Campaigners took to the streets of Letchworth at the weekend to launch a new group to fight against climate change, one day after a number of Highfield School students went on strike for the same cause.

The headteachers of six secondary schools in Hitchin, Letchworth and Baldock have again sent a joint letter to parents, warning of a “funding crisis”.

Runners from North Herts are gearing up to run the London Marathon on Sunday in aid of charity.

Stevenage Haven has organised a Hertfordshire Homeless World Cup to help those living with mental health issues in the homeless community.

Sportswriter Layth Yousif spent time with Hitchin welterweight Tom Ansell for this in-depth feature on the highly-rated rugby scrum half turned boxer. Read on for Layth’s revealing long-form article.