Hertfordshire News

Plenty of plans have been approved and submitted this month.

Planning and development

5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about

Josh Mallaburn (left) and Liam Cronin were jailed for attempting to smuggle a family into the UK.

Josh Mallaburn (left) and Liam Cronin were jailed for attempting to smuggle a family into the UK.

5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in November

Plenty of businesses have opened in Hertfordshire this month.

Plenty of businesses have opened in Hertfordshire this month.

5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month

Hertfordshire residents woke up to snow fall this morning.

Hertfordshire residents woke up to snow fall this morning.

Is snow set to continue in Hertfordshire?

There are long delays on the A1(M) southbound, between Junction 9 and Junction 7.

There are long delays on the A1(M) southbound, between Junction 9 and Junction 7.

Warning of long delays on A1(M) southbound and Letchworth Gate

The solar farm would be built on land south of Wymondley substation and Sperberry Hill.

The solar farm would be built on land south of Wymondley substation and Sperberry Hill.

Planning and development

Plans resubmitted for mega St Ippolyts solar farm

Makhan Singh Mauji pleaded guilty at Cambridge Crown Court.

Makhan Singh Mauji pleaded guilty at Cambridge Crown Court.

Paedophile pleads guilty to sexual assaults in Hitchin during the 1980s

The winning design and two runners-up in MP Kevin Bonavia's Christmas card competition can be revealed

The winning design and two runners-up in MP Kevin Bonavia's Christmas card competition can be revealed

Christmas cards

Primary school winners of MP's Christmas card competition announced

Join Santa at John Lewis in Welwyn Garden City this Christmas

Join Santa at John Lewis in Welwyn Garden City this Christmas

Santa set to pay a visit to John Lewis store in Herts

This building could be turned into housing

This building could be turned into housing

Planning and development

Agricultural buildings could make way for nine new homes

Lanes closed on A1(M) after crash involving lorry

Lanes closed on A1(M) after crash involving lorry

RECAP: A1(M) finally reopens after crash involving lorry

Some major planning applications have been submitted this month.

Some major planning applications have been submitted this month.

Planning and development

5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about

Margarita Clark and Elliot Wright were both jailed this month.

Margarita Clark and Elliot Wright were both jailed this month.

4 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in October

The car was badly damaged after the crash in Kimpton Road.

The car was badly damaged after the crash in Kimpton Road.

Suspected drink driver arrested after crash in Kimpton

Sketch view of plots 5-7 and plot 4 beyond.

Sketch view of plots 5-7 and plot 4 beyond.

Planning and development

Plans to build new homes in North Herts village

Thomas Calverley pleaded guilty to child sex offences and has now been banned from teaching.

Thomas Calverley pleaded guilty to child sex offences and has now been banned from teaching.

Hertfordshire teacher banned from job after sending sexual images to child

Slight delays are expected on the A1(M) due to lane closures.

Slight delays are expected on the A1(M) due to lane closures.

Warning of A1(M) delays due to lane closures

Wanted man Daniel Pateman.

Wanted man Daniel Pateman.

Wanted man with Stevenage and North Herts links still at large

Comet A3 was only discovered last year.

Comet A3 was only discovered last year.

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IN PICTURES: Rare comet not seen for next 80,000 years snapped over Herts

Where will you be picking your pumpkin?

Where will you be picking your pumpkin?

Pumpkin Patches

5 Hertfordshire pumpkin patches to visit for Halloween

Stevenage and North Hertfordshire has some excellent coffee shops.

Stevenage and North Hertfordshire has some excellent coffee shops.

7 best coffee shops in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire MPs have joined forces to push for a forum to challenge local SEND improvement.

Hertfordshire MPs have joined forces to push for a forum to challenge local SEND improvement.

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Hertfordshire MPs join forces calling for SEND action

The patient deaths happened after chemotherapy at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood.

The patient deaths happened after chemotherapy at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood.

Hospital bosses apologise after chemo error may have led to patient deaths

You will be able to see a Black 5 in Hertfordshire later this year.

You will be able to see a Black 5 in Hertfordshire later this year.

3 steam trains to pass through Hertfordshire later this year

Recycle Week is the UK's biggest recycling celebration

Recycle Week is the UK's biggest recycling celebration

North Herts Council promotes Recycle Week 2024

Hexton Manor is an 18th century Grade II listed building in North Herts.

Hexton Manor is an 18th century Grade II listed building in North Herts.

Plans for 'extensive renovation' of North Herts manor house

Plenty of exciting new businesses have opened in Hertfordshire.

Plenty of exciting new businesses have opened in Hertfordshire.

5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month

More than 200 workers at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust have voted in favour of strike action.

More than 200 workers at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust have voted in favour of strike action.

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Hertfordshire hospital workers vote to strike amid pay row

Bluetongue virus can be fatal to livestock, put poses no risk to humans.

