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Herts Advertiser · Council · yesterday Budget 2026 - what John Healey has promised pensioners and what it means for you • The State Pension rise is part of a wider pledge from the Government to improve support for older people

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday ‘If heaven above lets fall a plum, open your mouth…’ • Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, knows there’s no making apples of plums… I encountered a gastronomic dilemma at the weekend which resulted in an accidental and very happy discovery. • We were having some cheese at the end of our meal and found ourselves clean out.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Return to Grove House • It was way back in 2009 that I had my first introduction to the work of Grove House, then just a St Albans-based resource which had opened in 1994 following a community fundraising campaign, writes Matt Adams. • Reflecting its involvement in the late Lord Robert Runcie’s bid to raise £1m.

Hemel Today · Travel · yesterday Could county council be about to call for lower speed limits on Hertfordshire country lanes? • Hertfordshire County Council could soon place itself at the forefront of calls for speed limits on rural roads across the country to be reduced to a maximum of 40mph, it has emerged.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday £2.5bn data centre developer plays down water fears as it closes in on approval • The developer behind a £2.5bn Watford data centre for the former Mercure Hotel has played down fears over its water use after officers recommended approval.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Hertfordshire dog daycare owner who hit dog with hose set for crown court sentencing • A Kings Langley woman's case over animal welfare breaches at a dog daycare in Hertfordshire has been sent to St Albans Crown Court.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Council · today Hertfordshire sanctuary status decision to be reviewed after councillor call-in • Hertfordshire councillors will review Council of Sanctuary plans on November 3 after a Reform UK-led call-in paused the Liberal Democrat cabinet decision.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Train stabbings accused used stolen Stevenage knives to attack man, court hears • The man accused attempted murder following the Huntingdon train stabbings used knives he stole from Stevenage to attack a man in London, a court has heard.

Hemel Today · Local news · yesterday Devolution aim welcomed as positive step forward for Hertfordshire • A significant opportunity to unlock growth, investment and opportunity for communities across Hertfordshire.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Hertfordshire could get elected mayor, says Healey • In his Budget, the chancellor says he is close to agreeing a Mayoral Strategic Authority.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Monitoring plan for one of UK's rarest bats • Conservationists are creating conditions for the barbastelle to thrive in Hertfordshire.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Case over animal welfare breaches at Herts dog daycare sent to crown court • A case over animal welfare breaches at Pets at Their Best dog daycare in Hertfordshire has been sent to St Albans Crown Court.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Watchdog probing Herts police over indecent images found in Andrew Tate's home • A police watchdog is investigating Herts police's handling of alleged indecent child images seized during a search of Andrew Tate’s home back in 2015.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council news RSS feed · Government and records · yesterday Joint statement from the Leader and Deputy Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council on the announcement of new Mayoral Strategic Authority for Hertfordshire • Joint statement regarding the new Mayoral Strategic Authority for Hertfordshire.

What's on: next 14 days

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6 Nov · Corn Exchange - HertfordArctic Monkeyz / Fontaines CD | Corn Exchange, Hertford

7 Nov · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomBig Love UK | Corn Exchange, Hertford

1 Nov · The Secret SpaceConnect & Flow ( Free Movement Dance) Mini Retreat Afternoon. Cacao.

30 Oct · Hertford LibraryFlower Fusion

5 Nov · Corn Exchange - HertfordGANS | Corn Exchange, Hertford

29 Oct · The Book and BottleHalloween Book Club Social

11 Nov at 23:00 · Corn Exchange - HertfordHERTFORD: Ruts DC live at the Corn Exchange

7 Nov · BEAM HertfordLegends and Landscapes

1 Nov · BEAM HertfordMakers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

11 Nov · The Book and BottleMeet the Author: Cherry Casey author of Childhood LTD

7 Nov · Hertford CastlePortraiture With Natural Light

7 Nov · Lord Haig HertfordSofasonic @ The Lord Haig

7 Nov · Hertford House HotelSOLIS - Volume 2

4 Nov · The Book and BottleSpicy Book Club

30 Oct · Hertford Heath, East HertfordshireSpooky Strength, Tone & Spritz

30 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomThe Cureheads / Siouxsie & The Budgiees | Corn Exchange, Hertford

