A man who was praised for trying to resuscitate a dying woman later burgled her grieve stricken partner a court heard last month. Darren Brown, of Munden View, Meriden Estate, used a key he had been entrusted with to break into Dennis Chantler’s house, a supposed friend of is, in March this year.

A Garston student has been chosen to join fellow actors from across South-West Hertfordshire in performing at the National Theatre later this year. Jessica Skyers, who attends Francis Combe School, will join six other pupils from across the area to perform at the prestigious venue.

Garston United have achieved a remarkable double after winning their division by one point and securing the Intermediate Cup on penalties. Bob Manley’s side edged out Inter FC to win the league title thanks to their consistency throughout the season, which has seen them lose only two games all year. They then followed up their promotion with a nail-biting 9-8 penalty shootout victory over Grapevine Sports after the match finished two apiece.