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Welwyn Hatfield Times - things to do · Eventstoday Welwyn 10k 'huge success' with 343 runners despite extreme heat • Running enthusiasts were invited to be extras in a BBC show.

Hemel Today · Familiestoday As Britain bakes, parents can grab this UV-blocking baby tent for under £30 • Families preparing for beach trips, park days and summer holidays can save 40% on a popular baby sun shelter designed to provide shade, ventilation and insect protection during hot weather.

Hemel Today · Local newstoday Shark vacuum that empties itself gets £160 Amazon price cut • The lightweight cordless cleaner deposits collected dirt into a sealed base that can hold up to 30 days of debris, meaning owners can spend less time emptying its dust cup

Herts Advertiser · Safetytoday Pair jailed for stealing more than £600,000 worth of luxury cars • Two men have been sentenced for stealing more than £600,000 worth of luxury cars.

Herts Advertiser - things to do · Eventstoday All you need to know ahead of Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival 2026 • St Albans is set to celebrate its most famous figure with the return of the Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival for 2026.

St Albans Times · Eventstoday More than 70 local artists set to feature at Harpenden event • It’s time to get arty again when Harpenden’s Art on the Common returns to town on the weekend of July 4-5. • This annual event is part of a growing local art and culture scene and features more than 70 artists exhibiting, alongside live music and other entertainment....

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Traveltoday 5 businesses named among 2026 Muddy Stilettos award winners • Businesses are celebrating success after being named among the winners of the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local newstoday Stevenage at 80: Celebrating our history, building our future • This year’s Stevenage Day marks a very special year for our town. • Stevenage is celebrating its 80th anniversary as the UK's first New Town, marking eight decades since the decision was taken in 1946 to create something bold, ambitious and completely new

Watford Observer - leisure · Eventstoday Tesco colleagues to take part in 13-mile cancer fundraiser to raise £300,000 • Tesco colleagues in Watford will take part in a 13-mile fundraiser on July 1 as part of a wider company initiative in support of Cancer Research UK.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Traveltoday Council may sell £565k building to charity for £200k to boost services • The authority is considering the sale of 122 Exchange Road to homelessness charity New Hope for £200,000 to support its plans to develop a modern support centre.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Safetytoday Duo jailed over £600k car theft spree in Hertfordshire and nearby • Aurimas Sarkis, 29, and Ignas Kisskiss, 37, mostly targeted BMWs and Mercedes using a loophole allowing them access to cars without needing the physical key.

What's on: next 7 days

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2026-06-26 · Cinnabar Hertford · AllEvents - HertfordCinnabar Fridays

2026-07-03 · Corn Exchange - Hertford · AllEvents - HertfordCommon People (PULP Tribute) | Hertford Corn Exchange

2026-06-28 · St Michael's Manor Hotel · AllEvents - St AlbansAl Fresco Afternoon Tea inspired by Jo Malone London

2026-06-26 · Oaklands College · AllEvents - St AlbansPhats Small in St Albans

2026-07-04 · The Pioneer Club · AllEvents - St AlbansRetired Ravers Club presents Phil Hartnoll (Orbital)

2026-07-02 · Tequila Mockingbird St.Albans · AllEvents - St AlbansSt Albans Singles Party - Over 35s

2026-07-05 · St Peter's Street · AllEvents - St AlbansSt Albans Vegan Market

2026-06-28 · Oaklands College · AllEvents - St AlbansSummer In Nashville - St Albans 2026

2026-07-03 · 28 The Maltings, AL1 3 Saint Albans, United Kingdom · AllEvents - St AlbansSummer Sounds 2026

2026-06-27 · Tequila Mockingbird St.Albans · AllEvents - St AlbansTHROWBACK BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH St Albans

2026-06-26 · Watford Palace Theatre · AllEvents - WatfordAggys Big Gay Party

2026-07-03 · The Zoo Watford · AllEvents - WatfordCHLOE WILLIAMS: Fri 3rd July: Zoo Watford

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Hemel Hempstead was officially designated a New Town on 4 February 1947 to rehouse Londoners after the Blitz.

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