Appeal allows 20-home scheme despite claims village being 'destroyed'
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Appeal allows 20-home scheme despite claims village being 'destroyed'
• Plans for 20 homes have been approved on appeal despite villagers saying developers are “destroying” Sarratt.
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 | Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday 'Sinkhole' investigation closes Watford road• Stratford Way in Watford is closed amid a Hertfordshire County Council investigation into a potential sinkhole. |
 | Herts Advertiser · Weather · today Hertfordshire residents warned they could face £5,000 fines for fly-tipping waste• A fresh warning has been issued about the dangers of handing waste to rogue traders in Hertfordshire. |
 | The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday Stevenage man jailed for four years after string of attempted burglaries• A Stevenage man has been jailed for a string of attempted burglaries targeting homes and vehicles. |
 | Hemel Today · Safety · 2 days ago Wanted man reported as missing from Long Marston after skipping court case• A wanted man from Long Marston is unlawfully at large after failing to appear in court, Hertfordshire Constabulary has revealed. |
 | Hemel Today · Local news · 2 days ago Hertfordshire charities urged to sign up for Aldi food donation scheme this Christmas• Charities and community groups in Hertfordshire are being encouraged to sign up to Aldi’s surplus food donation scheme ahead of Christmas. |
 | BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Under-pressure Dionisi addresses sacking 'fake news'• Under pressure Watford manager Alessio Dionisi says reports he would lose his job after Tuesday's heavy defeat at Cardiff were "fake news". |
 | Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Immigration officers spotted visiting St Albans businesses - this is why• The reason behind Immigration Enforcement officers being spotted in Hatfield Road, St Albans has been revealed. |
 | St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago Herts Ad publisher Newsquest ignores its own ban on sexual services ads• Advertisements for escort services, sensual massages and naked cleaners are still appearing in the pages of the Herts Ad’s classified section – despite an apparent ban by publisher Newsquest. |
 | St Albans Times · Local news · 3 days ago One big night, one big team and one shared purpose• On Friday November 13, hundreds of people will arrive at Oaklands College armed with sleeping bags, warm clothes and plenty of cardboard. |
 | BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · 2 days ago Watford fans state 'loss of confidence' in ownership• Fans say the club's "revolving door of managers" has "reduced a once-proud club" to "ridicule". |
 | The Comet - things to do · Events · 5 days ago Opening of Stevenage's Plan Burrito restaurant delayed• The opening of Stevenage's new Mexican restaurant Plan Burrito has been delayed. |
 | Welwyn Hatfield Times - things to do · Events · 4 days ago The 10 best pumpkin patches to visit in Hertfordshire this autumn• From exciting Halloween mazes to traditional pick-your-own experiences, Hertfordshire has no shortage pumpkin patches. |
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23 Oct · The Book and BottleA Tarot Tale - An Spiritual Evening
17 Oct · The Bengeo ClubBengeo Club
29 Oct · The Book and BottleBook Club Social - Spooky Special!
23 Oct · McMullen & Sons LtdChef's Top Table Dining Experience
21 Oct · The Book and BottleCreative Writing Class
23 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomFaux Fighters UK | Hertford Corn Exchange
22 Oct · British Red Cross CentreFirst Aid at Work Requalification Course - Hertford
30 Oct · Hertford LibraryFlower Fusion
17 Oct · Hartham Common ParkHertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Saturday afternoon Session
17 Oct · Hartham Common ParkHertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Saturday evening Session
24 Oct · Corn Exchange - HertfordMoretallica Live at The Corn Exchange, Hertford
17 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomSimulation Muse / Runaway Killers | Corn Exchange, Hertford
27 Oct · Waterhall FarmSPACE at Therapeutic Hooves
30 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomThe Cureheads / Siouxsie & The Budgiees | Corn Exchange, Hertford
