The lack of transparency surrounding the decision to plough an additional £18.4m into four projects to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been highlighted at a meeting of county councillors.

From festive adverts to "flawless" pints of stout, The Boot has featured in a new Guinness list naming the best public houses in Britain.

Have your say on a new consultation for revised parking charges on multiple St Albans city centre roads.

St Albans is among the happiest place to live in the UK, according to a new survey by Rightmove.

The police watchdog has told Hertfordshire Constabulary to examine whether "homophobic assumptions" led to failures in an investigation into a man's death in March 2024.

More than £5,000 worth of skincare products were seized and two people arrested in Hemel Hempstead.

This weekend is looking cool and rainy across St Albans and Harpenden.

A pewter plate was stolen from a property in Church Road, Kimpton, on Tuesday, November 11, leading to a police appeal for security footage and information.

St Albans councillors have backed a motion that aims to promote transgender rights and will “actively encourage” LGBTQ+ people to apply for council jobs.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is to trial Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in December to "keeping communities safe" and "tackle serious crime".

Runners and families are set to take part in a festive charity event in Flamstead later this month.

A signalling fault in London this afternoon is causing disruptions to the Thameslink network across Hertfordshire, with passengers travelling southbound from St Albans City, Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage advised to plan ahead.

A member of staff at Flower Pots Nursery in Kings Langley has admitted making and distributing indecent images of a child.

fit20 Harpenden is marking its first year in the community with strong member growth, excellent retention and powerful transformations across all ages.

The wife of a St Albans classic car driver who was tragically killed has been left "deeply disappointed" following the conclusion of an inquest into his death.

On this day in 2015, Apprentice finalist and reality TV star Luisa Zissman collaborated with a St Albans jeweller on a jewellery collection.

A partial closure has been secured for a property in Hemel Hempstead, following reports of anti-social behaviour and drug use at the address.

The Pudding Stop company has come under fire after documents revealed the company owes more than £126,000 to staff.

An exhibition exploring St Albans' historic inns and alehouses is well under way at the city centre museum.

Hemel Hempstead's newest burger restaurant marked its arrival with a wild "street party" and £2 burgers.

Century-old Indian vegetarian food brand, Bikanervala, to open its second location in the heart of Southall.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly carrying four passengers - and suspected shoplifters - without a valid driving licence or insurance in St Albans.

Leading Hertfordshire County Cllr Paul Zukowskyj has hit back at calls for the authority to withdraw support for a quarry on the site of the former Hatfield aerodrome.

Navigating motherhood can be very difficult, Ellie Sillery, 32, utilised her multimedia skills to create St Albans Mama - to help those in the city and afar - while documenting her passions, posting how to guides, relatable content and even hosting e...

A prolific St Albans shoplifter has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning him from entering specified shopping areas in Potters Bar.

As the festive calendar continues, a new taste of Christmas event is coming to Christopher Place.

Herts police are warning businesses and residents in St Albans after several reports were received of fake bank notes being used across the county.

On this day in 2019, plans were announced to reintroduce endangered water voles to the River Ver north of St Albans after an absence of more than 30 years.

Herts police are appealing to the public for help tracing Paul Mason, 51, who has links to St Albans, Watford, Luton and London.

The St Albans heat of the annual Rotary Young Chef competition was fiercely fought, showcasing the culinary talents of youngsters from across the region.

Lucy’s Patisserie celebrated a milestone on Friday, November 28, as the beloved local patisserie marked its one-year anniversary with a special party for customers, neighbours, and supporters who have helped shape its journey over the past twelve m...

A "vulnerable" St Albans man has gone missing, prompting a police appeal.

St Albans has the smallest homes with the highest prices outside of London, new data reveals.

Staff and pupils at independent senior school, St Albans School, are celebrating an outstanding ISI inspection.

A Hemel man has been jailed for more than 10 years after being found guilty of dealing cocaine and heroin.

On this day in 2019, young activists took part in the first Harpenden Climate Strike.

The team behind The Pudding Stop has announced a new identity ahead of a highly-anticipated relaunch.

There will be no trains between St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction until at least the end of today due to a fallen tree.

A meat theft from a Berkhamsted shop has sparked a police appeal.

A van has been "damaged" by a fallen tree which has closed the A414 between London Colney and Colney Heath.

The A414 in the Colney Heath and London Colney areas due to a fallen tree.

Mark your calendars as the iconic St Albans Round Table Santa float is returning to tonight.

On this day in 2016, St Albans businesses teamed up to create a Calendar Girls-style Christmas card.

The hunt is on to find the most festive dog in St Albans, as a city church launches its Christmas programme by singing carols in Clarence Park.

Over 28,000 vapes were seized across the county by Hertfordshire Trading Standards in 2025, as the number of 11 to 17-year-old vape users has more than doubled since 2019.

Actor John Alford is set to be sentenced this week after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls during a party at a friend's home in Hertfordshire.

Developers looking to create up to 5,000 homes alongside new primary and secondary schools on land in Colney Heath have submitted a planning application known as 'scoping opinion'.

Plans to expand a Hertfordshire school for children with learning difficulties have demonstrated the need for additional spaces for SEND pupils across the county.

A driver involved in a recent St Albans crash was allegedly "disqualified in June".

A St Albans man is wanted in connection with a GBH incident, as police launch an investigation and appeal for information.