It was a year ago today that the country's chief medical officer reported the first patient in Hertfordshire had tested positive for coronavirus.

Boris Johnson’s road-map out of lockdown has offered hope that non-essential retailers could open as early as next month.

A hunt is under way to locate one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted the Manaus variant of coronavirus, a new strain that may spread more rapidly and respond less well to existing vaccines.

A new closure at a busy junction has been enforced after barriers and cones were introduced, latest pictures show.

Is it me or are the weeks flowing past at a rate of knots but on the positive side bringing closer the days when I can sit in the garden and read a good film biography?

Work is to begin next month on a new £220,000 children’s playground in St Albans.

Services at a specialist cancer centre in north-west London could be moved to Watford after a review found the current site is not fit for purpose.

From an entirely selfish perspective, I find lockdowns fail to live up the negative hype. Yes, I fully concur that if alone, at whatever age, you must spend your time going stir crazy as you rattle around the house, contemplating breaking the law ...

I sit back into my sofa and open a brand-new hardback. I’ve been looking forward to reading Bill Gates’ new book How to avoid a Climate Disaster.

A project to rebuild a community centre has taken a step forward with a planning application imminent.

Hello, we'll be bringing you live updates from Downing Street where Matt Hancock is set to make further announcements about the rollout of the Covid vaccine.

Just over 600 people have been slapped with coronavirus fines by Hertfordshire police since the pandemic began, new figures show.

As part of a new monthly series, the St Albans Review is charting every crime in the town on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.

The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s.

The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”

Government funding to repair damaged roads in Hertfordshire has been slashed by nearly a quarter for the coming year.

KFC has revealed the locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

Police have issued a £10,000 coronavirus fine to the organiser of a remembrance service which was attended by more than 100 people.

Trucks worth thousands of pounds have been destroyed after they were set on fire.

Schools and safe social contact with loved ones are being prioritised in the easing of lockdown.

A police force is urging dog owners to keep their pets safe as more people are becoming concerned over dog thefts during lockdown.

An action group set up in light of the Black Lives Matter protests over the summer is to host an open discussion on racism in football.

A top public health boss believes there is an “opportunity to exit this pandemic” after Boris Johnson revealed his road map out of lockdown.

A new road junction that had been opposed by more than a thousand people has finally been completed.

No trouble was reported at a funeral service in Watford which police feared would draw large crowds and breach coronavirus laws.

Major work at London King’s Cross station will lead to service changes at many stations later this week.

THE South East will be hotter than Madrid and Venice tomorrow as the country enjoys a spell of warm weather.

Police have warned of potential traffic disruption in the St Albans area ahead of a funeral procession today.

More than 850 child sexual abuse crimes have been recorded in Hertfordshire, new figures reveal.

The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

Tensions were high on Good Morning Britain as Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed on Tuesday morning's show.

All schools in England will reopen on March 8.

Stay with us throughout the day for updates as Boris Johnson sets out his road map out of lockdown for England.

Boris Johnson is to set out a “steady as she goes” plan for easing England’s lockdown, with schools and outdoor activities the first in line for a return.

All schools in England will be told to reopen to all pupils on March 8 as part of the Prime Minister’s roadmap of easing lockdown restrictions.

Hertfordshire fire crews responded to thousands of false alarms in a year, including dozens from malicious hoaxers putting lives in 'serious danger'.

Work to replace street lights will lead to eight weeks of overnight closures of parts of the M25 and A405.

All adults are now targeted to be offered coronavirus vaccines by the end of July – but the health secretary still insists the Government must take a “cautious” approach to easing restrictions.

This week, fellow travellers, I turn the clock back to 1971. Where have those 50 years gone? There have certainly been some changes. Can you believe it was still legal then for pubs to refuse to serve a woman on her own.

There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.

Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

Planning permission has been given to a landmark £60 million development in a prime city centre site.

Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.

Fraudsters are trying to fool people into handing over personal information through fake emails claiming to be from Currys PC World.

Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend. 

He was hardly what you would deem a sage, but out of the mouths of mediocrity spark sporadic flashes of brilliance: Sven Goran Ericson once said "to wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are". It’s true, we should never wish to b...

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Watford's mayor has said Sadiq Khan can expect to receive a "widespread campaign" against a proposal to charge non London-residents to drive into the capital.