Hertfordshire's director of public health is advising residents to be "cautious" after the lifting of national Covid restrictions – as Covid cases in Hertfordshire continue to rise.

The World Health Organisation say the lambda variant has been found in 29 countries so far and some cases have been confirmed in the UK.

A mosque in Borehamwood was converted into a temporary Covid vaccination clinic.

Many key stations on the Northern line will be closed for four months as part of a £700million upgrade of Bank station.

Two men have been found guilty of murder after two friends were lured to a street and brutally attacked.

A gardener from Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire has been recognised nationally for her green-fingered efforts during lockdown and has won a prestigious competition.

A charity working to teach young people about the dangers of pornography is producing short films about healthy relationships.

West Hertfordshire hospitals chiefs have investigated after a patient was discharged with a 'foreign object' left inside following a procedure.

Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg Butternut Squash & Lentil Lasagne contains pork, beef and milk.

The British Medical Association (BMA) has spoken out the lockdown announcement saying that it could lead to “potentially devastating consequences” .

Speaking to MPs, Sajid Javid said that it was the “right time to get our nation closer to normal life”.

A planned review that business and transport groups warned would lead to bus service cuts in London has been postponed until September, the Government has confirmed.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas for the rest of the day (Monday).

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after he crashed into the central reservation of the A1.

A gardener from Middlewich in Cheshire has been recognised nationally for her green-fingered efforts during lockdown and has won a prestigious competition.

The Prime Minister is expected to say that the country can move to Step 4 of the plan to lift coronavirus measures.

A serious crash has shut the A1 in Borehamwood this afternoon.

Alcohol consumption is likely to be high with Boris Johnson urged to grant an emergency Bank Holiday Monday in the event of an England win.

The company claim the new supermarket product is a first of its kind in the UK.

A garden in Ipswich and the local community have been recognised nationally for their green-fingered efforts during lockdown and have won a prestigious competition.

Hertfordshire’s top public health boss is urging people to be “kind to each other” when coronavirus rules are scrapped amid an increase of cases.

A homeowner who challenged planning regulations after his self-build project became unauthorised has been ordered to pay nearly £120,000 in a community infrastructure tax by a High Court judge.

A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Everard in a case that has caused widespread shock and outrage.

Police are investigating an assault at a cemetery earlier this month.

The EastEnders set in Borehamwood was broken into by two intruders who later filmed themselves re-enacting a famous scene from the soap.

Tube bosses have backed down from controversial plans to discipline staff who are absent due to Covid-19 after lockdown eases on July 19.

A gardener from Cambridge has been recognised nationally for his green-fingered efforts during lockdown and has won a prestigious competition.

Health chiefs in west Herts are looking to build on the success of their ‘Covid virtual hospital’, by offering a similar service for patients with heart failure and pulmonary disease.

It comes as the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to declare an emergency bank holiday of the Three Lions can pull off a historic victory.

The nation will be at a standstill as the Three Lions attempt to finally add to the World Cup triumph of 1966.

Council officers have been the green light to further explore a proposal to introduce a bike hire scheme in Borehamwood.

An experienced hiker has called for safety measures after he sunk to his waist in what he likened to "quicksand" during a visit to a reservoir.

The so-called “freedom day” is expected on July 19, with a decision on whether or not to go ahead being taken a week earlier.

Sajid Javid said it was a “responsible thing for anyone to do” as he confirmed he would continue to wear a face mask in certain situations in public.

Hundreds of children who have been taken into care in Hertfordshire are scattered across the UK, it has emerged.

England fans will lob £1.2 million worth of beer during England's Euro 2020 semi-final tonight, experts have predicted.

Council officials are hoping to persuade residents in Hertfordshire to throw away less food.

The pub chain has criticised the government for rules that will bolster supermarkets rather than the hospitality sector.

The policing priorities for the next three months across Hertsmere have been set.

Volunteers are providing food and other goods in the heart of one of the most deprived communities in the country.

A pub is temporarily shutting its doors due to several of its staff members being advised to self-isolate.

Despite the positive news concerning the end of lockdown, Mr Johnson was eager to stress that the coronavirus pandemic is “far from over”.

Sainsbury’s bid to offer better value for customers, following the launch of its Sainsbury’s Quality, Aldi Price Match commitment.

Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference tonight

The Prime Minister will address the nation two weeks ahead of 'Freedom Day'.

A garden in Borehamwood has been filled with sewage and floodwater on-and-off for nearly ten years.

Staff from Hertsmere Borough Council are among those to be recognised for their contribution to maintaining essential services during the pandemic.

Hertfordshire County Council is investing £9.6m to help residents, businesses and communities recover from the impact of the pandemic.

The supermarket chain has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August.

Hertfordshire’s police watchdog is to set up a taskforce to look at ‘disproportionality’ in actions taken by the police force.