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Hertfordshire Mercury
Hotel fire victim was 'wonderful husband'
44-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH BLAZE
1 min |
May 21, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
New initiative to clamp down on crime in rural areas
A NEW police cadet-led project aimed at tackling heritage crime and rural antisocial behaviour has launched across East Hertfordshire.
1 min |
May 21, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Plan to 'fight fire with fire' in bid to halt nuisance behaviour
E-BIKES could become a more regular sight in local policing as Hertfordshire Constabulary rolls out pilots across the county in a bid to clamp down on antisocial behaviour.
2 min |
May 21, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Car damaged during assault on driver
POLICE are appealing for witnesses, dash-cam footage and information after an incident of criminal damage in Hertford.
1 min |
May 21, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Reform can't dent the Tory majority as borough goes to the polls
REFORM UK failed to dent the Conservative majority at Broxbourne Borough Council’s elections last Thursday.
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May 14, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
'Fightback' has started says MP after Conservatives regain seat
CONSERVATIVE Lesley Greensmyth took Flamstead End and Turnford back from Reform UK in a Hertfordshire County Council by-election win.
2 min |
May 14, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Hundreds celebrate Barclay parkrun milestone
SUN SHINES ON 500TH STAGING OF WEEKLY EVENT
3 min |
May 07, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Warning over use of electric scooters
POLICE are reminding e-scooter owners that it is illegal to use them on public roads, pavements and cycle lanes, and are only legal on private land with the owner's permission.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Appeal for information in kidnap investigation
DETECTIVES are appealing for information in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged kidnap in Waltham Abbey.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
School with 11 pupils to shut despite opposition
COUNCILLORS MAKE DECISION AMID PLEAS FROM COMMUNITY
3 min |
April 30, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Two charged after smash and grab raid on jewellers
A MAN and a woman have been charged in connection with the robbery of a jewellery shop in Hoddesdon.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
'Dangerous offender’ who was found with gun and drugs jailed
A MAN who was found in possession of a loaded firearm and Class B drugs during a disturbance in Cheshunt has been jailed for six years.
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April 23, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
COUNCIL IS CONSULTING ON PLAN TO AXE SERVICE
CONCERNS have been raised that the possible closure of the Hertfordshire Performing Arts Library could significantly reduce local concerts and participation in the arts.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Vehicles seized during crime crackdown
MORE than 100 vehicles were stopped and checked in Ware as part of an operation to target criminals using the road network.
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April 23, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Fears over future of arts in the county
COUNCIL IS CONSULTING ON PLAN TO AXE SERVICE
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Fly-tipper made to clear up dumped waste
A LARGE fly-tip in the village of Great Munden has been cleared by the person responsible.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Have your say on what police should focus on
SUGGESTIONS BEING SOUGHT FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF PRIORITIES
2 min |
April 16, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Town aims to be the UK's culture capital
WARE has submitted a bid to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Blood tests are moved from hospital to town centre
THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS
1 min |
April 09, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Warning to shoplifters as crackdown launched
SHOPLIFTERS in Hertfordshire are being put on notice as a new retail crime reporting system is introduced.
1 min |
April 09, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
All aboard new bus for links to London
SERVICES ARE TIMED TO CONNECT WITH FASTEST TRAINS TO THE CAPITAL
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April 09, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Rural issues in focus at latest barn meet
HARE coursing, fly-tipping and firearms licensing were some of the subjects discussed at a barn meet with police and North Herts farmers.
1 min |
April 09, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
New measures to tackle nuisances in our community
NEW PLAN OUTLINED
1 min |
April 09, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Town mayor presents winners with their community awards
THE winners of the Mayor of Hertford's Community Awards 2026 have been announced.
2 min |
April 02, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Volunteers sought to help improvements at stations
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help drive improvements at several stations across the Greater Anglia network, including Waltham Cross.
1 min |
April 02, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Out-of-control dog is put down after attack
A MAN has been charged in connection with an incident in which a dog was dangerously out of control in Buntingford.
1 min |
April 02, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Warehouse blaze was an accident
A FIRE at an industrial estate in Waltham Cross started accidentally, the fire service says.
1 min |
April 02, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Arrest made after drugs and weapons seized during raid
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drugs and weapon offences after warrants in Much Hadham and Bishop's Stortford.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Care home boss who stole cash is sent to prison
A CARE home branch manager who stole £500 from a resident visiting a dying friend has been jailed.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Hertfordshire Mercury
Castle grounds to get big £3.5m makeover
THE grounds of Hertford Castle are set to be transformed with a £3.5 million investment.
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