Hertfordshire

Arson Investigation After Man Dies In House Fire

PA | Posted 02.03.2013 | UK

A man has been killed in a "suspicious" house fire. Detectives have launched an investigation after the blaze caught hold of the house in Hemel Hem...

Girl Who Died In Police Chase Crash Named

PA | Posted 08.01.2013 | UK

A 13-year-old girl who died in a crash involving a vehicle that was being pursued by police has been named by her school. Wiktoria Was was travelli...

Everybody Say Awww! Stranded Squirrel Rescued By Fire Crew

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 08.01.2013 | UK

A squirrel has been dramatically rescued by fire crews after becoming stranded in a pond. Three fire engines attended and seven firefighters with ...

Clock Ticking On £64m Lottery Prize

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 05.12.2012 | UK

It could be a very happy Christmas for one mystery lottery winner, but time is running out for the potential multimillionaire, as there's less than 24...

Spa Spy: Spa and the Home Counties - The Shires and the Sexes

Lisa Stokes | Posted 22.08.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Lisa Stokes

In the middle of the rolling Sussex countryside, tucked behind a picture postcard Tudor village, you'll find an enchanting Elizabethan house; it's Ockenden Manor and it's beautiful. Roaring log fires, cosy wood panelled bars and elegant drawing rooms with a wafting scent of fresh flowers.

Could It Be You? Search For Winning £68m EuroMillions Ticket Continues

PA | Posted 22.06.2012 | UK

The unclaimed £63.8 million EuroMillions prize has been narrowed down to a ticket bought in Hertfordshire. Its holder has still to come forward to...

Do Councils Really Care about People Living With AIDS?

James Wharton | Posted 28.07.2012 | UK Politics
James Wharton

Last year, I was asked by The Crescent, an organisation which provides support to people living with, or affected by HIV/AIDS, to become a Patron of their charity, and to become involved in the fundraising that goes with providing such services.

Field Of Nightmares? GM Crop Trial Protesters Gather

PA | Posted 27.05.2012 | UK

Hundreds of anti-GM protesters gathered near a scientific research centre on Sunday where a genetically modified wheat crop is being grown. Members...

Man Arrested Over 'Vandalism' On GM Experiment

The Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 21.05.2012 | UK

A man has been charged with criminal damage after allegedly attempting to vandalise a trial on genetically modified food in Hertfordshire, which activ...

Cable Theft Hits Commuters

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 20.02.2012 | UK

Rail passengers suffered delays and disruption on Monday after cable thieves hit rush hour services into London. Cable was cut and stolen from the ...

Justin Lee Collins Charged With Harassing His Ex-Girlfriend

PA | Posted 22.12.2011 | UK

TV presenter Justin Lee Collins is due in court after being charged with harassing an ex-girlfriend. The Friday Night Project host will appear befo...

Huge Inflatable Santa Claus Rips Apart Pub Roof (PICTURES)

Huffington Post | Alastair Plumb | Posted 08.02.2012 | UK Comedy

Pity the poor Old Manor pub in Potters Bar. In an attempt to bring some Christmas cheer to their Hertfordshire town, the owners hadn't foreseen the de...