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.

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.

Parish councils in London Colney and Colney Heath are joining forces to help residents understand planning proposals that could reshape their villages.

A police-led incident has "stopped" traffic in both directions on the M1 between between J8 (Hemel Hempstead) and J9 (Dunstable).

A 73-year-old woman who died in a suspected murder in Hitchin has been remembered as "kind and caring" by her family.

The reason behind Immigration Enforcement officers being spotted in Hatfield Road, St Albans has been revealed.

The M25 has finally reopened between Bricket Wood and London Colney after a "police incident" forced it to close in both directions.

Plumbing students are stepping into the future with virtual reality technology, thanks to a new project at Oaklands College.

Serial shoplifter Megan Messenger who stole more than £1,300 of goods, including a garden fountain, has avoided jail.

Here are five Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month.

Hertfordshire County Council moves towards Council of Sanctuary status as councillors share family refugee stories and agree to join City of Sanctuary network.

Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation

Two roads in Harpenden are set to close for up to 11 weeks for major gas main replacement works

Rainy weekends can be tough for families, but Hertfordshire offers plenty of indoor attractions to keep children entertained and adults engaged.

From independent retailers to established hospitality venues, here's 10 high street shops in Hertfordshire we've loved and lost.

Nouvellè Lounge in Marshalswick, St Albans has been named Hertfordshire’s best at the 2026 ARTA Awards.

An updated Ofsted report has praised Busy Bees in Marshalswick for its improvements, rating it as meeting the expected standard in all areas.

Parents at Prae Wood Primary School in St Albans have started a new initiative to encourage cycling to school.

Hertfordshire Constabulary contacted 1,973 people under Clare’s Law in 2026, offering partners’ abuse histories to help prevent violence and serious harm.

Police have found a missing woman from Harpenden following an appeal.

Utility works on Hertfordshire’s roads are to be put under the spotlight at a summit that aims to bring together MPs, councillors and companies.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is honouring the St Albans Police Cadets during the UK's inaugural National Cadet Week.