Waste giants Veolia will no longer commit to disposing of Hertfordshire's rubbish in the long term, following the decision by the Secretary of State to reject plans for an incinerator in Hoddesdon.

Councillors in Welwyn Hatfield have formally agreed to set up a cross-party board to focus on the future of Welwyn Garden City town centre.

Parking permits in Cuffley have been 'open to a small amount of misuse' - which Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking to change.

A new housing plan was agreed by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council on Tuesday to meet growing demand.

The mother of murdered Hatfield student Joy Morgan has pleaded with her daughter's killer to reveal where Joy's body is hidden.

Shohfah-El Israel has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 17 years for murdering University of Hertfordshire midwifery student Joy Morgan.

A victim impact statement read on behalf of Carol Morgan, mother of murdered Hatfield student Joy Morgan, described her as "my shining light and my superstar".

A "dishonest and manipulative" married father from North London has been convicted of murdering Hatfield student Joy Morgan.

A jury has today retired to consider its verdict in the case of a married father accused of murdering a missing Hatfield student who went to the same church.

The prosecution and defence have been summing up their cases in court, ahead of the jury retiring to decide whether a Hatfield midwifery student was murdered by a member of her church.

The leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has outlined steps to support the regeneration of Welwyn Garden City's town centre - after concerns were raised about Debenhams' departure.

Police were unable to fully corroborate potential sightings of a missing Hatfield student, believed to have been murdered, due to the short life span of CCTV footage - a court has heard.

Hatfield Aerodrome quarry has been taken off a Hertfordshire County Council agenda, after campaigners warned of carcinogenic leaks.

A Conservative candidate standing in this week's Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council elections has told constituents that he believes homosexuality is a sin.

Who's been before the magistrates from Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and Potters Bar?

Hertfordshire's Liberal Democrats group has lodged a formal complaint against a county councillor who used language they say is "offensive".

Muri Indian is a little taste of sunshine on a parade of shops in Welham Green. It is decorated outside and inside in bright pink and blue with silver motifs, which I really liked.

The amount of waste recycled in Hertfordshire has dropped over the past 12 months, according to new figures.

Anyone using Hatfield train station will have spotted all the work going on there recently. It is a huge improvement - much tidier and more welcoming. I popped into the new coffee shop, Iamcoffee last week to see what was on offer.

Tributes have been paid to a Welwyn Garden City man and RAF veteran who was instrumental in getting local people on their bikes.

The additional charges landlords have to pay if their property stands empty is set to rise in Welwyn Hatfield - in a bid to bring more homes back into use.

A fund of £100,000 is to be set up to improve disability access at small businesses around Welwyn Hatfield.

Plans to improve Hatfield's White Lion Square are to be changed so a large mature tree can stay.

Hatfield councillor Peter Hebden had to tell the NHS to stop paying him...three months after he had stopped working for them.

Sunny Kerala might seem very far away in chilly February, but Hatfield has a fascinating connection with the spice capital of the world.

Firefighters dealt with 267 fires in Welwyn Hatfield last year.

Welwyn Hatfield Times food columnist Becky Alexander has been speaking to Deirdre Swede in Welwyn, who is a nutritional therapist.

Councillors from Welwyn Hatfield have voiced concerns about plans for the future of the fire service in Hertfordshire.

As we leap into the New Year, this is a great chance to look at some of the highlights of last year. I have written almost 50 columns about food and drink in our local area, and as anyone knows who lives around here, there are some wonderful places to eat and drink.

A bereaved Welwyn Garden City mum has told how she is "silently screaming in pain" 16 years after the death of her young son.