The weekend will feel less intense than the past week, with sunshine giving way to increased cloud by Sunday. 

A man from Hemel Hempstead who threw bleach over a young child has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.

Hundreds are heading down to this year's Foodies Festival at Oaklands College to enjoy live music, sample a variety of cuisines and dance the night away, here is everything you need to know about this weekend's event.

Hollywood star George Clooney was spotted directing his new film, "The Boys in the Boat", at a county council office in Hertfordshire.

A man who died after being hit by a train is believed to have escaped from a custody van on the A1(M) this morning.

Plans to build a small housing development have been refused due to harm to the Green Belt and poor connectivity.

Jewellery has been stolen in a burglary from an antique store in Berkhamsted, sparking a police appeal.

Councillor Paul de Kort has been re-elected leader of St Albans City and District Council for a third time.

A beloved pub is set to reopen next week following a £500,000 refurbishment.

A man who died after being hit by a train near Welwyn North station is believed to have escaped from a court van on the A1(M) this morning.

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence following an incident outside a synagogue.

The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Residents and football fans are being urged to dig deep and help raise money for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust in memory of Harrison Turner.

A former Newcastle United captain and England striker was spotted at a Hertfordshire restaurant this week.

Herts police have confirmed they were unaware of reported vandalism and theft of banners which lead to the cancellation of Loud & Proud in London Colney.

Here's a list of eight of the best places to cool off in Hertfordshire this week, complete with Tripadvisor and Google Review scores.

A fundraiser for a Harpenden schoolboy with leukaemia has raised more than £37,000 to support hospital care in his honour.

Ofsted has praised a thriving St Albans nursery that nurtures children's curiosity and confidence in a new report.

An ice cream shop with "deep roots" in the district has confirmed its return to Harpenden.

In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, Tommy the tabby cat asks: "Can you give me a home?"

A pride festival in London Colney, called Loud & Proud, has been cancelled due to individuals "vandalising and stealing" property advertising the event.

After a hot coffee cup fell in his lap and left him with “life-changing” burns on his penis, a Harpenden, Hertfordshire, holidaymaker is seeking compensation.

A date has been set for a premises licence meeting for a coffee shop Brass Monkey in Radlett to sell alcohol.

Dr Jenny Rafter, associate professor and deputy head of school for social work at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), was invited to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace after being nominated by the Department of Education.

Police have released an update after a teenage boy was threatened at the Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead.

Police are appealing to the public after items, including bank cards, were stolen from a parked vehicle in Harpenden

A knife amnesty took place across Hertfordshire, resulting in the surrender of 310 bladed weapons, including knives, swords, and machetes.

Nearly 100 new homes could be built on the edge of a village under plans which have drawn mixed views from the community.

Alcohol could soon be served daily in a retirement village bar.

A six-car pileup on the M1 in St Albans left two people in hospital and others with minor injuries.

Thunderstorm warnings are in place for Hertfordshire on what could be the hottest May day on record.

A motorcyclist was treated in hospital after a serious collision on the M25 between London Colney and South Mimms.

The force have proved an update after a police helicopter was seen circling above the St Albans area.

The Mermaid pub in St Albans celebrated the Bank Holiday in style with a fantastic festival and three CAMRA awards.

An appeal has been launched after a dangerously out of control dog was reported to have bitten a man on the leg in Potters Bar.

A care provider has delivered 130 blankets as part of a community knitting project.

A new exhibition exploring growth between the world wars is now open to the public.

St Albans parkrun welcomed 374 participants for its 680th event at Verulamium Park.

Liberal Democrat Cllr Paul Zukowskyj is heading off to Ukraine to attend an international summit - and he is taking tonnes of medical supplies and humanitarian aid with him.

Here are 5 Hertfordshire planning applications that might have gone under the radar.

County councillors have resolved to oppose any attempt by the government to abolish Hertfordshire Constabulary.

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

Police officers have been recognised after helping to save lives.

A new training centre aimed at helping local people secure qualifications in construction has opened at Oakland College in St Albans.

A new walking and cycling route is inviting residents and visitors to explore the outdoors on foot or by bike.

Morrisons has revealed plans to close around 100 loss-making convenience stores with three at risk in Hertfordshire.

Four new police dogs have joined the fight against crime.

The Herts Advertiser has published one death notice in the last seven days.

With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.

A "vulnerable" woman has gone missing in Hertfordshire has sparked police appeal.