Hertfordshire Mercury

THE MANE EVENT: RARE PONIES ARRIVE TO HELP RESTORE THE LANDSCAPE

FIVE Dartmoor ponies have arrived at a National Trust estate where they will help restore the landscape by grazing on thistles and other vigorous plants. The conservation charity hopes that the three mares and two geldings will help create the right...

Golf club is destroyed by huge fire

A GOLF club in Waltham Abbey was severely damaged by a huge blaze on Monday afternoon. Upon arrival at West Essex Golf Club, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service confirmed everyone was accounted for and that no one was injured. “The building, which...

Abuse of staff leads to tip opening hours being reduced

ADVERTISED opening hours at Hertfordshire’s network of 16 recycling centres are to be shortened, in a bid to reduce the amount of abuse levelled at staff. Currently, busy recycling sites can be shut to new visitors up to 30 minutes before the...

WINNING WINDOWS SPREAD THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

THE winners of Hertford Town Council’s Winning Windows competition have been announced. Back in October, town centre retailers were invited to enter the competition to spread some extra Christmas cheer. The competition aims to encourage the Hertford...

A DELIGHTFUL WAY TO CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON

A WOODLAND light trail has returned to Tewinbury Farm and is four times bigger and brighter. The 700-acre countryside retreat just outside Hertford has been transformed into a glittering festive journey, weaving together light, music and Christmas...

Talks to end roadworks misery