Council leaders from across Hertfordshire are spear-heading a drive to establish a forum with developers.

Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Hertsmere Borough Council has warned dog fouling is on the rise locally and has revealed the biggest problem hotspots.

HEALTH commissioners have agreed to a £2.5m funding boost to cut the length of time that children with autism have to wait for a diagnosis in Hertfordshire.

A mass participation run in Hertfordshire is set to serve as a pilot event for the government’s “Covid status certification” scheme.

Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

HOSPITAL consultant Dermot O’Riordan has raised concerns that the "sharp elbowed" and the "articulate middle class" may be prioritised for treatment as waiting lists grow.

A survey by Which has ranked the best and worst motorway service stations across the UK.

THE ‘phenomenal’ work of staff during a ‘relentless year’ has been recognised by leading healthcare official Jane Halpin.

Stab victims accounted for up to 80 admissions to Hertfordshire hospitals last year, figures suggest.

New Covid guidelines will allow two regular indoor visitors at care homes from April 12.

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Amazon Prime has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in April.

Some will offer a wide array of marinated meats cooked to perfection while others will offer dry burgers and a poor selection of condiments.

Here are some of the best things to watch this Easter Weekend in 2021.

A tobacco detection dog helped sniff out almost 79,000 illegal cigarettes and over a kilo of tobacco during a two-day operation.

More than 250 people are believed to have contracted Covid-19 in hospital at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, figures suggest.

Hertfordshire’s largest beer, cider and perry festival will not return to St Albans' Alban Arena this year but will instead take place in the city's pubs.

The UK’s largest ever film studios could be built on the outskirts of Borehamwood, it has emerged.

Two private schools named after a merchant are considering dropping his name due to his "links to the slave trade".

An Army medical officer whose missions have taken him around the world says a routine posting in Africa has been "quite simply the biggest challenge of his life".

Police patrols are being stepped up across Hertfordshire this bank holiday weekend to ensure people are following coronavirus rules.

An application to de-register land in Borehamwood as a village green will go to a public inquiry.

Three cannabis farms have been found during police raids which were carried out following an investigation into human trafficking and modern slavery.

HERTFORDSHIRE County Council leader Cllr David Williams says a government decision NOT to allow virtual attendance at council meetings after May 7 is “illogical”.

Aldi is on track to have all product packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025.

A number of other countries have paused their use of the vaccine in younger people until more evidence can be gathered.

A number of polling stations have been relocated ahead of local elections in May.

Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers would have to stay in their local area.

March again saw criminals jailed for an array of offences in Hertfordshire, as the justice systems continues its work despite lockdown.

Lockdown restrictions in England have been eased as of today.

The warning comes as the government’s lockdown exit strategy gathers pace.

Sadiq Khan has pledged to roll out 4G mobile phone coverage across all Tube stations and tunnels if re-elected on May 6.

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said vaccine passports would be “the last straw” for struggling pubs and force bar staff into a “bitter civil liberties war” with customers.

Friends and families will be reunited and team sports will resume in a major easing of England’s lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

More than 3,000 patients have been waiting for a year or longer for treatment at Hertfordshire hospitals.

The UK could see record-high March temperatures as restrictions on outdoor gatherings are eased in England.

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Campaigners are considering escalating their complaint about the approval of two blocks of flats in Borehamwood, which they claim has breached a planning policy.

A boys' school has been given 'appreciation medals' for its "extraordinary efforts" at the start of the Covid pandemic.

A retired doctor says she is most looking forward to hugging her grandchildren again soon after she was fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

A new video has revealed more about a trust's plans to redevelop and rebuild Watford General Hospital.

An artist who recently recovered from a rare form of breast cancer has said she is honoured to have seen her artwork that paid tribute to the NHS displayed on several multi screens in Oxford Street.

Newsquest is committed to bringing an open and honest view of the climate crisis.

Police investigating a common assault have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.

The 'alcolock' would be connected to the vehicle ignition system to prevent it from starting if the driver is over the limit.

Council officers have been paying home visits to check people at risk of spreading Covid are self-isolating properly.

A knife was found inside a car by police officers who had been originally responding to a separate incident.

Council-owned leisure centres in Hertsmere have received a funding lifeline as the industry prepares to open its doors again following the temporary closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

YOU don't need to be a stargazer to spot this month's celestial wonder, with a Full Worm Moon set to dominate the sky this weekend.