John Lewis’ 2026 Christmas advert, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse, divides viewers after its November 3 release.

Overnight closures are set to affect the Park Street Roundabout in St Albans tonight and this week.

A person was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a home in Upton Avenue, St Albans this morning (November 2).

Hertfordshire council leader Steve Jarvis welcomes Government rethink on four unitary authorities, with a new decision expected by early next year.

A theft from Tesco in Radlett has sparked a CCTV appeal.

The details of St Albans' Remembrance Day Parade for 2026 have been confirmed.

Hertfordshire may be known for its picturesque villages, but it is home to the "fabulous" Crockers Tring

Award-winning UK chain Rudy's Pizza is targeting a new restaurant in Chequer Street, St Albans.

A man who travelled hundreds of miles to groom and sexually abuse a 15-year-old girl he met online has been jailed.

Hertfordshire is taking a major step towards greater self-governance.

A St Albans recorder player named Alma Nunez Debretzeni has narrowly missed out on the BBC Young Musician 2026 title.

The Red Lion pub near Hemel Hempstead is set to reopen following a £500,000 refurbishment.

"Legend of the Bench" seats installed in Harpenden as part of a national mental health campaign.

For walkers seeking an escape from Hertfordshire's better-known beauty spots, Broxbourne Wood National Nature Reserve is a must visit.

For walkers searching for a quieter alternative to Hertfordshire's better-known beauty spots, this walking route is an absolute must.

Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box is being recalled over undeclared wheat. Check the affected dates, batch code and refund advice.

Martin Lewis has reminded householders to check their council tax band, and make sure they aren't being overcharged.

National Savings and Investments has announced the November 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

One million UK households and businesses risk losing landline access as Openreach retires the PSTN.

Promuscle Products, which supplies sports supplements in UK and global markets, has entered administration after 15 years

Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

Tucked away just north of Hertford lies the peaceful Waterford Heath. Have you visited?

Love exploring National Trust sites and fancy a nice walk with plenty of activities? Then look no further than this stunning Cambridgeshire estate.

Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications you might have missed.

Love exploring National Trust sites and fancy a nice walk with plenty of activities? Then visit Shaw's Corner in Ayot St Lawrence.

Hatfield Forest near Hertfordshire has been praised for its views and for being the perfect place for dog walks.

The Fir and Ponds Wood walking route takes you through woodland, meadows and is perfect for spotting wildlife.

Hidden behind walls, hedges and historic gateways, these seven hidden gardens are a must-visit.

In a county packed with historic locations, few streets possess quite as much character as Fishpool Street in St Albans.

Citizens Advice North Herts backs Talk Money Week (November 2-6), urging Letchworth residents to discuss finances, debt, benefits, savings and pensions.

Ruislip Lido is just a 50-minute drive from North Hertfordshire and is the perfect place to visit for a fun day out.

A St Albans road is set to shut for electrical connection works next month

Fuel-saving ‘slow squeeze’ hack debunked by expert, who warns UK motorists it will not cut petrol or diesel costs; repeated topping off can damage vehicles.

Around 20 million households in council tax bands A to D are due £100 towards energy bills. Find out when payments could begin and how the money will be paid.

Thousands of people - mostly mums - are due money back from historic State Pension errors, as HMRC has sent out 311,000 letters to people who could be missing out.

A legal expert has revealed your rights if you are disturbed by trick-or-treaters on Halloween or if anyone causes damage to your property during the holiday.

ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street have often been moved or axed from the schedule due to live sport, with next week no different.

From £100 energy bill help to higher pensions, ISA savings and first-time buyer support, here's my personal finance writer's verdict on Budget 2026.

If you're looking to recycle your pumpkin once Halloween is over, here's what you can do

Malibu Health Products has entered administration after 27 years in business after a fire at its St Albans factory.

A dangerous driver from Luton has been jailed after a crash that left a firefighter paralysed and in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

The latest court results from St Albans and the surrounding areas.

Little more than half an hour from London, you might not expect to find a village surrounded by rolling countryside so close to the capital.

Councillors will no longer have an automatic right to call in planning applications for St Albans committee decisions under the new rules.

Rising above the woodlands of the Ashridge Estate, the Bridgewater Monument remains one of Hertfordshire's most striking landmarks.

Pop favourites McFly are the first act announced for Hitchin Live at the Priory 2027.

Bowmans Cross plans could bring 5,000 homes to Hertsmere Green Belt, with schools, shops, jobs and parks between London Colney, Colney Heath and South Mimms.