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Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council are urging people not to light bonfires during the coronavirus lockdown.

This probably isn't the Easter weekend you had in mind, but here we are, so let's just make the best of it. There's loads of great ideas out there to keep the kids entertained at home and keep everyone safe. Here's a few of our favourites.

I want to say a big thank you to everyone right across the borough. Throughout our communities, our staunch spirit and determination to help is being shown by people of all ages.

From dog walking and managing pet businesses, to being prepared if you need to go into hospital, the RSPCA has produced advice for pet owners and pet businesses during COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Restrictions lifted in car parks and resident permit areas.

Vegetation clearance currently is taking place between Junctions 6 and 8 on the A1(M).

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, our waste collection services are currently operating with a reduced number of staff.

Due to coronavirus, White Lion House, Hatfield, will be closed to the public until further notice.

First of all I want to say thank you to all of our front line workers, especially those in the health service, for their response to this unprecedented crisis.

We understand this is a very worrying and difficult time for many of you.

The waste and recycling road shows, organised by our new waste and recycling collection partner, Urbaser, have been cancelled.

A building gutted by fire in south Hatfield has been brought back to life as the new Hilltop Community Centre.

The Tree Council has announced a conference in Welwyn Garden City to mark the UK's first ever Plant Health Week. The announcement coincides with the borough of Welwyn Hatfield being awarded 'Tree City of the World' status by the United Nations.

Eager quizzers were put to the test, raising around £1,500 for Hatfield-based Potential Kids at the Mayor's Charity Quiz Night at Campus West.

Splashlands, the new wet and dry adventure and play facility in Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, is on track to open this summer.