9+ hour, 54+ min ago  (466+ words) Al Hudaiba edged Abraham Lincoln in a thrilling finish to the battle of racing’s superpowers in Newmarket’s Boodles Superlative Stakes. Aidan O’Brien’s Abraham Lincoln was the 8-13 favourite to follow up his impressive Curragh victory on debut and add his name…...

9+ hour, 48+ min ago  (372+ words) A hosepipe ban in Hertfordshire due to be enforced next week has now come into immediate effect. Affinity Water announced the temporary use ban on Friday (July 10) amid increased demand and falling ground water levels. The restrictions were due to…...

16+ hour, 43+ min ago  (286+ words) Affinity Water has announced a hosepipe ban amid a continued pattern of hot and dry weather. The restrictions come into force from 1am on July 17 and cover most of Hertfordshire and parts of Bedfordshire. Areas in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Surrey as…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (269+ words) McDonald's has announced plans for a new drive-thru restaurant in Arlesey. The scheme would include indoor seating, a children’s play area, and 10 electric vehicle charging spaces. The site is proposed for land off the A507/Stotfold Road, next to the Arlesey…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (251+ words) A woman’s bravery in coming forward has helped secure the conviction of an abuser who sexually assaulted and beat her. Costas Jordanou, 34, of Bluecoat Court, Hertford, was convicted at St Albans Crown Court on July 2 of sexual assault by penetration,…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (398+ words) Stonehill School in Letchworth has launched a project to boost biodiversity on its premises to mark its 50th anniversary. The initiative, part of the school’s broader celebration plans, includes planting a wildflower meadow, developing a small wetland habitat, adding four wooden…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (827+ words) Nigel Farage has announced he is resigning as MP for Clacton, saying voters should decide his future after allegations over his financial conduct. The Reform UK leader said he would stand again in the resulting by-election, describing it as a…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (219+ words) Letchworth parkrun welcomed 121 participants for its 372nd event, held at Grange Recreation Ground on Saturday. Runners and walkers gathered to take on the course, with another solid turnout from the community. At the front of the field, Max Masters was the…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (130+ words) Predicted extreme heat is prompting an earlier start for bin collections in Stevenage this week. Stevenage Borough Council has confirmed that crews will begin rounds from 6am for the rest of the week, with temperatures expected to reach as high as…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (248+ words) An animal rights campaigner from Hertfordshire has taken part in a protest against Spain’s Running of the Bulls. Polly Foreman joined nearly 100 protesters outside Pamplona's City Hall to oppose the annual tradition, during which 60 bulls are chased through the streets…...