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Plans have been lodged for up to 100 homes on land north of New Road in Stanborough

Planning and development

100-home development recommended for approval despite hundreds of objections

Hertfordshire has a wide range of excellent options for a classic afternoon tea

Hertfordshire has a wide range of excellent options for a classic afternoon tea

The best places in Hertfordshire for afternoon tea, according to local diners

The two men have been sentenced after a string of charges

The two men have been sentenced after a string of charges

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Two sentenced after dangerous driving, drugs and weapon charges

The property in Stonemead

The property in Stonemead

Four-bedroom detached house in Welwyn Garden City on market for £1.25m

Haji Hussain Mohammed was sentenced to 10 years in prison at St Albans Crown Court

Haji Hussain Mohammed was sentenced to 10 years in prison at St Albans Crown Court

St Albans Crown Court

Jail for man who subjected child to 'sustained campaign of sexual abuse'

Plans have been submitted regarding new traveller pitches near Hatfield

Plans have been submitted regarding new traveller pitches near Hatfield

Welwyn Hatfield Council

Plans to create new traveller pitches near Hatfield

Officers and paramedics were called to Welwyn North railway station to reports of a casualty on the tracks

Officers and paramedics were called to Welwyn North railway station to reports of a casualty on the tracks

British Transport Police

Person dies after being hit by train as major disruption continues

Live updates as disruption declared after person hit by train

Live updates as disruption declared after person hit by train

Lines reopen and services resume after person hit by train

Glen Lawrence, 35, of Mill Road, Royston, was arrested on August 28.

Glen Lawrence, 35, of Mill Road, Royston, was arrested on August 28.

Man charged after car collides with people outside pub

The site would have been built off Great North Road.

The site would have been built off Great North Road.

Planning and development

Hatfield traveller site proposed after family tragedy refused permission

There are plans to build nine homes off School Lane in Welwyn.

There are plans to build nine homes off School Lane in Welwyn.

Planning and development

Plans submitted to build homes next to Hertfordshire hospital

Sahee, an Asiatic lion at Hertfordshire Zoo

Sahee, an Asiatic lion at Hertfordshire Zoo

Popular lion at Hertfordshire zoo dies aged 10

Officers have released CCTV footage in relation to the incident

Officers have released CCTV footage in relation to the incident

CCTV of trio released in connection with robbery at Cuffley shop

Javier Franco was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison.

Javier Franco was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison.

Former army cadet leader jailed for indecently assaulting child

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Bletchley Park is just one hour away from Hertfordshire.

Bletchley Park is just one hour away from Hertfordshire.

Cultural attractions

‘Fascinating’ attraction that shaped British history just an hour from Hertfordshire

Knebworth prepares for paw-some weekend of canine fun

Knebworth prepares for paw-some weekend of canine fun

Popular dog show headed to Knebworth House with competitions and displays

Domini Baker was found to be over the legal limit on Great North Road in Hatfield

Domini Baker was found to be over the legal limit on Great North Road in Hatfield

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Drink-driver who failed to stop after crash banned from the road

Sweet 'Minstrel' and 'Skittles' need a home together

Have you tried this walk?

Have you tried this walk?

The 'beautiful' forest walk with amazing hilltop views in Hertfordshire

Dementia Friendly Wellness Sessions launch

Dementia Friendly Wellness Sessions launch

Free weekly dementia-friendly wellness sessions at Hatfield Leisure Centre

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council

Local government

Herts council asks government for LGR evidence in formal letter

The University of Hertfordshire has confirmed 23 posts have since been made redundant

The University of Hertfordshire has confirmed 23 posts have since been made redundant

University of Hertfordshire

University issues update on future of jobs at risk of redundancy

Have you visited this pub?

Have you visited this pub?

Discover the 'excellent' countryside Hertfordshire pub serving the 'perfect' roast

Haji Hussain Mohammed was jailed for 10 years at St Albans Crown Court

Haji Hussain Mohammed was jailed for 10 years at St Albans Crown Court

St Albans Crown Court

Woman recounts harrowing effects of childhood sexual abuse as man jailed

County Council unveils £2.5m package to deliver everyday improvements for residents

County Council unveils £2.5m package to deliver everyday improvements for residents

Local government

Hertfordshire council announces almost £2.5m package for roads, schools and SEND

Latest court results for Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar

Latest court results for Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar

St Albans Magistrates Court

Latest court results for Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield

Sport

Shiv & Alison's 30-mile C2C Ultra

Fitness club members run, swim and volunteer to support recent events

Welwyn Garden City stun previously unbeaten Mulbarton with 3-0 win.

