The Richard Hale Association have published the latest edition of The Hertfordian, the annual magazine for former pupils and supporters of Richard Hale School.

This year, the 70-page colour magazine includes news from former pupils throughout the world from every decade since the 1930s, articles from Old Hertfordians who have been working at the heart of government, in the vineyards of Bordeaux, in the Green Zone of Baghdad, or as DJs in Japan.

Also featured are details of school heritage projects, reports on the school’s new automotive facility and a recollection of Nick Hudson’s 34 years as a Geography teacher at Richard Hale.

The publication is supported by a number of local businesses, including Sworders, Chateau de Sours, Mimram Construction, Moffatt Saunders, McMullens and ACreative Media.

Richard Hale School has been educating the boys of Hertford since 1617 an now has a small intake of sixth-from girls.

The Richard Hale Association is the society of former pupils of the School. It exists to support the School, preserve the School’s heritage and allow former pupils to retain contact with each other and the School.

The Gascoyne Way multi-storey car park has re-opened after a £800,000 refurbishment.

The revamped car park features a new pedestrian entrance, wider spaces on the ground floor, electric charging points, energy efficient lighting and a car wash.

The car park has also been resurfaced and repainted, although the stairwell handrails have yet to be replaced.

A spokesperson for the council said the work would ensure that the car park was good for another 20 years.

The Gascoyne Way car park was built in the mid-sixties at the same time as the relief road.

Hertford Town Council are running a pair of competitions in the run up to the town's Christmas Gala evening on Friday 26th November.

Hertford Cheerful Trader competition invites residents to nominate any trader in the town for the award, whilst the Wnning Windows competition sees retailers invited to adopt a pantomime theme for their displays, with the best being judged by Mayor Brenda Haddock and her deputy, Peter Ruffles.

Entry and nomination forms for both competitions are available from the Tourist Information Centre in Market Place. 

Nominations for Cheery Trader should be in by Friday 19th November,whilst Winning Windows need to be in place by 22nd November.

A Hertford woman has been sentenced after being found guilty of a violent attack on a train.

Samantha Vander, of Primrose Drive, repeatedly stamped on a man's head in her stilletoes, whilst two male accomplices kicked and punched the victim.

The attack took place in April on a train from Liverpool Stret to Hertford East, after Vander and her friends had been thrown out of a pub in London.

The 38 year-old victim had asked the drunken group to be quiet because they were swearing loudly and behaving in a disorderly fashion.

The attack ended only when fellow passengers intervened.

CCTV images recorded the attack and what appeared to be celebrations as the attackers high fived each other in the moments following.

Samantha Vander, together with Frederick Doe and Michael Tebbut, were each sentenced to four months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months. Each must also perform 300 hours of community service,  serve a 12 month probation order and observe a 4 month curfew between 8pm and 7am.

French restaurant Brasserie Gerard in Fore Street has closed after the premises were sold as part of a £3.1 deal with Prezzo.

Owners Paramount rebranded the outlet less than two years ago, converting it from Italian themed Caffe Uno to Brasserie Gerard, featuring a French themed menu.

The building is currently being refitted, with Prezzo expected to open before the end of November. The chain offers a range of dishes, including pasta, risotto and pizza.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man died in a two-vehicle collision on the A10 viaduct.

The accident happened at around 6.50pm yesterday on the northbound carriageway and involved a Landrover Discovery and a silver BMW 325.

The 50 year-old driver of the Discovery was pronounced dead at the scene, whilst the driver of the BMW was shaken but uninjured.

The road was shut in both directions until the early hours of this morning.

PC Ian Breacher, investigating, said: "This is a sad incident where a man has lost his life. We are appealing for people who may have seen the collision or have any information in connection with it to come forward and contact us."

Anyone with information should contact PC Ian Breacher from the Road Crash Investigation Unit, via the non-emergency number 0845 33 00 222.

A new unisex hair salon has opened at 7 Fore Street in premises formerly occupied by another stylist, Blitz.

The business is owned by Lisa Bishop, former Senior Stylist at Maxim Porcaro.

Lisa aims to offer customers "a little something different", "a real haven and somewhere to go to unwind while you have your hair done".

The salon will also be open on Sundays in the run up to Christmas and, pending demand, will continue into the new year on a permanent basis.

The brand design was by local company Amber Design and Marketing.

Santus Circus has arrived in town for a five day stay from Wednesday to Sunday.

Le Cirque De France will be putting on their show From Paris To Peking on Hartham Common, with tickets available on site from £8.

Performers include Chinese acrobats, jugglers, clowns and a dragon!

Local online TV outlet hertsWEB.tv has been recognised by Damian Radcliffe, Manager for the English Regions at Ofcom.

In a blog post at talkaboutlocal he discusses the local station's background and coverage of the recent general election.

Content on the video site is locally produced and aimed at residents of both Hertford and Ware.

The station is operated by hertsWEB, who are also behind Discover Hertford Online and Ware Online.

www.hertsweb.tv
www.talkaboutlocal.org.uk

A new ladies boutique called Temptation has opened at 3 Fore Street, occupying the former premises of Maxim Porcaro.

The new shop features labels such as Kelly and Hepburn, Arrogant Cat, Meem, Me & Thee and Ella shirts.

Owner Dawn Johnston aims to stock quirky and vintage clothing and hopes to sell her own designs through the shop. She describes herself as a big fan of Audrey Hepburn.

A large dressing room is available to customers, with a sofa and magazines for accompanying partners.