections to British royalty that stretch back hundreds of years.

Long before Hertfordshire's modern railway network took shape, dozens of stations served towns and villages across the county.

A new study has revealed the UK’s best and worst-rated Wetherspoon pubs — and how Hertfordshire’s pubs compare.

From Roman burial monuments and medieval churches to grand Jacobean mansions, Hertfordshire is home to some extraordinary historic buildings.

A 17th-century barn in St Albans has been transformed into a “magical” new theatre.

A dachshund has died after two French bulldogs "mauled" her in a “brutal attack” at Shenley Park.

East Herts Council expects a Government decision shortly on paused Hertfordshire council reorganisation as councillors debate £500,000 in costs.

A man has been arrested after a crash on the High Street in London Colney.

St Albans parkrun welcomed 348 participants for its 701st event at Verulamium Park.

From award-winning brunch spots to independent coffee specialists, Hertfordshire is packed with cafés worth making a detour for.

Drivers face 31 planned M25 closures from October 19 to 22, with National Highways warning of overnight disruption to carriageways, slip roads and junctions.

BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

Clocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.

From ancient woodland to nature reserves, there are plenty of places to enjoys to enjoy an autumn stroll in Hertfordshire.

St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS) Senior has launched a new literary scholarship to encourage avid readers.

Permission has been granted for 700 homes to be built on green belt land off Berkhamsted Road on the northern edge of Hemel Hempstead.

A man had his ear bitten and his phone taken during an assault in Redbourn.

A three-year conservation project has revived ancient woodland across Herts.

Daisy Cooper has ruled out a future bid for the Liberal Democrat leadership and backed Sir Ed Davey after two frontbench resignations fuelled leadership speculation.

From secret woodlands and wildlife-rich wetlands to literary landmarks and historic gardens, Hertfordshire is packed with hidden gems waiting to be explored.

St Albans Council could face a £60,000 overhaul from committee to cabinet governance after ministers paused Hertfordshire local government reorganisation.

Saracens academy player Totoa Avuaa has been sacked after an alleged punch-up in St Albans.

A person has died after being taken ill at Watford Junction, British Transport Police has confirmed.

St Albans serial bike thief Carl Legg jailed for 18 months after stealing three bicycles and possessing diamorphine.

Police are searching for a teenage girl who has gone missing from Abbots Langley.

Police have released CCTV images of a person they want to identify after a teenager was seriously assaulted in St Albans.

St Albans schoolgirl, Lily Janmohamed, who became the world’s fastest nine-year-old to run 5k has broken her own record

A more than £2 billion trackless tram named HERT may link rail stations in St Albans, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford.

A family concert in St Albans is set to entertain audiences with a 'Fairy Tales' theme.

Find out where kids can eat free or for £1 this October half-term, including Burger King, Bella Italia, ASDA cafés, Morrisons and Premier Inn.

The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days

Discover why Hertfordshire’s Brookmans Park is a sought-after commuter village, home to Bukayo Saka and Alexandra Burke.

Audiences have been invited to experience an ambitious “work-in-progress” season as a new St Albans theatre undergoes major renovations.

A Hertfordshire rogue trader must repay an elderly victim after leaving her roof in a dangerous condition and at risk of collapse.

St Albans has been named among the UK's most desirable places to live, but how much does it cost to live there?

A fresh warning has been issued about the dangers of handing waste to rogue traders in Hertfordshire.

Motorists are warned to "expect delays" after a crash on the M25 in Hertfordshire near the A1(M).

Herts police have shared an update after the force closed the M1 between J8 (Hemel Hempstead) and J9 (Dunstable).

Social media star Eddie Abbew has praised St Albans vendor Fat Girls UK after trying their "delicious" food.