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Islamic kids’ camp cancelled over ‘safety concerns’ after objections from Herts Reform UK

14 August 2025
Islamic kids’ camp cancelled over ‘safety concerns’ after objections from Herts Reform UK

Islamic kids’ camp cancelled over ‘safety concerns’ after objections from Herts Reform UK

14 August 2025

The camp organisers accused Reform of “Islamophobia” and of threatening to “mobilise protests” and “disrupt” the camp.


Herts Reform UK calls for cancellation of kids’ camp with ‘ties to Iranian regime’

11 August 2025
Herts Reform UK calls for cancellation of kids’ camp with ‘ties to Iranian regime’

Herts Reform UK calls for cancellation of kids’ camp with ‘ties to Iranian regime’

11 August 2025

Hertford and Stortford chair John Brumicz is one of 11 who have called on Phasels Wood Activity Centre to stop the Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission event.


Conservatives fail to block shake-up of Sawbridgeworth and Buntingford town councils

05 August 2025
Conservatives fail to block shake-up of Sawbridgeworth and Buntingford town councils

Conservatives fail to block shake-up of Sawbridgeworth and Buntingford town councils

05 August 2025

The reforms include introducing wards for both town councils, where members are currently elected on a whole-town basis.


Herts police officer sacked after sharing arrest footage

31 July 2025
Herts police officer sacked after sharing arrest footage

Herts police officer sacked after sharing arrest footage

31 July 2025

George Mugridge recorded the bodyworn camera footage onto his phone and shared it on WhatsApp, with his partner and at a pub.


Council says interest in Havers estate shops from eight potential buyers

25 July 2025
Council says interest in Havers estate shops from eight potential buyers

Council says interest in Havers estate shops from eight potential buyers

25 July 2025

The shopping parade in Elizabeth Road will go on the market “within the next few weeks”, says East Herts Council.


Broxbourne Tories expel former chairman of Hertford and Stortford Conservatives

23 July 2025
Broxbourne Tories expel former chairman of Hertford and Stortford Conservatives

Broxbourne Tories expel former chairman of Hertford and Stortford Conservatives

23 July 2025

Cllr Alexander Curtis is a former East Herts district councillor and mayor of Ware, and is the Hertfordshire county councillor for Hoddesdon North.


‘Pelham hum’ concerns fall on deaf ears as council says yes to BESS on farmland

10 July 2025
‘Pelham hum’ concerns fall on deaf ears as council says yes to BESS on farmland

‘Pelham hum’ concerns fall on deaf ears as council says yes to BESS on farmland

10 July 2025

Battery energy storage system the size of two football pitches can be built at Stocking Pelham, says East Herts Council, despite over 350 objections.


North East Herts MP Chris Hinchliff dismisses Nimby claim and defends second home

07 July 2025
North East Herts MP Chris Hinchliff dismisses Nimby claim and defends second home

North East Herts MP Chris Hinchliff dismisses Nimby claim and defends second home

07 July 2025

“I think there have been many successes. I have frustrations with Government that I’ve felt along the way, and I want us to go further and faster.”


North East Herts MP willing to lose Labour whip over welfare cuts

25 June 2025
North East Herts MP willing to lose Labour whip over welfare cuts

North East Herts MP willing to lose Labour whip over welfare cuts

25 June 2025

Chris Hinchliff believes the strength of opposition within the Labour parliamentary party could lead to a change of tack from the Government.


New council tax support scheme set to offer 100% discount to some East Herts households

05 June 2025
New council tax support scheme set to offer 100% discount to some East Herts households

New council tax support scheme set to offer 100% discount to some East Herts households

05 June 2025

Estimates show that 2,186 households would financially benefit from the new system, 2,140 would remain the same, and 708 would lose out.


‘Bishop’s Stortford shopping parade could have better future under different owner’

05 June 2025
‘Bishop’s Stortford shopping parade could have better future under different owner’

‘Bishop’s Stortford shopping parade could have better future under different owner’

05 June 2025

That claim came from the East Herts executive member for finance, as the disposal of shops and flats in Elizabeth Road was signed off.


Herts police officer accused of using force directory to discover female colleagues’ details

27 May 2025
Herts police officer accused of using force directory to discover female colleagues’ details

Herts police officer accused of using force directory to discover female colleagues’ details

27 May 2025

PC Charlie Marshall accused of misconduct after he allegedly searched for details about female colleague before requesting to follow her on Instagram.


Council’s Labour leader celebrates ‘keeping North Herts free of Reform’ in election

23 May 2025
Council’s Labour leader celebrates ‘keeping North Herts free of Reform’ in election

Council’s Labour leader celebrates ‘keeping North Herts free of Reform’ in election

23 May 2025

In the May 1 Hertfordshire County Council election, the Tories lost three of their five North Herts seats to the Liberal Democrats and Labour.


Council backs extra 146 homes at Stortford Goodsyard despite Lib Dem pleas

22 May 2025
Council backs extra 146 homes at Stortford Goodsyard despite Lib Dem pleas

Council backs extra 146 homes at Stortford Goodsyard despite Lib Dem pleas

22 May 2025

The development management committee agreed to a further 423 properties being built on the site, where 323 homes have already been completed.


Herts cop made racist remarks to colleagues about 9/11 and ‘honour-based violence’

16 May 2025
Herts cop made racist remarks to colleagues about 9/11 and ‘honour-based violence’

Herts cop made racist remarks to colleagues about 9/11 and ‘honour-based violence’

16 May 2025

Oliver Gobey, who resigned as a police constable on the morning of his misconduct panel hearing, directed comments at people of Asian descent.


Herts police officer had sex on duty with woman he met on swingers site

15 May 2025
Herts police officer had sex on duty with woman he met on swingers site

Herts police officer had sex on duty with woman he met on swingers site

15 May 2025

PC Stuart Greaney, who has since resigned, arrived at the woman’s house in uniform 30 minutes before his shift was due to end.


Herts police officer ‘misled’ superiors about driving licence

15 May 2025
Herts police officer ‘misled’ superiors about driving licence

Herts police officer ‘misled’ superiors about driving licence

15 May 2025

Former PC Alexander Simpson claimed he passed his test in 2017 and held a valid licence allowing him to drive automatic vehicles.


‘Era of five-party politics’: Who will win control of Hertfordshire County Council?

30 April 2025
‘Era of five-party politics’: Who will win control of Hertfordshire County Council?

‘Era of five-party politics’: Who will win control of Hertfordshire County Council?

30 April 2025

Christopher Day looks at how Thursday’s election in Hertfordshire could play out, some areas to watch and the parties’ views on the key issues.


Reform UK leader Nigel Farage vows to end ‘work from home culture’ at Herts County Council

23 April 2025
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage vows to end ‘work from home culture’ at Herts County Council

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage vows to end ‘work from home culture’ at Herts County Council

23 April 2025

The leader told a cheering crowd of his party’s election candidates staff would be told: “You either work from the office or you’re gone.”


Herts police officer accused of racist comments faces hearing

23 April 2025
Herts police officer accused of racist comments faces hearing

Herts police officer accused of racist comments faces hearing

23 April 2025

PC Oliver Gobey allegedly suggested to a colleague that they had been recruited after 9/11 because of their Asian background.


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