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

More than £7,000 has been raised to support a family whose home was destroyed by a fire over the weekend.

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

St Albans' Travelodge is gearing up for a staycation boom in the city by launching 10 new job roles.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

A teenager was left injuries when he was attacked in St Albans.

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

Higher charges have come into force and will continue when a new contract comes into operation later this year.

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'.

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

More than £4 million is to be spent buying a piece of land to expand a waste transfer station.

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.

Following the last review on June 24 the next look into the UK's travel list is expected in the week commencing July 12.

CONCERNS have been raised about the number of instances where ‘stop and search’ may NOT have been justified in Hertfordshire last year, while data shows an increase in its use across the county.

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.