Discover the quirky origins behind village and hamlet names in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. From Cow Roast to Ireland, find out more. 7 Unusual Village Names in Herts and Beds You Won’t Believe Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire have odd place names. Many will make you laugh or wonder why. Here are seven places with unusual names. Cow…
Radlett home burgled between 5 PM and 10 PM on February 16. Jewelry and designer handbags were stolen. Radlett Home Burgled Jewellery and Designer Handbags Stolen A house in Radlett got burgled. The burglary happened on February 16, a Sunday, between 5 PM and 10 PM. The house is on Cobden Hill. Thieves stole jewelry…
Two individuals are charged after a Borehamwood stabbing that led to attempted kidnap charges. Borehamwood: Pair Charged After Stabbing Incident, Attempted Kidnapping Someone got stabbed in the leg. This happened outside Shenwood Court on Green Street around 6:18 pm on Monday, February 17. The injuries were not life-threatening. Police made one arrest that day and…
Explore Tyttenhanger: history, property, amenities, community, nature, and recreation. Discover Tyttenhanger A Hertfordshire Hamlet Steeped in History Tyttenhanger’s name appeared in 1248 as ‘Tydenhangre’. It likely means ‘Tilda’s wooden slope’. Tyttenhanger Park sits near the A414, between London Colney and Colney Heath. The park boasts the historic Tyttenhanger House. This house features Grade II-listed stables…
A roundup of seven Hertfordshire criminals convicted in 2024 and 2025, detailing their crimes and sentencing. Hertfordshire: Seven Offenders Convicted in 2024 and 2025 Seven people from the county were convicted this year. Ian Robinson, 51, had a samurai sword. It happened in Potters Bar on January 19, 2025. He pleaded guilty in court and…
The Harpenden Society disapproves of St Albans council’s choice to approve a 550 home development, citing infrastructure concerns. Harpenden Society Criticizes Approval for 550 Home Development The St Albans council approved a housing project on Monday, but the decision has drawn criticism. The Harpenden Society called the decision “woeful,” expressing support for local plans and…
Lidl seeks a court order to remove caravans from its Hunton Bridge site. Concerns arose after caravans appeared last week. Lidl Seeks Court Order to Remove Caravans from Hunton Bridge Site World of Water closed its Hunton Bridge store last September. Authorities approved plans to build there earlier last year, and the location sat empty…
A possible likeness is out after 50 years in the “Baldock Woman” case. She died in 1975 walking barefoot on A1, near Baldock. New Lead in 50-Year-Old “Baldock Woman” Cold Case: Likeness Released A big step occurred in a 50-year-old cold case. The “Baldock Woman” died in 1975. She walked barefoot on the A1 near…
A 20-year-old driver sped on the wrong side of the A2, crashing into a taxi and killing a passenger near Dover ferry. Driver, 20, Sped on Wrong Side in Fatal A2 Dover Ferry Crash A driver sped down the wrong side of the road. He hit a taxi, and a passenger died. The driver claimed…
Council approves 550 homes on Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, facing Green Belt and traffic concerns. Affordable housing included. Harpenden Housing: 550 Home Development Approved Despite Green Belt Fears The council planned a new housing site near Cooters End Lane and Ambrose Lane. Yesterday, the planning committee voted on it, approving the initial plan with five votes…