Burglaries are on the rise across Welwyn Hatfield and Hertsmere, according to newly released data from Hertfordshire police.

It comes after violent clashes outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, which is believed to house asylum seekers, on Thursday night.

Silver items from the private collection of late Flog It! star Michael Baggott have sold at auction for £124,614. Baggott, who died aged 51 in January, was a recognised authority on antique silver, ...