Hertford News

A man has been struck by a man wearing a balaclava in Fore Street, Hertford.

Victim hospitalised after hooded man in balaclava strikes with metal post

Romesh Ranganathan as Deacon and Katherine Ryan as Allison in Romantic Getaway.

Romesh Ranganathan as Deacon and Katherine Ryan as Allison in Romantic Getaway.

Romesh Ranganathan and Katherine Ryan film Sky's Romantic Getaway in Hertfordshire

The Classic Motor Show will take place in the grounds of Knebworth House this August Bank Holiday.

The Classic Motor Show will take place in the grounds of Knebworth House this August Bank Holiday.

Things to do and places to visit in Hertfordshire this August Bank Holiday weekend

People are not only living longer but also expecting to live a healthier life - which means retirement planning is crucial

People are not only living longer but also expecting to live a healthier life - which means retirement planning is crucial

Opinion: Retirement planning is essential for future silver surfers

George Clooney (pictured at the McEwan Hall in Edinburgh) was seen at County Hall on Thursday (May 26).

George Clooney (pictured at the McEwan Hall in Edinburgh) was seen at County Hall on Thursday (May 26).

US star George Clooney spotted directing new film in Hertfordshire

The River Lea, Hertford. Picture: DANNY LOO

The River Lea, Hertford. Picture: DANNY LOO

Area Guide: Hertford, Hertfordshire's county town

Rooks Rest, Essendon. Picture: DANNY LOO

Rooks Rest, Essendon. Picture: DANNY LOO

Area Guide: The upmarket Hertfordshire village of Essendon

There are long delays this morning in Hertford.

There are long delays this morning in Hertford.

Long delays on section of busy A119 in Hertford

The average deposit saving for a first-time buyer in SG postcodes is £52,000. Picture: SvetaZi/Getty Images/iStockphoto

The average deposit saving for a first-time buyer in SG postcodes is £52,000. Picture: SvetaZi/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Proportion of off-plan sales in Herts among country's highest

Enjoy a relaxed environment and a pint in the sunshine at the Elephant and Castle.

Enjoy a relaxed environment and a pint in the sunshine at the Elephant and Castle.

9 best pub gardens to visit in Hertfordshire

There are currently delays of at least 17 minutes on the A414.

There are currently delays of at least 17 minutes on the A414.

Long delays on A414 in Hertford

Two girls, missing from St Albans, have been found safe

Two girls, missing from St Albans, have been found safe

Teenage girls, 16 and 17, missing from St Albans have been found safe

Anya Taylor-Joy as Sandie in Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho, Andrew Garfield and Alexandra Shipp in tick, tick...BOOM! and Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman.

Anya Taylor-Joy as Sandie in Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho, Andrew Garfield and Alexandra Shipp in tick, tick...BOOM! and Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman.

'My top 10 films of 2021' - Reviewer lists his favourite movies of the year

Many people choose to downsize in retirement - but does it always make financial sense?

Many people choose to downsize in retirement - but does it always make financial sense?

Opinion: How to avoid the emotional wrench of downsizing

As the UK’s ‘energy transition’ gets under way, demand for oil and gas company’s principle product should remain strong

As the UK’s ‘energy transition’ gets under way, demand for oil and gas company’s principle product should remain strong

Opinion: Fossil fuel companies remain attractive to investors

Moor Place, Kettle Green Lane, Much Hadham.

Moor Place, Kettle Green Lane, Much Hadham.

Revealed: Hertfordshire's most viewed homes 2021

In horse-racing or investment, no-one can be 100% certain they've backed a winner

In horse-racing or investment, no-one can be 100% certain they've backed a winner

Opinion: Regularly backing investment winners is almost impossible

Equity Release Supermarket has released the UK's first equity release search engine

Equity Release Supermarket has released the UK's first equity release search engine

UK’s first equity release search engine launched

Deck your tables with boughs of holly

Deck your tables with boughs of holly

Tablescaping - setting the perfect festive table

Help! It's Christmas!

Help! It's Christmas!

Wellbeing over Christmas - how to survive the party season

Who doesn't love a speculoo and mulled wine?

Who doesn't love a speculoo and mulled wine?

8 Festive foods from around the world

Make sure all your pets are happy bunnies this Christmas

Make sure all your pets are happy bunnies this Christmas

How to keep your pets safe and well over Christmas

A sizeable proportion of people reaching retirement age prefer to draw a regular income from their pension pot

A sizeable proportion of people reaching retirement age prefer to draw a regular income from their pension pot

Opinion: Retaining the 'careful' gene pays dividends

Even Santa is stunned!

