Tree surgeons in Harpenden transformed a potentially mundane task into a work of art by carving an owl sculpture from a tree stump.

An outdoor cinema event in St Albans has been cancelled, disappointing film fans and families alike.

Owners of Northaw restaurant Judges have said they are "utterly heartbroken", but have defiantly said it will rebuild after a devastating fire.

A suspicious device was safely detonated via controlled explosion in St Albans.

Two people have been charged in connection with 20 shoplifting offences in St Albans.

A decision on whether 84 homes can be built on the Green Belt in Sandridge has been delayed after concerns were raised about skylark protection measures.

Motorway closures in Hertfordshire have been confirmed for this week by National Highways - with the M1, M25, and A1(M) all affected.

Verulamium Park is one of many green spaces across the district suffering amid an ongoing drought and high temperatures.

Grassroots sports clubs are being encouraged to apply for a new funding opportunity.

A community garden in Chiswell Green was "broken into" on the same night that Lazy Llama café was allegedly burgled.

No one was injured following a huge fire at a restaurant in Northaw yesterday, with firefighters battling the blaze for almost 12 hours.

A BMW was seized after its driver was allegedly spotted using their mobile phone at the wheel on the M25 in South Mimms.

St Albans parkrun welcomed 375 participants for its 690th event at Verulamium Park.

The Prime Minister’s announcement to accelerate social care reform in the UK has been welcomed by a county council.

The alleged theft of parcels from a St Albans doorstep have sparked a police appeal.

Firefighters are battling a blaze at Judges restaurant in Northaw this afternoon. We'll bring you more as we get it.

Hertfordshire County Council has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on increased financial powers for areas with a Mayoral Strategy Authority and commitment to increased devolution in England.

The historic St Albans South Signal Box reopened to the public after a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Firefighters are battling a blaze that has broken out at a building site in Hoddesdon.

The police watchdog has ordered Herts Constabulary to review whether "homophobic assumptions" played a role in its investigation into the sudden death of a gay man.

A bowling club celebrated a week of victories.

Phase one of an 8,500-home "new town" development in Hertfordshire has been approved.

A warning has been issued after a "carelessly discarded" cigarette set grass alight beside the A414 in St Albans.

A major housing scheme targeting Sandridge Green Belt has been recommended for approval ahead of a council meeting tonight (August 3).

A teenager has suffered a serious head injury after an attempted robbery in Bishop's Stortford.

Read the full outstanding report for Samuel Ryder Academy in St Albans under the new Ofsted guidelines.

Building work is expected to begin this month to restore Ver Meadows caravan park in Redbourn after a major fire last summer.

Three have been arrested after a woman was "sexually assaulted" in Waterside, London Colney.

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.

A leisure centre has been shortlisted for a prestigious UK-wide award celebrating excellence in physical activity and wellbeing.

Decision day is fast approaching for a housing scheme proposed behind Colney Heath's only pub.

A hotel has unveiled a fully refurbished health and fitness club.

The owner of Lazy Llama Café in Chiswell Green says she "feels like giving up" after being targeted by an alleged burglary for the second time.

Six homes can be built on “verdant” Radlett land behind a row of houses despite 96 objections after refusal was overturned at appeal.

The Herts Advertiser has published two death notices in the last seven days.

A police force has been named the best in the country for public confidence.

The planned new North West Hertfordshire Council is now set to be called West Hertfordshire Council after an intervention from the leaders of two existing authorities.

A girl has been seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcyclist and pedestrian on the A414 in Hemel Hempstead.

Police have released an image of a man they'd like to identify after parcels were damaged and stolen in Hemel Hempstead.

A rare partial solar eclipse will be in the UK this August. Here's how and when you can see it.

With the long summer holidays now stretching on, many parents are facing the annual juggling act of balancing work with childcare.

A packed out concert has raised thousands for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).

The sale of a £20 million plot of land marketed as "The Quadrant" online is nearing completion.

Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School, located on Sandridge Road, met the expected Ofsted standard across the board, with two areas deemed to be strong.

Viral sensation and Britain’s favourite school teacher James B Partridge is set to perform two shows in Hertfordshire this Autumn.

Both men and women can expect long and healthy lives in Harpenden, new statistics from the ONS reveal.

A Hollywood actor and ITV reporter have shouted out The Odyssey cinema in St Albans at the premiere of one of this year's most anticipated films.

There are food safety alerts in place for some items sold at Asda, Tesco and Waitrose and more

Two people have fallen victim to distraction fraud in recent incidents in St Albans, both targeted while withdrawing cash.

A teenager has been arrested after allegedly riding an illegal e-bike dangerously through Harpenden town centre.