Santander have closed their Fore Street branch and relocated their operations to Maidenhead Street.

The bank has had two branches in the town since taking over the Bradford & Bingley in 2008.

The prermises join adjacent empty units previously occupioed by Butterfly and Millets.

Despite the closure the number of vacant retail premises in Hertford is significantly below the national average.

The District Council are to extend their pollution monitoring area to include Old Cross and Ware Road.

Levels of Nitrogen Dioxide are already measured at key points along Gascoyne Way.

Special tubes at record levels of the gas, which are above national guidelines. The main source of the pollution is exhaust fumes from cars and other vehicles.

There is no evidence that nitrogen dioxide causes respiratory diseases such as asthma but on days of very high pollution people with existing symptoms might feel worse.

The council will be putting together an action plan to improve air quality within the area. The plan aims to improve air quality through traffic management and reducing congestion.

A new shop selling cars has opened in St.Andrew Street recently.

The Auto Agency works in a similar way to an estate or letting agency, handling the advertising, enquiries, viewings and more. The business also offers a car sourcing service.

www.theautoagency.co.uk

A new art gallery in St.Andrew Street was opened by Hertford mayor Cllr.Jane Sartin on Sunday.

Arthaus galleries displays and sells collectable contemporary art by award-winning artists and emerging talent.

The gallery will also host an exciting programme of events over the year including exhibitions, artist appearances and private views.

East Herts Council are seeking residents' views on draft proposals for the future of Hartham Common.

The Council are working with the Countryside Management Service to map out the future of The Common from 2013 to 2018.

Local people are being asked to take a look at the draft plan and submit comments by the end of October.

Hartham Common Greenspace Action Plan 2013-18

The 2013 Hertford Calendar was launched on Sunday, when 11 local photographers were presented with certificates by the Mayor, Cllr Jane Sartin.

The calendar features 12 local views taken by the town's residents and chosen by the town council following a competition.

The calendars are available for £5.99 for the Tourist Information Centre in Market Place, Vintage At No.8 and Clock Cards in Railway Street.

A man has been arrested after a series of thefts from vehicles in Hertford, Ware and Bishop's Stortord.

The 16 thefts took place on the nights of Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October . Cars and vans were broken in to and items stolen, including tools, wallets, sunglasses, satnavs and cash.

Neighbourhood Inspector Chris Hunt said: "In the majority of these cases items of value had been left in the vehicles and some cars were left insecure, so it's a reminder to us all to ensure we remove, as much as possible, any valuables from our cars and vans and lock our vehicles". "It is also important that people remain vigilant and look out for any suspicious activity around vehicles and phone it in to police immediately via 999 so we can take action."

A new guitar school and shop has opened in Railway Place.

The Guitar Studio has a wide range of instruments - acoustic and electric, as well as effects pedals, strings, amplifiers and other accessories. The stock also includes bass guitars and ukuleles as well as specialist guitars, vintage, antique and second-hand instruments. 

Tuition is provided across the range of skills and levels, with classes available most evenings in three teaching rooms. Both group and one-to-one lessions are offered.

The Guitar Studio is open Monday to Friday until late as well as Saturdays.

A new gift shop called The Oak Room has opened in Fore Street next to The Corn Exchange.

The shop sells a range of cards and gifts as well as a small selection of children's clothes and haberdashery.

The business also has an outlet at Hatfield House.

The premises were formerly occupied by Threshers off-licence.

www.oakroomshop.co.uk

A recently uploaded video shows Hertford Canoe Club activities at Mill Bridge.

The video shows the rear view from a canoeist as he goes over the weir outside Hertford Theatre and then under Mill Bridge and back again.