Bluetongue virus can be fatal to livestock, put poses no risk to humans.

Deadly bluetongue virus found in Hertfordshire cattle

Terry Reed captured this incredible picture of the Northern Lights at Cromer Windmill.

Terry Reed captured this incredible picture of the Northern Lights at Cromer Windmill.

Northern Lights

IN PICTURES: Northern Lights dazzle in skies over Stevenage and North Herts

The BBC Weather app is showing winds in excess of 13,000mph.

The BBC Weather app is showing winds in excess of 13,000mph.

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BBC Weather app glitch suggests 'hurricane force winds' for Hertfordshire

Beware of bogus text messages claiming to be about council Penalty Charge Notices.

Beware of bogus text messages claiming to be about council Penalty Charge Notices.

Stevenage and North Herts councils warn of parking fine scam

Footprints and pictures of big cats have been captured around Hertfordshire.

Footprints and pictures of big cats have been captured around Hertfordshire.

Big cat sightings

A history of Hertfordshire's big cat sightings

There are plenty of plots for sale in Hertfordshire.

There are plenty of plots for sale in Hertfordshire.

Planning and development

5 plots of land on the market in Hertfordshire

PC Luke Gilmour was barred from serving again for life.

PC Luke Gilmour was barred from serving again for life.

Former police sergeant barred over sexual misconduct towards junior officer

Lynsey Melvin was jailed for three years and three months at Luton Crown Court.

Lynsey Melvin was jailed for three years and three months at Luton Crown Court.

Thief who stole bank cards and cash from pensioner jailed

The plans will see the development built off High Street in Kimpton.

The plans will see the development built off High Street in Kimpton.

Planning and development

Plans for 15 new homes in Kimpton granted

Police have closed Stevenage Road in Little Wymondley.

Police have closed Stevenage Road in Little Wymondley.

North Herts road closed after two-vehicle crash

The proposed site for the new phone mast in Kimpton is outside Bibbsworth Hall Farm.

The proposed site for the new phone mast in Kimpton is outside Bibbsworth Hall Farm.

Planning and development

Green light for phone mast in North Herts village lane

Scott Paterson (left) and Dawn MacCormack are among the criminals who have been convicted.

Scott Paterson (left) and Dawn MacCormack are among the criminals who have been convicted.

5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in September

Salman Shakir/footage he captured of the

Salman Shakir/footage he captured of the

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Driving instructor 'lucky to be alive' after falling branch near-miss

Some major planning applications have been submitted and approved this month.

Some major planning applications have been submitted and approved this month.

Planning and development

7 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about

Margarita Clark was jailed after appearing at St Albans Crown Court.

Margarita Clark was jailed after appearing at St Albans Crown Court.

Serial scammer jailed after defrauding neighbour in Spanish property scheme

TORRO has put the tornado warning in place until 7pm tonight.

TORRO has put the tornado warning in place until 7pm tonight.

Tornado warning issued as more bad weather set to hit Hertfordshire

Herts residents committed offences against dogs and cats.

Herts residents committed offences against dogs and cats.

3 Hertfordshire residents who have been convicted of animal welfare offences

Two 'sinkholes' opened up on the A1(M) last night (Monday).

Two 'sinkholes' opened up on the A1(M) last night (Monday).

Repairs to A1(M) after 'sinkholes' opened up

Firefighters have been pumping water away from homes in Hitchin's Woolgrove Road.

Firefighters have been pumping water away from homes in Hitchin's Woolgrove Road.

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RECAP: Flooding updates as North Herts hit by heavy rain

'Sink holes' have opened up on the A1(M).

'Sink holes' have opened up on the A1(M).

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Tailbacks on A1(M) after 'sink holes' open up

The proposed development in Ashwell has been withdrawn.

The proposed development in Ashwell has been withdrawn.

Planning and development

Plans withdrawn for new homes in two North Herts villages

An illustrative layout plan of the proposed development.

An illustrative layout plan of the proposed development.

Planning and development

Green light for new homes in North Herts village

A number of Hitchin businesses have opened or closed.

A number of Hitchin businesses have opened or closed.

5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month

Victims in Herts are reported to have lost over £10,000 due to ticket scammers between 2021 - 2024.

Victims in Herts are reported to have lost over £10,000 due to ticket scammers between 2021 - 2024.

Herts police warn residents amid ticket fraud rise since Oasis reunion

TGI Fridays has entered administration, putting restaurants in Stevenage and Watford at risk.

TGI Fridays has entered administration, putting restaurants in Stevenage and Watford at risk.

TGI Fridays enters administration putting Herts restaurants and jobs at risk

The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has said it will replace its electronic patient records system next year.

The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has said it will replace its electronic patient records system next year.

IT system linked to clinical harm still used by East and North Herts NHS Trust