St Albans City & District Council

People fear up to 5,000 new homes would mean their village gets lost in "urban sprawl".

A look ahead to elections, the East West rail link and special education by our political reporter.

It puts up signs at an ornamental lake urging dog owners to keep their pets out of the water.

Most of the 11 existing authorities want four new councils, but others go for two or three.

As councils' parking fees are criticised, they respond by saying it goes on road safety and public transport.

Once works are finished the theatre's seating capacity will increase from 850 to 902, the venue said.

A chain that planned to spend millions refurbishing Batchwood Hall has gone into administration.