Education across the town will be disrupted tomorrow due to a strike by teachers.

Some schools are closing completely whilst others are restricting lessons.

Mill Mead School in Port Vale will be closed, as will Bengeo Primary. Some years at Morgans have been told to stay at home.

Secondary Schools Richard Hale and Simon Balle are limiting lessons to certain years.

Hertford Town Council have launched their 2012 Calendar Competition.

The council’s Town and Tourist Information Centre is running the competition, which is in its third year.

The closing date of the competition is 31st July 2011, after which 13 photographs will be selected for inclusion – one for each month, and one for the cover of the calendar.

The Mayor of Hertford, Cllr Sally Newton, will be one of the competition judges, and commented: "Hertford has a rich source of scenes for photographers to choose from - interesting and historic buildings, beautiful rivers and open spaces, and a wide range of events.  I hope photographers of every age and ability will take the opportunity to explore and photograph our town, and help to ensure the 2012 calendar represents the best of Hertford.  Many people buy the calendar to send to friends and family at Christmas, so this is also a chance to promote our town as a tourist destination in the year of the London Olympics."

Photographs must be submitted with an entry form, which can be obtained from Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre by the Shire Hall, or from www.hertford.gov.uk   

There will be opportunities for local businesses to advertise on the pages of the calendar, and the Town & Tourist Information Centre can provide further details.

Police are asking for the public's help in tracing a 13-year-old girl from Hertford.

Ahleah Johnson was last seen near to Hertford Castle in Hertford at 8pm yesterday (Wednesday 15th June).

Ahleah is described as black, 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build and has black shoulder length hair.  She was last seen wearing grey trousers, a black hooded top and carrying a silver handbag.

PC Andy Gorrell said: "Ahleah is quite vulnerable due to her age and we are very keen to trace her as soon as possible."

"We believe she could be in East Herts, or the following areas of London – Lewisham, Bow, Bromley, Croydon area or surrounding boroughs. She is also known to use the rail network."

"I would ask anyone who believes they have seen Ahleah or knows where she is to contact police immediately on 0845 33 00 222."

Update: Ahleah has been found in Lewisham

The Master's House in Fore Street was closed by police on Friday evening following a fight.

The East Of England Ambulance Service reported that a 40 year-old man was taken to the QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City with minor injuries.

A 53 year-old man from Waltham Cross has been arrested by police and bailed until 16th July.

The District Council have extended their plastics recycling scheme to cover all plastics types from 1-6. This includes bottles used for beverage, milk, juices, household cleaners, motor oil and shampoo.

Other plastic packaging such as shrink wrap, food coverings, bags and tubs are also included.

Washed plastics should be placed in residents' blue bins together with metal cans.

Excluded from the scheme are hard plastics such as DVD cases, CD cases, and electronic product casings, toothbrushes, sunglasses or five gallon water bottles. As a general rule if you can snap the plastic and it shatters it's hard plastic and cannot be accepted.

Plans for a new entrance lobby at Tesco's Ware Road store have been given the thumbs-down.

Tesco wanted to extend the existing lobby out to the drop-off point with a glass enclosure.

The District Council turned down the planning application due to concerns with the design and wider access issues for both pedestrians and traffic.

Dilemma Boutique in St.Andrew's Street has closed, whilst gift shop Just The Thing is to close down shortly.

The fashion outlet, opposite the Women's Society, will continue to operate from is Cheshunt branch.

The Bircherley Green gift shop opened two and a half years ago, replacing a card shop.

Hertford Fun Day was once again a great success, and although there was a shower towards the end of the afternoon, rain didn’t stop play!  Approximately 3,500 people attended across the course of the afternoon.

Children hugely enjoyed the Water Walkers and bouncing on the bungees, whilst RJ Ride Guides Mountain Bike Stunt Show entertained young and old.  Many local voluntary groups had stalls on the Castle lawn, raising money for their organisations.

For those who wanted quieter form of entertainment, there was a small collection of classic cars outside Hertford Theatre, model railway displays in the Mill Bridge Rooms, and the Vintage Bus tours and rides were as popular as ever.  There was also a bright collection of narrowboats alongside Folly Island.

Councillor Jane Sartin said: "The day had a really good atmosphere, and it was great to see so many people enjoying the event.  Even the rain didn't spoil everyone's fun."