St Albans Good Neighbour Scheme has been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026.

Around 9,300 Hertfordshire adults are alcohol-dependent, yet only one in four receives treatment; 3,700 use opiates or crack cocaine, council data shows.

A section of a road in St Albans is set to close to vehicles for utility works this month

A global Microsoft outage is continuing to affect services including Teams and Outlook. Here's how the issue is impacting Hertfordshire.

Restaurant Samrat in St Albans has been shortlisted in the Asian Curry Awards 2026

The artist behind Banksy-esque graffiti on a Park Street pub has come forward to share the heartwarming story behind his Remembrance Day work.

A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of an 80-year-old woman, Brenda Raymond, found on fire in a Hertfordshire block of flats.

Union Jacks and St George's crosses are appearing on lampposts across London Colney a year after a national campaign began.

Hemel Hempstead Old Town High Street is closed today for filming today (November 13).

Plans for a new home in Smallford and rooflight details for a listed building in St Albans are among the latest planning applications submitted to the council

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into David Walliams after a number of allegations of serious sexual offences

The DWP has confirmed new Universal Credit rates from April 2027, with monthly payments rising for single claimants, couples and families with children.

Millions of leaseholders are set to gain new powers to challenge unfair service charges.

A 2016 Royal Mint Peter Rabbit 50p coin, from the sought after Beatrix Potter collection, sold on eBay for more than £200

Aldi is bringing back some of its most popular winter Specialbuys to the middle aisle, including a £29.99 heated clothes airer and an £11.99 Oodie dupe

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is more than 100 years old has returned to the UK.

Suzanne Bailey says she found a moth in M&S tortilla crisps served with a family meal. M&S apologised and said it was investigating.

Microsoft users have reported issues with several apps including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams.

MoneySavingExpert says Virgin Experience Days shoppers should check for a £9.99 annual membership they may not have intended to buy.

The DWP has confirmed new Universal Credit rates from April 2027, with payments rising for people who need care or help with mobility

Aldi's Kevin the Carrot Christmas toys are back in stores from November 12, with Cauli Dog, festive plushies and decorations from £3.49.

The NHS is urging people in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire to take simple steps now to protect their health and prepare for winter.

Tributes have been paid to Loretta Ramswell, founder of the Harpenden Child Contact Centre (HCCC), who died in early October.

Hertfordshire plans pet-friendly safe accommodation for domestic abuse survivors, increasing units from 66 to around 76 and expanding specialist support.

Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed whether books by David Walliams will be removed from libraries after he was accused of sexual misconduct.

Police have released an e-fit of a man sought over a serious sexual offence in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire.

Former Hertfordshire PC Alexandra Nicolaou would have been sacked after sharing sensitive police data and unlawfully accessing records, misconduct panel found.

Harpenden Christmas Carnival returns on November 22, with a parade, Santa, live entertainment, market, fairground rides and 5pm Christmas lights switch-on.

Kikas Coffee and Bakery is coming soon to Victoria Street, St Albans.

A window has been damaged in what police believe to be a firearms discharge near East Drive Recreation Ground, Watford.

Joe Swash stars in Beauty and the Beast pantomime at St Albans’ Alban Arena this Christmas, with BSL and relaxed performances from December 4 to January 3, 2027.

Herts Police are taking part in a week of action to combat knife crime as part of Operation Sceptre.

Plans for around 183 homes in St Albans will face a public inquiry this month

Fancy a seaside getaway? Discover the Kent town of Hythe, just two hours from Hertfordshire, with a great high street, seafront and more.

More than a million yellow box junction penalties issued by councils in England and Wales since 2023, the junction rules and how to challenge a notice.

HMRC has updated its Child Benefit rates for 2027/28, with millions of parents set to receive higher weekly payments.

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Poundland has issued an update today (November 12) as it continues to try to secure a potential rescue deal.

An 80-year-old woman who was 'deliberately set on fire in an attempted murder' in Watford has been named as Brenda Raymond.

Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on an M1 slip road near Bricket Wood.

Good afternoon, we are hearing reports that a person has been hit by a train between Welwyn Garden City and Alexandra Palace.

Police appeal for witnesses after burglaries on Gurney Court Road and Gainsborough Avenue, St Albans, on October 29. Jewellery was stolen in one break-in.

A woman has been arrested after an attempted aggravated burglary involving a "knife" and a robbery in Hertfordshire.

A woman has been arrested after an attempted aggravated burglary involving a "knife" and a robbery in Welwyn Garden City.

Residents of Harpenden and the surrounding ares gathered to pay their respects to those we have lost in the World Wars and since.

Traffic is building after an "accident" closed the M1 slip road at junction 6 (Bricket Wood).

More than 440 children at Busy Bees nurseries in St Albans are taking part in a nationwide reading challenge.

Attempted murder probe launched after woman in her 80s found on fire at Watford flat block.

A son has paid tribute to his “larger-than-life” father, who was killed in an unprovoked attack outside a St Albans pub.

The DWP has issued its first notice under new bank check powers. Find out which three benefits are affected and what banks can share