Even Santa is stunned!

11 Very Surprising Facts About Christmas

Financial expert Peter Sharkey claims that it is necessary for younger people to start thinking about their retirement income now due to increasing life expectancy

Financial expert Peter Sharkey claims that it is necessary for younger people to start thinking about their retirement income now due to increasing life expectancy

Opinion: Shock tactics needed for retirement saving

The River Lea, Hertford. Picture: DANNY LOO

The River Lea, Hertford. Picture: DANNY LOO

Revealed: The most popular places in Hertfordshire to move to

Lisbon, in Portugal, which has topped the list of places to retire according to a new Retirement Living study

Lisbon, in Portugal, which has topped the list of places to retire according to a new Retirement Living study

Opinion: Is Portugal the best place to retire to?

Equity release could allow you to help family members get onto the property ladder, says finance expert Peter Sharkey.

Equity release could allow you to help family members get onto the property ladder, says finance expert Peter Sharkey.

Property Secrets

Opinion: Helping loved ones with housing costs

African drummers at Summer Evenings in Paradise at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

African drummers at Summer Evenings in Paradise at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

11 things to do and places to visit in Hertfordshire this August Bank Holiday weekend

In theory interest-only mortgages are a good idea because they offer a fairly inexpensive way to get on to the property ladder

In theory interest-only mortgages are a good idea because they offer a fairly inexpensive way to get on to the property ladder

Could equity release solve the problem of interest-only mortgages?

According to author Benjamin Graham, the first rule to clever investing is to never lose money

According to author Benjamin Graham, the first rule to clever investing is to never lose money

Opinion: The two golden rules for long-term investing

Since March last year, the stock market index has risen by 42%, although it has yet to touch the peaks it achieved in both 2018 and 2019.

Since March last year, the stock market index has risen by 42%, although it has yet to touch the peaks it achieved in both 2018 and 2019.

How to tackle the quandary over retirement income

Hertford Corn Exchange

Hertford Corn Exchange

The Horn team taking over the management of Hertford's Corn Exchange music venue

Young Money’s financial education programme is designed to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their money competently.

Young Money’s financial education programme is designed to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their money competently.

Opinion: Financial literacy is an essential skill

Finance expert Peter Sharkey says using a credit card can be the financial equivalent of smoking

Finance expert Peter Sharkey says using a credit card can be the financial equivalent of smoking

Opinion: Credit cards can become financial nicotine

It's data rather than dates which dictates how the property market moves, says Peter Sharkey

It's data rather than dates which dictates how the property market moves, says Peter Sharkey

Opinion: Data, not dates, fuels property market

Violinist Chloë Hanslip will perform at the Herts Festival of Music.

Violinist Chloë Hanslip will perform at the Herts Festival of Music.

Lockdown easing

Herts Festival of Music brings back 'live' music - starting this weekend!

Recognising and dealing with sleight of hand, over-inflated claims or various forms of dodgy practice is a skill you must master should you wish to run your own business - and it also applies to banking and investment.

Recognising and dealing with sleight of hand, over-inflated claims or various forms of dodgy practice is a skill you must master should you wish to run your own business - and it also applies to banking and investment.

Opinion: Spotting dodgy practice is key to good investment

However nomadic your future plans might be, it's possible to ignore that money can be integral to your ambitions

However nomadic your future plans might be, it's possible to ignore that money can be integral to your ambitions

Opinion: Choice, not chance, determines financial destiny

Natalie Portman in V For Vendetta. Picture: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Natalie Portman in V For Vendetta. Picture: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

This week's pick of the movies made in Herts on TV

The Classic Ibiza stage at Hatfield House in 2019. The 2020 concert was postponed and the dance music event will now return this August.

The Classic Ibiza stage at Hatfield House in 2019. The 2020 concert was postponed and the dance music event will now return this August.

Folk by the Oak

7 Hertfordshire music events planned for 2021

How well will you do in our festive music quiz?

How well will you do in our festive music quiz?

Have a go at our chart-topping music quiz this Christmas

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance (left) and Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty (right), listen to Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking during a news conference in response to the ongoing situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, at 10

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance (left) and Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty (right), listen to Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking during a news conference in response to the ongoing situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, at 10

What Tier 4 restrictions mean for Hertfordshire residents