Welwyn Garden City stun previously unbeaten Mulbarton with 3-0 win.

Great defensive display and goals help City maintain unbeaten start

Parkrun - A stock image of runners in a park

Parkrun - A stock image of runners in a park

Panshanger parkrun results: 40 personal bests at event number 565

Potters Bar has advanced to the next stage of the FA Cup

Potters Bar has advanced to the next stage of the FA Cup

Potters Bar Town beat Barton Rovers 2-1

Sophia Fullbrook

Sophia Fullbrook

Herts amateur golfer chosen to represent England at international championship

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A general view of the racecourse in Bahrain (Molly Hunter/PA)

A general view of the racecourse in Bahrain (Molly Hunter/PA)

Brivio keen on Middle East trip with Grand Son Of Dark

George Russell fears his world championship chances are all but over (Bradley Collyer/PA)

George Russell fears his world championship chances are all but over (Bradley Collyer/PA)

George Russell accepts title gap to Kimi Antonelli is difficult to overcome

Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Tommy Paul (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Tommy Paul (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Carlos Alcaraz brushes aside Tommy Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals

Mikel Arteta hailed a “beautiful” win after Arsenal beat Chelsea (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta hailed a “beautiful” win after Arsenal beat Chelsea (John Walton/PA)

It was beautiful – Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s display in win against Chelsea

Luke Littler won the Czech Darts Open (Sebastian Doppstadt/PDC Europe)

Luke Littler won the Czech Darts Open (Sebastian Doppstadt/PDC Europe)

Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries in final on return to European Tour

Tyson Fury has suggested his fight with Anthony Joshua is off (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Tyson Fury has suggested his fight with Anthony Joshua is off (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua fight is off and calls out Oleksandr Usyk

Iliman Ndiaye was delighted to get the move he wanted (Martin Rickett/PA)

Iliman Ndiaye was delighted to get the move he wanted (Martin Rickett/PA)

Iliman Ndiaye says his next move ‘was always going to be City’

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Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce thousands of job cuts as part of a voluntary redundancy programme to help save £1.7 billion over the next two years. (Jaguar Land Rover)

Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce thousands of job cuts as part of a voluntary redundancy programme to help save £1.7 billion over the next two years. (Jaguar Land Rover)

JLR set to reveal thousands of job losses amid £1.7bn cost-cutting overhaul

The housing market has faced a ‘more difficult backdrop’ in recent months but homeowners are not rushing to cut prices, Lloyds said (Steve Parsons/PA)

The housing market has faced a ‘more difficult backdrop’ in recent months but homeowners are not rushing to cut prices, Lloyds said (Steve Parsons/PA)

Average UK house price falls annually for first time since 2023 – Lloyds

Police officers at Eastney Beach, Portsmouth, where hundreds of protesters gathered after a small boat arrived (PA Wire/PA Images)

Police officers at Eastney Beach, Portsmouth, where hundreds of protesters gathered after a small boat arrived (PA Wire/PA Images)

Hundreds of protesters in standoff with police after migrant boat arrives

Ceremonies have taken place mourning victims of the devastating flood (AP)

Ceremonies have taken place mourning victims of the devastating flood (AP)

Nepal holds day of mourning after floods kill 1,300 people

Ulrich Siegmund speaks beside party leader Alice Weidel at an election party for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) after the Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Magdeburg, eastern Germany on Sunday (Matthias Schrader/AP)

Ulrich Siegmund speaks beside party leader Alice Weidel at an election party for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) after the Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Magdeburg, eastern Germany on Sunday (Matthias Schrader/AP)

Far-right German party falls just short of majority in regional election

An Amazon cargo plane sits at the Miami International Airport after it overshot the runway on Sunday (Lynne Sladky/AP)

An Amazon cargo plane sits at the Miami International Airport after it overshot the runway on Sunday (Lynne Sladky/AP)

At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport

Debbie Impiazzi, a grandmother with a visual impairment, holding a tactile sonogram (Matt Alexander Media Assignments/PA)

Debbie Impiazzi, a grandmother with a visual impairment, holding a tactile sonogram (Matt Alexander Media Assignments/PA)

New pilot to turn ultrasounds into 3D-printed moulds for parents with sight loss

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