Hatfield12 Feb 2026Watch: Trapped pony rescued from septic tankFire crews and a farmer use a telehandler to lift 18-year-old pony Geisha from the hole.12 Feb 202610 Feb 2026New council leader elected after reorganisation rowThe new leader says she is excited about a coalition involving Labour and Liberal Democrats.10 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Trapped pony rescued from septic tank by fire crewsThe operation in Thaxted is carried out by firefighters from both Essex and Hertfordshire.6 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Council leader resigns after election postponementThe leader and his Labour cabinet majority twice approved decisions opposed by most councillors.29 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Motorway closes after car flips on its sideThe overturned car has been removed and the road reopened, National Highways says.2 Jan 202623 Dec 2025Groans and laughs: How Christmas cracker jokes are testedExperts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment than the quality of the gag.23 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Teen who unlawfully killed man in knife fight namedNehemiah McIvor-Murray is jailed for eight years after being convicted of killing Daniel Ceidi. 18 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Van driver wanted by immigration authorities heldPolice stop the vehicle in Hatfield when they spot the driver using his phone behind the wheel.10 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Vicar given teaching ban over safeguarding issueThe Reverend Ross Jude Bullock says his life has been "ruined by Kafka-esque incompetence".25 Nov 2025...
