Three youths have been arrested today on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.

The arrests have been prompted by the death of Jacob Last, 16, who sadly died at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow on July 14th after becoming unwell in Hartham Common on Friday July 13th.

The three male teenagers are aged 17,16 and 16 and all from Broxbourne.

All three males remain in police custody and are waiting to be questioned by police.

Detective Inspector Paul Watts, who is based at Hertford Police station said: "I would urge anyone who may have information on the supply of drugs in the Hertford or Broxbourne areas to come forward and speak to us in confidence on 01992 533907 / 01992 533903 or alternatively in confidence, through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111".

Women's boutique Dolly in Parliament Square has closed down.

The shop is the second womenswear outlet to close in the town following the arrival of Ruby Room in Railway Street.

Despite the closure, the retail vacancy rate in the town is well below the national average at just 9%. Across the UK the rate is 14%.

An inexperienced boater lost his new vessel when it went down in Hertford Lock on Thursday.

The boat is currently lying at the bottom of Lock No.1 whilst the waterways authority draws up plans to recover the vessel.

The owner had only taken possession of the vessel earlier in the month.

A teenager has died after being taken ill on Hartham Common.

Flower and tributes mark the spot where 16 year-old Jacob Last was taken ill last Friday.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9pm and Jacob was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. However, he died two days later.

Jacob briefly attended both Simon Balle and Richard Hale Schools in the town. His funeral took place at Enfield Crematorium yesterday. 

With the suspension of the Sunday Trading Laws for the Olympics, Tesco's Hertford store will be open on Sundays from 10am until 8pm for the next eight weeks.

Trading hours at the new Sainsbury store are unchanged.

The last remaing occupant of Sovereign House is to close at the end of the month ater 23 years in the town.

Bonnie Babies has been served notice by the landlord as a question mark hangs over the building, which has been on the market for a number of years. 

The government building is in a poor state of repair after a series of agencies have relocatied, including the county court, tax office, Job Centre and Department for Work & Penions, all of whom were served by the nursery.

Any redevelopment of the site would have to include the nuclear bunker beneath the building, which was constructed in the mid-sixties.

Events will take place on Sunday 22nd July to mark the centenary of Hertford Castle's grounds being open to the public.

The programme includes the Royston Town Band playing a special Band Concert to mark the occasion, with refreshments provided by St John Ambulance.

Hertford Castle Bowls Club, who met in the Castle grounds from 1925 - 1953, will be attending, offering the public an opportunity to take part in this sport.

The Friends of Hertford Castle will be leading free guided tours of the Castle, and have mounted a special exhibition to mark the centenary in the Castle Conservatory. For those who want to read more, there will be a booklet to purchase, which provides an insight into the events that have taken place in the Castle grounds over the last 100 years.

The event will run between 2.30 and 5.00 p.m. and admission is free. Donations will be welcomed to the Mayor of Hertford’s Appeal Fund; this year supporting The Alzheimer’s Society in East Herts.

Barbara Martin Stuidios have relocated within St.Andrew Street, moving in to larger premises formerly occupied by Tapestry Antiques.

The increased floorspace has allowed the business to stock an expanded range, including Jaego Occasion Wear, Panama Hats and much more.

The business specialises in hats, fascinators, bridal headdresses, tiaras and jewellery.

http://www.barbaramartinstudios.co.uk

Clover Kitchens have relocated from their St.Andrew base to Beckwith & Sons opposite.

The new showroom features brand new displays from German suppliers, including the premium Swiss appliance brand V-Zug.

Clover Kitchens are open Tuesday to Friday 9:30-16:30 and Saturday 9:30-15:00.

www.cloverkitchens.co.uk

Thousands lined the streets to see six torchbearers carry the Olympic Torch through Hertford.

The Torch was carried down the A414 London Road in to town where it was passed to MS sufferer Charlotte Brown at The Bluecoats roundabout before making it's way in to the town centre.

It was then brought on to the Ware Road by Jools Smart before being passed to Shelley Sheridan and Neil Burgess.