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5 Hertfordshire criminals convicted in August

Good Morning Hertfordshire — 2026-09-01

Following successful investigations by Herts Police, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted during August.
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5 Hertfordshire criminals convicted in August

5 Hertfordshire criminals convicted in August

• Following successful investigations by Herts Police, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted during August.

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Plan to knock down garage and build new home on existing house's garden
Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

Plan to knock down garage and build new home on existing house's garden

• Plans to build a new house on an existing Watford Heath home’s back garden have been entered

After record summer temperatures, how do we prepare for future extremes?
St Albans Times · Events · yesterday

After record summer temperatures, how do we prepare for future extremes?

• Scorching temperatures, parched gardens, bone dry rivers, broken supermarket fridges – the toll of multiple heatwaves have impacted on communities across the district.
• The past few months have been exceptionally hot, dry, and characterised by record-low rainfall and multiple severe heatwaves, with peak temperatures reaching or exceeding 38°C.

All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time

• Cheese and Raising Cane’s are among the US fast food chains opening up branches in the UK in 2026
• Chuck E. Cheese and Raising Cane’s are among the US fast food chains opening up branches in the UK in 2026

Young Stevenage paramedic launches careers event
The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Events · 2 days ago

Young Stevenage paramedic launches careers event

• A young paramedic is leading a new careers event to inspire the next generation.

St Albans Symphony Orchestra announces first concert with new director
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

St Albans Symphony Orchestra announces first concert with new director

• St Albans Symphony Orchestra has announced its first concert of the 2026/27 season.

Discover the spectacular English Heritage gem just 30 minutes from Hertfordshire
The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · 2 days ago

Discover the spectacular English Heritage gem just 30 minutes from Hertfordshire

• English Heritage site Kenwood House is just 30 minutes from Hertfordshire and is described as a great day out.

The 'fantastic' Hertfordshire walk with stunning views and popular pub stops
Welwyn Hatfield Times - things to do · Events · 3 days ago

The 'fantastic' Hertfordshire walk with stunning views and popular pub stops

• Discover this stunning countryside walk in Hertfordshire which is the perfect place to explore.

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What's on: next 14 days

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9 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomAfter Hours (15) - part of Scorsese Season5 Sep at 10:00 · RoseYogaAutumn Equinox/Mabon Workshop & Home Ritual Preparation8 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomBEAM Masterclass: Stand-up Comedy Course with Alistair Barrie12 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomCape Fear (35th Anniversary) (18)- part of Scorsese Season5 Sep · Dog And WhistleDance All Over Cancer14 Sep · British Red Cross CentreFirst Aid at Work Requalification Course - Hertford2 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomGoodfellas (18) part of Scorsese Season12 Sep · Babylon Lounge, HerefordHard Revival 6 - Davide sonar & Mzone12 Sep · PANSHANGER PARKHeritage Open Days Parkland Restoration Tractor Tour12 Sep · PANSHANGER PARKHeritage Open Days Walk & Talk: Stories of Panshanger Park9 Sep · BEAMJonathan Pie: Work in Progress11 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordMotown & Soul Night w/ Uptown Funk | Hertford Corn Exchange12 Sep · The Dog And WhistleOnce Upon A Disco4 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordSOLD OUT - Barrioke - An evening with Shaun Williamson | Corn Exchange, Hertford7 Sep · Goldings Estate Rare Breeds FarmSummer Nature Days13 Sep · PANSHANGER PARKThe Marvellous Miss Midd - A Heritage Open Weekend Talk12 Sep · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomThe Rolling Clones | Corn Exchange, Hertford5 SepFood Van - Posh Pots9 SepSmart Merchants, Hertford - Trade Day12 Sep · The breakfast clubArt Supper with Mandy Johnson — Colour Conversations & Playful Watercolours13 Sep · St Albans Museum + GalleryBig Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of St Albans 14555 Sep · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomBleak House | The Horn, St Albans1 Sep at 06:00 · The MermaidCollage Workshop4 Sep · The White RoomsCopy of Free Co-Working4 Sep · 28 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3HL, United KingdomGrand opening in The Maltings, St Albans10 Sep · Alban ArenaJimmy Carr: Laughs Funny11 Sep · St Michael's Manor HotelSip & Paint at St Michael's Manor Hotel6 Sep · The Yoga HallSound Bath with Laura & Finlay6 Sep · Three HammersSpeed Dating in St Albans Ages 30-4912 Sep · The Yoga HallSt Albans Dance Collective featuring Felix Oram, Temenos Dance Collective12 Sep · The Marlborough Science AcademySt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 12th September 202612 Sep at 10:00 · Greenwood ParkSt Albans Mosaic Making Workshop - Sat 12th Sept 10am-2pm6 Sep · St Peter's StreetSt Albans Vegan Market13 Sep · Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans)Sunday Bump Club, St Albans11 Sep · Alban ArenaThe Smyths - Alban Arena - 11/9/2612 Sep · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomTotally Blondie | The Horn, St Albans5 Sep · Bygrave WoodsVigro Deep in St Albans13 Sep at 11:00AI Academy Open Day11 Sep · Aynur’s CafeChai and Chat5 Sep · Croxley GreenCroxfest 20265 Sep · Humo WatfordGoodVibez6 Sep · Holiday Inn London - Watford JunctionMONALISA WEDDING AND FESTIVE POP-UP SHOP 2026 ( WATFORD)12 Sep · The Pump House Theatre and Arts CentreRandom Café's Beer Tasting and Meet the Brewer Evening12 Sep · 107-115 The Parade Watford WD 17 1LUReveal Your Soul12 Sep · Zoo nightclub, WatfordSoul Daze - Watford's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party5 Sep · Watford Palace TheatreTez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You - Watford **12 Sep · The ZooUKG BINGO Sat 12th Sep Watford13 Sep · Cassiobury Park BandstandUPDATE: Grimsdyke Brass Band at the Bandstand6 Sep · Cassiobury Park BandstandWatford Brass Band at Cassiobury Park Bandstand3 Sep · Watford Palace TheatreWatford Palace Theatre, Watford12 Sep · Future Academies WatfordWATFORD YOUNG ACHIEVERS GOT TALENT GRAND FINALE AWARDS CEREMONY 20265 Sep · Hunton ParkWedding Showround Morning13 Sep at 10:00Community Apple Picking and Pressing5 SepDips & Tricks I Workshop2 Sep at 19:00Join Brush Party to Paint 'Summer's Encore' - Watford Central14 Sep at 19:00Join Brush Party to paint 'View to the Blue' - Watford4 Sep at 12:00 · The Stable YardFood Truck Fridays4 Sep at 18:30Live Music at The Coach House Kitchen13 Sep‘live at knebworth’ exhibition13 Sep‘on location’ exhibition6 SepAdventure Cinema 4th - 6th September More Information >>13 Sepadventure playground13 SepCorporate Events13 SepHenry Lytton Cobbold’s Blog13 SepHistory Of Knebworth House13 SepHoliday Cottages13 SepLarge Public Events13 SepOnline Gift Shop13 SepPowered by GDPR Cookie Compliance13 SepResidential Lets13 Sepwatchman’s tower
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This Day in Hertfordshire History

On this day · Through the years

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Hertfordshire takes its name from Hertford; the county grew around routes, markets and river crossings north of London.
Did You Know · Hertfordshire

Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, founded in 1843, is one of the world's oldest agricultural research stations.

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