SNIFFER dogs have long been used to find drugs or explosives, but the latest canine recruits to Hertfordshire's police force are trained to sniff out mobile phones and laptops.

Videos are uploaded under the search term #fakecovidtest where teenagers can find them with more than 6.5 million views.

Hertfordshire police are advising that e-scooters can only be used on private land and that they will continue to crackdown on illegal use.

A teenager was left ‘shaken up’ following an ‘aggressive and unprovoked’ robbery in which his bag was stolen.

The new partnership will enable customers to find information and book or order the necessary COVID-19 travel testing services.

A car that delivers blood transfusions, breast milk for newborn babies and Covid test results around the clock is already making emergency deliveries after a charitable donation.

An elderly woman has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries when she was struck by a car.

CCTV cameras are set to be installed in St Albans’ biggest park just weeks after a teenager was brutally attacked.

St Albans District Council is set to complete its £6.25 million purchase of a city centre building.

It's football season and it's time to make a MIND-BLOWING SAVE!

A man who called Newsnight political editor Nicholas Watt a “traitor” as the BBC journalist was chased near Downing Street has denied a public order offence.

A train station is to be revitalised thanks to a £250,000 grant.

Sniffer dogs have long been used to find drugs or explosives, but the latest canine recruits to the Hertfordshire Police are trained to sniff out mobile phones and laptops.

Public health chief Jim McManus has urged parents to continue with twice weekly lateral flow testing to halt the spread of Covid-19 into schools – as one Hemel Hempstead high school returns to remote learning.

A vegan market serving food and drinks as well as ethical clothing and jewellery is coming back to St Albans with everything from cheese to fried ‘chickhun’.

A second man has been charged with murder following the death of 35-year-old Beau Robinson in Burnham. 

Some of St Albans' city centre streets could remain closed to traffic permanently.

Brits have been urged to take urgent action in a biodiversity crisis that could wipe out many of our most treasured crops.

A record number of women in Hertfordshire had an abortion last year, figures show, amid a relaxation in rules around seeking treatment at home.

People across west Hertfordshire are being invited to have their say on future urgent care services at St Albans City Hospital.

A 15-year-old boy was attacked by a group of boys and now his mum is urging the police to have a stronger presence in Verulamium Park.

Toby Carvery have become well known for supporting British troops, this is the fifth time the carvery chain has supported UK military.

The British summer is not quite over yet with weather forecasters expecting several heatwaves in July.

This year's list has a mixture of traditionally popular names, as well as several new entries.

A survey from Elanco Animal Health indicates that 42% of dog owners are not aware of what lungworm is or how it can infect dogs.

The nurse advisor for Allergy UK has revealed why many of us are suffering particularly badly with hay fever this year.

This week, Fold Hill have issued an urgent recall on a range of products sold at Pets At Home and Sainsbury’s.

International Women in Business Symposium is a collaboration between local businesswoman Jackie Groundsell, owner of 1230 The Women’s Company and Birds on the Blog, and Sian Murphy (based in Kent) owner of Women in Business Radio Show.

The latest chapter in the oldest rivalry in international football will unfold at Euro 2020 on when England meet Scotland at Wembley.

It comes as the latest weekly surveillance report from Public Health England shows that Covid-19 case rates continue to increase across England.

With new symptoms identified and hay fever season in full flow, it is not easy to tell the difference between allergies and Covid-19.

Under the plans, staff working with adults will be given 16 weeks to get vaccinated or face losing their jobs.

The Prime Minister’s former aide has blamed Mr Hancock for failings during the Covid response.

A 15-year-old boy was beaten up by a group of eight to 12 teenagers in St Albans' Verulamium Park.

More than 85% of eligible care home staff in Swindon has received the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. In Wiltshire the figure currently stands at 83%.

A 57-year-old man has been charged after a journalist was confronted and chased by protesters near Downing Street.

Over 100 illegal car modifications were made in Hertfordshire over the last year, new research reveals.

The Prime Minister’s former aide has blamed Mr Hancock for failings during the Covid response.

Aldi has announced a change to supermarkets to coincide with the Euro 2020 tournament.

The high pollen levels could make allergy symptoms unbearable for millions of sufferers across the UK.

Hertfordshire Constabulary now has more officers than at any time in its history.

Over 100 illegal car modifications were made in Hertfordshire over the last year, new research reveals.

Hertfordshire Constabulary now has more officers than at any time in its history.

Campaigners say the public have given a “stunningly negative” verdict on plans to redevelop hospitals in west Hertfordshire.

He told a Downing Street press conference that the spread of the Delta variant meant “we have obviously faced a very difficult choice”.

A woman from Ottershaw near Chertsey could lose more than a dozen teeth after she was diagnosed years late with a gum disease.

Boris Johnson will be accompanied by Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance during today's Downing Street press conference.

A motorist managed to escape with minor injuries after his Mazda careered across three lanes on the M25 and collided with a lorry.

A motorist managed to escape with minor injuries after his Mazda careered across three lanes on the M25 and collided with a lorry.

Henry Faure Walker, CEO of Newsquest Media Group and Chairman of the News Media Association has been awarded an MBE.