A map shows the concentration of house fires in Hertfordshire over a five-year period, with most happening around the county's key towns and city.

St Albans was named the most expensive city in Great Britain for first-time property buyers outside of London.

Emergency services are attending a crash on the A1(M) near St Albans.

Supermarket giant Lidl has began construction for its first-ever Berkhamsted store.

Police have released images of two people they would like to speak to after a man was assaulted during a petrol station robbery.

Astley road in Hemel Hempstead has been forced to close today following reports of a sinkhole.

Plans to merge police forces are being described as the biggest shake-up of policing in more than 60 years.

A record number of calls flooded a police force during the recent heatwave, prompting a reminder to use online reporting for non-emergencies.

County council officials have assured those Hertfordshire couples who have made plans to tie the knot that their special day won't be impacted by plans to sell County Hall.

Volunteers are being honoured for their dedication and impact on those they support.

There is an increasing number of young people across Hertfordshire using catapults and crossbows to target birds and wildlife.

St Albans parkrun welcomed 388 participants for its 681st event at Verulamium Park.

Services run by Govia Thameslink Railway across Hertfordshire have been taken into public ownership.

An 80-year-old man caught drink driving has been handed a suspended sentence at a hearing at St Albans Magistrates' Court.

Oaklands College has been named the educational sponsor of Umbrellafest 2026.

A blue plaque was set to commemorate the life and legacy of famous horticulturalist Frederick Sander, also known as 'The Orchid King', in St Albans.

A pair have been charged in connection with a burglary that left the doors of a St Albans shop smashed.

Crews have been spotted outside a Berkhamsted coffee shop today filming what is rumoured to be new romantic comedy Lightbulb.

Officers made 24 arrests for a following several suspected incidents at the Arsenal Champions Parade.

Concerns have been raised over patient safety following a time limit being set for ambulance crews at emergency scenes.

A plan to convert two properties on Watford Road, Chiswell Green, into Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) has been withdrawn.

A Stevenage man is running a half marathon with a wheelie bin strapped to his back to raise money for twins with cerebral palsy.

Loud & Proud Festival in London Colney is set to go ahead after "amazing support" from the community, an organiser has confirmed.

A student from St Albans Girls' School has starred in a special version of popular ITV game show The 1% Club.

Batchwood Hall Bowls Club narrowly lost in the Tony Allcock Trophy by just one shot.

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) is changing the way it measures its response times to calls, six months after failing its first engine response target.

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

A cap on planning fees that left taxpayers footing the bill could soon be scrapped.

A roundabout is set to partially close overnight as part of ongoing roadworks.

Bishop’s Stortford has been named the UK's best summer destination by Expedia.

The Herts Advertiser has published one death notice in the last seven days.

The Dutch Marketplace in Hatfield is a garden centre with a cafe that's been described as "absolutely lovely".

Three peregrine falcon chicks are thriving after hatching on St Albans Cathedral earlier this month.

A former Hertfordshire police officer accused of “controlling, intimidating and harassing behaviour” towards a colleague he was in a relationship with will face a misconduct hearing next week.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Vauxhall was damaged following an alleged roadside dispute on Darkes Lane, in Potters Bar.

Four-bed period home in Sandridge with a modern twist is on the market for £1,125,000.

The Colney Fox pub in London Colney has reopened with a "stunning" new look after a month-long makeover.

A man who was killed by a train on May 28 "severely assaulted" court van staff before making his escape on the A1(M), a contractor has said.

A runaway pooch was rescued by a St Albans-bound train driver who spotted him on the platform.

As temperatures soar, here's a list of 10 of the best places in Hertfordshire to get ice cream

A woman from London Colney in St Albans has been found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Councillor Matt Fisher of the Green Party has been elected as St Albans' newest Mayor.

St Albans Folk Festival is set to feature free events and a major concert.

Motorists in a residential St Albans road will soon be paying or a parking permit under a new zone.

The weekend will feel less intense than the past week, with sunshine giving way to increased cloud by Sunday. 

A man from Hemel Hempstead who threw bleach over a young child has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.

Hundreds are heading down to this year's Foodies Festival at Oaklands College to enjoy live music, sample a variety of cuisines and dance the night away, here is everything you need to know about this weekend's event.

A man who died after being hit by a train is believed to have escaped from a custody van on the A1(M) this morning.

Hollywood star George Clooney was spotted directing his new film, "The Boys in the Boat", at a county council office in Hertfordshire.

Plans to build a small housing development have been refused due to harm to the Green Belt and poor connectivity.