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Mental health blamed for increasing number of suspensions in Herts schools

Hertfordshire County Council

Inspection that found ‘systemic SEND failings’ presented to councillors

Planning applications

Council will consider sale of former care home in Abbots Langley

Luton Airport

MP calls for inquiry on Luton Airport's expansion to be paused over concerns

Hertfordshire County Council

Berkhamsted tip could receive revamp as council applies for extra bins

St Joseph's Primary School pupils enjoying a Jam Coding workshop

Jam Coding launches vital digital education service in Hertfordshire

The figures were revealed at a recent cabinet meeting.

Complaints about children's services in Hertfordshire almost triple

Central Beds residents have been banned from using recycling centres in Herts, including this one in Stevenage

Residents in Central Beds banned from using recycling centres in Herts

Claire Sweeney

Performing Arts school in Tring announces star as their new Patron

Our Reach Out volunteer and client on one of their weekly visits.

Reach Out to help a socially isolated elderly person in your area

The mystery Hertfordshire man is paying off his mortgage with the winnings (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for The National Lottery)

Hertfordshire man scoops £1m playing National Lottery game online
His main plan is to pay off his mortgage

A member of the Armed Forces salutes after laying a Poppy Wreath. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Calls for 'lighter approach' over road closure costs impacting Remembrance Day

The move was agreed at a recent meeting.

Hertfordshire councillors agree to axe over 20 family centres across the county

The gritter made its way from its depot in South Mimms for the first time.

New electric vehicle gritter makes its debut in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council

Inspectors find ‘systemic failings’ in Hertfordshire's SEND services

Hightown's VoiceBox group receiving their Great British Care award

Service users scoop award for improving care in Hertfordshire

Dawn Schamely, 40, spent eight months in agony after her C-section scar became infected. (Picture: SWNS)

"My C-sec scar became infected - I spent eight months in agony"

Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Mark Foster at the John Warner Sports Centre in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Olympian Mark Foster welcomes major cash boost for swimming pools

Hertfordshire County Council

Herts one of many county councils facing overspend amid calls for funding

Additional funding has been used to address Hertfordshire's pothole problems photo from David Davies PA Images

Hertfordshire Council says more than 16,000 extra potholes have been fixed

Labour candidate David Taylor has requested a meeting with the trust.

Concerns over 'lack of Dacorum representation' on West Herts NHS Trust board

Team 17 were congratulated for their work at Grovehill Community Centre. Submitted image.

Future looks bright for creative young people in Hertfordshire

The destruction caused

Best-selling author announces fundraising talk supporting Frogmore Paper Mill

Commuters image for illustration purposes. Credit: Daniel Lea/AFP via Getty Images.

London Transport chiefs looking for alternatives to withdrawing Day Travelcards

Prof Jim McManus

Hertfordshire loses public health chief Jim McManus to top job in Wales

High school pupils sitting exam.

Councillors given overview of this year’s examination performance in Herts

An easyJet Airbus A320Neo departs from London Luton Airport in Bedfordshire. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Hemel MP slams airport expansion

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, signed a decision notice in July, giving the Day Travelcards scheme six months unless alternative funding is secured. Credit: Gustavo Garello/Getty Images.

Herts councillors call on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to keep Day Travelcards
It is ‘another financial disadvantage’ after the ‘unwise and unfair ULEZ charges’ it is claimed

An easyJet Airbus A320Neo departs from London Luton Airport in Bedfordshire. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Herts MPs react as Luton Airport gets green light to lift passenger cap by 1m

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County councillors respond to situation in Israel and Gaza

Some experts say government targets are not enough to solve England's housing crisis. Image: Yui Mok PA

More new homes completed in spring compared to last year in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire's chief fire officer Alex Woodman

Hertfordshire firefighters increasingly leaving the service to drive trains

The council has a fleet of 58 vehicles

Hertfordshire Council announces gritters are on standby

Just A Little Build's Founder, Sarah-Jane Cousens with Laura Jane Clark and V4's Lucy Pickett

Hertfordshire business scoops Best Commercial Design at award ceremony

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Councillors consider work to address ‘gambling harms’ in Hertfordshire

Breakspear Park Community Fund winners to date

Last chance to nominate causes for Breakspear Park’s final £1,000 donation

Hertfordshire County Council

Annual report showcasing work of Herts County Council endorsed by councillors

Hertfordshire County Council

Estimate of Herts Council overspend now reduced by £3.4m to £13m

Nearly 50,000 miles of public right of way have been lost across England and Wales over the past century. Image: James Manning PA

Hundreds of miles of footpath lost in Hertfordshire over past century

Jack Doolan was caught on dashcam swerving across the M25 in Hertfordshire after a space saver tyre burst. He was taken to court after the crash.

Driver caught on video swerving across M25 as tyre bursts

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More funding needed for separated migrant children in Herts says councillor

Hertfordshire County Council

Councillors told frontline services not at risk from recruitment limits

Displaying a Food Standards Agency rating sticker is voluntary in England. Image: Victoria Jones PA

Almost a clean sweep of top hygiene ratings in Dacorum in latest FSA inspections

Money stock image. Photo: National World

Hospital chiefs to cut ‘unnecessary spending’ as figures reveal £13.4m overspend

People hold placards as they take part in a protest march. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO/AFP via Getty Images)

West Herts Hospital Trust reveals impact of strike action over past six months
The impact of the ongoing action on patients attending the Trust’s three hospitals – Hemel Hempstead, Watford and St Albans City – has been revealed

The Sele School in Hertfordshire.

Boy in critical condition after being hit by lightning at school

Hertfordshire. Photo: Google Maps

Children in care more likely to be sent out of Hertfordshire

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More than 2,000 Ukrainian refugees settled in Hertfordshire

Covid germ. Image: Shawon - stock.adobe.com

Public health officials warn councillors about increase in known covid cases

EV charging stock image. Photo: John Devlin/NW

Council draws up strategy for roll-out of EV charging points amid growing demand

2023 UK Boardroom Apprentice Alexandra Morton

Hertfordshire woman encourages locals to apply for Board Learning Programme

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Herts Council to consider ‘overdraft’ facility for school meals provider

Street scene of Bellway's St James’ Park site in Bishop’s Stortford, where buyers can save £24,000

Bellway launches scheme to offer buyers in Hertfordshire up to £24,000 towards t...

British Gas Business Energy Bill

Businesses in Hemel Hempstead grapple with rising electricity rates

Girls and young women are nearly five times more likely to be treated in hospital for self harm, figures show.

Shocking figures show more young women treated for self-harm than men