7 Nov · The HornBarrioke

30 Oct · St AlbansBegin Here Festival 2026

6 Nov · Sopwell HouseDiwali at Sopwell House

4 Nov · The Pioneer ClubFirst Push: Skateboarding For Beginners

29 Oct · WaterstonesGame Night - October Half Term at Waterstones St Albans

31 Oct · Greenwood Park Community CentreGreenwood Park Freestyle on Saturday 31 October

31 Oct · Blacksmith ArmsHot Fondu @ The Blacksmith's

3 Nov · Fishpool Street,St Albans,AL3 4RY,GBLive Fashion Drawing at St Michael’s Manor Hotel

31 Oct · Tequila Mockingbird St.AlbansMockingbird Massacre

31 Oct · Hemel Hempstead Rd, AL3 7AF Saint Albans, United KingdomMurder Mystery on Halloween

30 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomNu-Metal Night - El Bronson - Halloween Special | The Horn, St Albans

5 Nov · Alban ArenaPhil Wang: UH OH

29 Oct · Christopher Place, St Albans, United KingdomPop-Up Pumpkin Patch

6 Nov at 07:30 · Salsa MishSalsa Mish 6 Nov

30 Oct · Salsa MishSalsa Mish Halloween Party

7 Nov · The HornSOLD OUT - Barrioke - An evening with Shaun Williamson | The Horn, St Albans

4 Nov · Gorhambury HouseSound Bath

31 Oct · The HornSpecial Kinda Madness - 31 October 2026

31 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomSpecial Kinda Madness | The Horn, St Albans

7 Nov · St Albans CathedralSt Albans Cathedral + Christmas Artisan Fair + 3 Day Art Fair

7 Nov · The Marlborough Science AcademySt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 7th November 2026

6 Nov · Cottonmill Community & Cycle CentreSt Albans Support Group

1 Nov · St Peter's Street, AL1 3DHSt Albans Vegan Market

29 Oct · The Marlborough Science AcademyThursday Class Nights @ St. Albans

31 Oct · High Street, St Albans, AL3 4, United KingdomUsing Light & Shadow in Photography

31 Oct · Watford ColosseumBingo Lingo Watford XL - Halloween House of Horrors

1 Nov · Watford Town CentreDiwali Celebrations 2026!

30 Oct · Canvas Bar NightclubFREAKED OUT FRIDAY W/ MICHEAL JACKSON IMPERSONATOR HALLOWEEN PRE PARTY

29 Oct · Hare Krishna TempleGuided Tours - Bhaktivedanta Manor

31 Oct · The Zoo WatfordHalloween special - Welcome to Raccoon city zoo

31 Oct · Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonHarry Potter Studio's - The Dark Arts

30 Oct · The Zoo WatfordMR TRAUMATIK LIVE: Halloween: 30th Oct: ZOO WATFORD

31 Oct · O WatfordNOW that's what i call Halloween - Special halloween bottomless brunch

1 Nov · Watford ColosseumPINK LIVE Starring Vicky Jackson - Watford Colosseum

29 Oct · The Zoo WatfordRAWR - Halloween speciall alternative event FT BABYSTEP

6 & 8 Nov · Beechen Grove Baptist ChurchSavoy Jazz Jam 2026 - Solo Jazz Weekend

31 Oct at 23:00 · Canvas Bar NightclubSPOOKY SATURDAY W/ MICHEAL JACKSON ICON HALLOWEEN

31 Oct · Sri Krishna Haveli Events VenueSri Krishna Haveli Wedding & Events Exhibition 2026

29 Oct · Canvas Bar NightclubThriller Thursday

31 Oct · Pondside, The ParadeTrick or Treat Show & Free Haunted House

30 Oct · Watford MarketWatford Market Lates

4 Nov · Watford Woodside Leisure CentreWatford's Older adults event

7 Nov · Harry Potter Warner StudiosWeek-end aux studios Harry Potter de Londres

31 OctHalloween Pool Inflatables

31 Oct at 09:00HOWL-OWEEN PAWTY

8 NovThe Big Herts Antique & Vintage Fair

1 Nov at 20:00When Strings Speak - A journey across Rhythm, Voice & Dance

29 OctDiscover the English Heritage gem just over an hour from Hertfordshire

29 OctBeach named among 'best in the world' just 2 hours 30 from Hertfordshire

30 Oct–8 Nov30th October - 8th November 2026 The Galleria Launches Two Week Only Aztec Escape Room Experience – Tickets Just £15

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Harpenden's name probably comes from Old English 'hearpedenu', meaning 'harp valley'.

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