23 Oct · BEAMThomas Green - Brainstorm
24 Oct · PANSHANGER PARKWHAT'S BENEATH YOUR FEET AT PANSHANGER PARK
18 Oct · Polaris Wilderness AdventureWild Food & Forage Day Workshop
17 Oct · BEAMWild Tales & Creature Puppets: BEAM
23 Oct · St Albans Cathedral90s Silent Disco inside St Albans Cathedral - ON SALE NOW!
26 Oct · WaterstonesACOTAR Celebrations: Book 6 Midnight Release - St Albans
24 Oct · St Peter's Church St AlbansAngela Brownridge - Piano Recital
30 Oct · St AlbansBegin Here Festival 2026
23 Oct · Royston Social Club, AL1 5ND Saint Albans, United KingdomBen's Music Quiz - #14
24 Oct · St Saviour's Church, St Alban'sChoral Inspirations - Dresdner Motettenchor and Joyful Company of Singers
17 Oct · The Alban ArenaDAYTIME Discos for Grown ups 70s80s90s party ALBAN ARENA ST ALBANS
24 Oct · Verulam Golf ClubFaulty Towers The Dining Experience
29 Oct · WaterstonesGame Night - October Half Term at Waterstones St Albans
24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - St Albans
28 Oct · WaterstonesLottie Brooks Christmas Activity Session - St Albans
24 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomOhasis | The Horn, St Albans
24 Oct · Sopwell HouseSopwell House Premier Wedding Showcase
25 Oct · Three HammersSpeed Dating in St Albans Ages 45-65ish
17 Oct at 11:00 · Inn On The ParkSt Albans Clothes Swap
25 Oct · St Michael's Manor HotelSt Michael's Manor Wedding Show October 2026
18 Oct · Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans)Sunday Bump Club, St Albans
23 Oct · 10 St Brelades PlThermomix Baby Cafe - St Albans Studio
27 Oct · St AlbansUnified Dating - Meet Singles in St Albans
17 Oct at 14:00Come n Try Waterskiing
28 Oct at 10:00Highfield Fun with Fungi
23 Oct at 07:30Salsa Mish 23 Oct
24 Oct at 10:00St Albans Mosaic Making Workshop - Sat 24th Oct 10am-2pm
17 Oct · O WatfordDollys country BRUNCH
24 Oct · Dunnings 2DRUMATICS x DNB SHACK x PATTERNED UP: THE HALLOWEEN WARM-UP
17 Oct · Timmy's (Formerly Bar Bodega)It's Local End of Sumer Party
30 Oct · Canvas Bar NightclubFREAKED OUT FRIDAY W/ MICHEAL JACKSON IMPERSONATOR HALLOWEEN PRE PARTY
23 Oct · The Zoo WatfordFRIDAYS OUT OUT at The Zoo - Packages
24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - Watford
24 Oct · Watford ColosseumJimeoin: BALLYHOO!
26 Oct · Timmy's 151JUVY Under 18s - Halloween Tour - Mon 26 October - WATFORD
27 Oct · Timmy's 151JUVY Under 18s - Halloween Tour - Tues 27 October - WATFORD
30 Oct · The Zoo WatfordMR TRAUMATIK LIVE: Halloween: 30th Oct: ZOO WATFORD
26–27 Oct · Watford ColosseumRicky Gervais: Legend
25 Oct · WD18 0FLSpirit Of Luther & Classics. Sunday Brunch by Fil Straughan, Comedy.. Dj's
22 & 27 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreThe Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Watford Palace Theatre
29 Oct · Canvas Bar NightclubThriller Thursday
24 Oct · Zoo NightclubUKG BINGO SAT 24th October Watford
28 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreVintage Boys - Starring Ore Oduba
24 Oct · Holywell Community CentreWOMEN's WELLNESS MORNING
17 Oct at 10:00Community Save a life day
18 Oct at 10:00Old Hatfield Farmers Market – 18th October
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The Middle Anglian Hicce people held some 300 hides of land around Hitchin by the 7th century, giving the town its name.
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