Hertfordshire

American

[hahr-ferd-sheer, -sher, hahrt-] / ˈhɑr fərdˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈhɑrt- /

noun

a county in SE England. 631 sq. mi. (1,635 sq. km).

Hertfordshire British

/ -ʃə, ˈhɑːtfədˌʃɪə /

noun

a county of S England, bordering on Greater London in the south: mainly low-lying, with the Chiltern Hills in the northwest; largely agricultural; light industries, esp in the new towns. Administrative centre: Hertford. Pop: 1 040 900 (2003 est). Area: 1634 sq km (631 sq miles)

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Pub landlady Maria Connolly's son Owain, 19, also recently moved away from his Swansea home to go to university in Hertfordshire.

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Hertfordshire Police said the man was released on bail under investigation.

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Hertfordshire Police said the man, who was arrested last month, had been released on bail under investigation.

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Hertfordshire Police praised the victims for their bravery and urged any more to come forward.

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Garden House Hospice Care in Hertfordshire has announced what it calls "the most serious financial challenge in its history" and has launched a consultation process which may lead to more than 20 redundancies.

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