A road in Harpenden is set to close to vehicles during works next month

English Heritage site Audley End House and Gardens is just an hour and a half from Hertfordshire and is great for a day out.

A new Harpenden restaurant has launched after "months of preparation".

Plans for hundreds of homes and major developments have been put forward for St Albans district’s next Local Plan.

Much-loved Hertfordshire jewellery shop Godshaw is set to close after nearly 80 years in business.

Chancellor John Healey has announced a 3.9% rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, affecting 2.3 million of the lowest-paid workers.

John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

A case over animal welfare breaches at a dog daycare in Hertfordshire has been sent to St Albans Crown Court.

A wanted man who stole iPads and tablets from businesses has been jailed for two years.

A police watchdog is investigating Herts police's handling of alleged indecent child images seized during a search of Andrew Tate’s home back in 2015.

Dash and Kim are the focus of RSPCA Southridge's pet appeal this week.

A Harpenden rocket scientist has discussed the role of satellite technology in tackling global challenges.

The historical attraction of Hever Castle is two hours from Hertfordshire and even has a water maze.

A batch of Bialetti caramel ground coffee sold at TK Maxx has been recalled. Check the batch code, best-before date and refund advice.

The State Pension rise is part of a wider pledge from the Government to improve support for older people

Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

An unnamed celebrity is seeking a High Court injunction to stop ITN and Guardian GNM from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.

Gas standing charges costing typical households around £108 a year are set to be scrapped from 2027, with the Treasury estimating 60% could save £45 annually.

John Healey is reportedly considering reversing plans to cut the annual ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, in a potential Budget boost for savers.

Martin Lewis welcomes the planned abolition of the £108 gas standing charge in 2027, calling it an unfair energy poll tax after years of campaigning.

John Healey will deliver his first Budget as Chancellor today, October 28, with households and businesses waiting to see whether he will announce further help with the cost of living.

Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all JD Wetherspoon pubs in the UK.

Megan Shannon describes surgery after a hot water bottle bought at Home Bargains spilled on her

Royal Mail's Christmas 2026 last posting dates for UK services, Parcelforce and BFPO, plus advice for sending items abroad.

What will Budget mean for pensioners as State Pension set to hit £13,036 as Chancellor John Healey to announce a major change.

Tucked away on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, you wouldn't be mistaken for thinking Aldbury feels almost untouched by time.

Olly Murs will headline The Park Series at Hitchin Priory next summer.

Whether you're looking for a challenging countryside hike or a gentle stroll, here's seven woodland walks in Hertfordshire to discover

Victoria Collins has been reselected as the Liberal Democrat MP candidate for Harpenden & Berkhamsted.

A barber with 12 years of experience has joined a barbershop in St Albans.

Beer superfan, Pete Hill, who is famous for visiting more than 25,000 pubs across the UK, has named The Mermaid in St Albans among the best.

The Entertainer has announced its St Albans store in St Peter's Street will be closing down soon.

Two National lottery players from Hertfordshire have each won a life-changing jackpot of more than £19.8 million.

The owner of Hertfordshire dog-daycare Pets at Their Best may be jailed for breaching the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Drivers are being warned of delays on the M25 between Potters Bar and Enfield due to emergency repairs.

St Albans parkrun welcomed 325 participants for its 702nd event at Verulamium Park

In a busy October for the county's courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.

An amputee from Hemel Hempstead is helping others take their first steps toward recovery after losing a limb.

The medieval town of Sandwich in Kent is just two hours from Hertfordshire and is described as a 'picturesque beauty'.

The English Heritage site, Wrest Park, is less than an hour from Hertfordshire and is the perfect place for a day out.

Poundland could be broken up as owner Gordon Brothers weighs bids for parts of the discount retailer from Wilko, The Range, Poundstretcher and others.

Retailers like Iceland, Maplin and Robert Dyas have seen an increase in sales of essential goods following government advice

Five Budget measures have been revealed ahead of Wednesday, including mileage allowance changes, cheaper food, parental pay and support for carers.

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has reportedly pulled out of I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here 2026 due to the health of her twin daughters.

Royal Mail will issue six Remembrance stamps on November 11, marking 110 years since the Battle of the Somme.

Jet2 has promised not to introduce fuel surcharges on bookings amid conflict in the Middle East pushing up oil prices

Leigh-on-Sea is just over an hour away from Hertfordshire and is the perfect place for a seaside getaway.

There are delays on the M25 near Potters Bar this afternoon after a crash forced the closure of two lanes between Junction 25 and Junction 24.

From ancient estates and historic parkland to wildlife-rich wetlands and sweeping chalk landscapes, Hertfordshire offers some truly stunning scenery.

St Albans was named one of the best places in the UK to raise a family