300 new homes will 'approximately double size of village'

• Plans to build 300 homes on the southern edge of Little Wymondley have been unanimously approved by North Herts Council’s planning committee.

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Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Four trailers crammed with asbestos waste ditched on major Hertfordshire roads • Hertfordshire County Council is dealing with four trailers abandoned on roads containing dangerous asbestos.

Hemel Today · Safety · yesterday Hertfordshire council warns of 'dangerous' suspected asbestos waste dumped across county • Hertfordshire County Council is alerting residents to incidents of dumped waste reported across its area.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Hertfordshire launches probation officer recruitment drive • A new recruitment campaign aims to boost the number of probation officers in Hertfordshire.

Herts Advertiser · Planning · yesterday High Court prohibits use of unauthorised encampment in Flamstead • A High Court ruling has prohibited residential occupation and development on a traveller site in Flamstead.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday New plan for extra flats on top of existing block • New plans have been submitted for more flats on top of Hanover Court in King Georges Avenue, Watford.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing 12-year-old girl • Police are growing increasingly concerned about a girl who has gone missing from Stevenage.

St Albans Times · Events · yesterday Care home celebrates Volunteering Day with event for U3A members • Residents and staff at The Orchard care home held a special event to recognise and thank the St Albans U3A (University of the Third Age) for the incredible contribution they make to the community as part of this year’s national Volunteering Day. • It followed an invitation by St Albans U3A.

Hemel Today · Safety · yesterday Watch: Hertfordshire Constabulary issues 999 advice after G&T complaint call • Hertfordshire Constabulary is urging residents to use its emergency line correctly, after a call handler was contacted regarding a supermarket complaint.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday 'Not expecting this' - Watford fans react to Southampton win • Watford fans give their views on their 2-1 win over Southampton on the opening weekend of the Championship season

North Herts Council - site RSS · Travel · yesterday Shop Small Studios brings creative businesses and independent makers together in Hitchin • Shop Small Studios brings creative businesses and independent makers together in Hitchin gavin.midgley Date 17 August 2026 Date 17 August 2026 Following the popularity of the Shop Small Pop Up markets in Hitchin Town Hall and their Christmas pop up shops on Churchyard Walk, Shop Small Studios has returned to Hitchin in a new permanent venue. • Shop Small Studios has opened its doors in 16/17 Market Place, next to Etcetera, which forms part of the Churchgate Shopping Centre.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday 20 charged with £1m plant machinery thefts • Twenty people have been charged for the theft of approximately £1 million worth of plant equipment, with crimes taking place in Hertfordshire.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Asbestos dumped in one of Hertfordshire's 'worst ever fly-tipping incidents' • A major fly-tipping incident in Hertfordshire involving hazardous asbestos has been described as one of the worst seen in recent years.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Harpenden photographers’ success in Lauderdale House competition • Two members of Harpenden Photographic Society have achieved success in Lauderdale House’s 37th Photography Competition, with their winning entries now on display at the renowned Tudor house in Waterlow Park, North London. • HPS member James Singler ARPS, an accomplished freelance photographer, writer and local school teacher, won the Open Category.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Why has this Herts village become all stinky? • The people of Cuffley want something done about the bad odour.

What's on: next 14 days

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22 Aug · All Saints Church HertfordA Lumos Candlelight Experience In HertfordSaturday 22nd August

22 Aug · All Saints Church HertfordA Night of Jazz by Candlelight In Hertford - Saturday 22nd August

22 Aug · Brickendon Lane, SG13 8NY Hertford, United KingdomBrickendon Disc Golf

26 Aug · British Red Cross CentreEmergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course - Hertford

29–30 Aug · Sele Community HubFabric Sale Pop-Up & Stash Swap - 29th - 30th August

27 Aug · The Book and BottleFantasy Authors: A Celebration

22 Aug · The Golden Griffin - HertfordGRIFFFEST

28 Aug · Corn Exchange HertfordLast Resort - Nu Metal Tribute at Corn Exchange (Hertford)

30 Aug · The Secret Townhouse At DecoPlayhouse x The Secret Townhouse

19 Aug · White Hart - HertfordSingles Night in Hertford; Raise Your Game (Ages 40s-60s)

22 Aug · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomSpecial Kinda Madness | Corn Exchange, Hertford

29 Aug · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomStanley Dee | Corn Exchange, Hertford

30 Aug · Hertford BellThe Rkids - Play the songs of OASIS - Live at The Hertford Bell

29 Aug · BEAMWhitney Queen of the Night

22 AugAn Amy Winehouse Candlelight Jazz Experience In Hertford - Saturday 22nd August

28 Aug at 14:30Hertford Roller Disco + Lesson!

28 Aug · WaterstonesACOTAR Celebrations: A Court of Frost and Starlight Night - St Albans

28 Aug · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomAlternative 80s ft The Polaroidz | The Horn, St Albans

20 Aug · The HornBattle of The Bands - Final 2026 | The Horn, St Albans

22 Aug · Greenwood Park Community CentreGreenwood Park Freestyle on Saturday 22 August

30 Aug · Verdis Italian KitchenJazz in Clarence Park - Free Event

29 Aug · The Pioneer ClubKing Hammond with support from BuBounce

29 Aug · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomNirvanah | The Horn, St Albans

27 Aug · The CrownSpeed Dating in St Albans | Ages 30-45

19 Aug · The HornThe Heart Shaped Aces | The Horn, St Albans

21 Aug · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomThe Maida Vales | The Horn, St Albans

30 Aug at 11:00 · Lower Red LionThe St Albans Sixer 2026

28 Aug · St Albans CathedralTribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated: St Albans, Late

22 Aug at 10:00Saturday 22 August - All day games - 10am Start!

29 AugSt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 29th August 2026

22 Aug · O Watford90S Day Party: Watford

29 Aug · The OddfellowsCentreforce Away Fanzone - Watford VS Westham United

24 Aug · Leonardo Hotel (Jurys Inn) WatfordFirst Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Watford

20 Aug · Hempstead Rd, WD17 3EZ Watford, United KingdomGCSE Results Day

22 Aug · The Pump House Theatre and Arts CentreMind Over Metal Festival

18 Aug · Off Ashburnham Drive, South Oxhey Playing Fields, WD19 7PUPlay Rangers - South Oxhey Playing Fields

22 Aug at 13:00Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance!

21 Aug80s by Moonlight 21st August More Information >>

31 AugClassic Motor Show 30th & 31st August More Information >>

22 AugMotown by Moonlight 22nd August More Information >>

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