A nearby resident says the fuel in the stream "stank" and the spill left her "alarmed, upset and worried".

A HS2 spokesperson says agreed noise levels "have not been exceeded" and no rules are being broken.

Ronald Ruddock, 60, knocked the motorcyclist into the path of a lorry, court hears.

The RAC estimates 19.5 million road trips over the break with traffic likely to be worst on Friday.

An investigation begins after a fire in a tunnel being dug for the new high-speed rail line.

Councillors and an elected mayor are standing in Hertfordshire on 5 May.

A wildlife trust is calling for the area to be protected after the endangered forester moth is sighted.

The flightless bird is a "local celebrity" and is now "part of the scenery" says Karen Fagioli.