Chalkwell Beach in Southend-on-Sea is just a little over an hour from Hertfordshire and is great for a relaxing weekend.

A woman jumped into a crocodile enclosure in a desperate attempt to save a child from serious harm.

An investigation has been launched after a boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

The two-acre Hillier Garden Centre Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire is set to close after the sale of its site was confirmed.

A man has been charged after fragrances and skincare products were stolen from a Boots store in London Colney.

Police are searching for two men in connection with a moped theft in Milford Close, St Albans.

Fewer than half of those who responded to a consultation on plans to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre have backed a proposed move to Watford General Hospital.

200 tonnes of fly-tipped waste has been cleared from an arable farm in St Albans, after a public fundraiser saved the 80-year-old landowner from financial ruin.

We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character

Barclays had hoped to open at 69-69a St Peter's Street in St Albans, but the application was turned down by the district council.

A St Albans man has been charged in connection with a woman being struck in the face at a Marks & Spencer store.

Police have evicted a man from a property on Sanders Close in London Colney amid anti-social behaviour concerns.

Cheetah cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo for the first time in 15 years, marking a "significant" conservation milestone for the species.

A widow, who grew up in St Albans, is sharing her story after her husband died at sea and was never found.

On this day in 2018, students from St George’s School in Harpenden knitted woolly sensory bands for Alzheimer's sufferers.

A new hand-drawn pub map is inviting residents and visitors to explore the historic pub scene in St Albans.

A man has been found guilty of murder after a fatal stabbing outside the Vu Lounge in Bushey.

Police are appealing for information after an electric bike was stolen from a secure shed in London Colney.

A man was racially abused and assaulted, and a teenager was struck with a metal object during a pair of attacks in The Maltings, St Albans.

John Alford's cause of death has been revealed at an inquest after the disgraced Grange Hill actor died in prison.

A petition to cut back vegetation at a crossing of the Alban Way has been discussed at a district council meeting.

Residents are being invited to share their views on plans for a new 20mph zone in London Colney village.

A man has been charged with handling stolen goods and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order following his arrest in St Albans.

A Harpenden kitchen renovation team has been named Team of the Year at an annual awards ceremony.

The Marshalswick community could soon lose their Post Office as a decision over the store's future looms.

A planning application has been submitted for a secure dog walking paddock near Coopers Green where "dogs can be exercised off-lead in a safe environment, with minimal physical development".

Harpenden’s mayor has chosen a theme supporting young people.

Allegations of animal cruelty involving dogs being kept in poor conditions in Hertfordshire are being investigated by police.

Police have stepped up patrols in Highfield Park, St Albans following recent reports of vandalism, arson, and anti-social behaviour.

Hertfordshire horticulturalist Paul Rochford has been recognised for more than 40 years of charity work with an MBE.

Planning permission has been granted for a new Sixth Form block to be built at a Harpenden school.

A St Albans man has avoided jail despite owning a fighting dog and allowing it to be dangerously out of control.

The Elephant & Castle will be serving pints once again from midday on Monday, June 22, following months of refurbishment.

Hertfordshire Private Care Centre recognises national success of the Forest Healthcare Group

A prep school has been celebrating the beautiful game with a series of football-themed events.

St Albans parkrun welcomed 339 participants for its 683rd event at Verulamium Park.

Hertfordshire Constabulary have released CCTV footage after three-year-old boy suffered head injuries after a collision involving an electric bike in Borehamwood.

An appeal for witnesses has been launched following a collision in Bricket Wood that saw three people taken to hospital.

Crews have provided an update after a vehicle was found "well alight" on the M1 in Hertfordshire.

Rail enthusiasts turned out early to witness a Very Important Train at St Albans City Station.

Wallace and Gromit will take centre stage with the backing of a full orchestra this summer.

Thousands raced across St Albans yesterday as part of a jam-packed day of running for a number of fantastic causes.

The Prime Minister's social media ban has been called "half-baked" by the MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted.

Major planning decisions have been taken out of the hands of Hertsmere Borough Council after the Government placed it into special measures today (Monday, June 15).

Plans to expand Centurion Club near St Albans have been refused amid concerns for protected butterfly habitats and loss of woodland.

Train services between St Albans and London will be suspended this weekend due to engineering works.

The historic Duke of Gloucester steam train wowed crowds as it made its way through Hertfordshire last weekend.

Custom-built solar panels are set to be installed at Verulamium Museum in St Albans.

Seven of Hertfordshire's looked-after children were placed in illegal 'unregistered' placements last year, according to data obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

There have been three death notices published in the Herts Ad in the past week.