Calls grow for action at 'accident blackspot' after latest crash

• Fresh calls have been made for a review into a "notorious accident blackspot" in Watford following another serious crash at the junction of Park Road and Stratford Road.

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Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday Boats fire being treated as 'suspicious', police confirm • The Met Police have confirmed that a horror fire in Harefield is being treated as "suspicious".

Herts Advertiser · Weather · yesterday HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month • Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. • Find out who qualifies and how to act.

Herts Advertiser · Travel · yesterday Investigation continues after boy thrown into zoo's crocodile pit • An investigation launched after a boy was thrown into a zoo's crocodile enclosure remains ongoing after two months.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday New vet subscription service offers unlimited appointments • A Stevenage-based veterinary centre has launched a new healthcare plan.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Road in Stevenage closed due to burst water main • A road in Stevenage is closed due to a burst water main.

Hemel Today · Council · yesterday Montrose Care Home Summer Barbecue and Painting Exhibition • On Saturday, 15th August, we were delighted to welcome the Deputy Mayor of Watford, Councillor Aga Dychton, to Montrose Care Home, part of B&M Care.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Middleton-Patel joins Watford on loan from Man Utd • Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Purse thief who targeted elderly women banned from entering Hertfordshire • A 72-year-old man has been sentenced for a series of purse thefts targeting elderly women in Harpenden and Welwyn Garden City.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Cyclist taking on 1,300km bike ride for Helping Herts charity • A cyclist has completed part of a 1,300km charity ride across England.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Stevenage sign Burnley striker Mellon • Stevenage sign Burnley striker Michael Mellon for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago New LIFE is coming to Harpenden Mencap • Harpenden Mencap has been awarded a £75,000 grant by the Wolfson Foundation that will be put towards the installation of a new garden office at its residential site Pine Court. • The building will be modelled on the charity’s existing Support Pod in Batford and will be used as a base.

St Albans Times · Local news · 5 days ago Theatre review: A Roman Theatre Spectacle • Deborah Heath takes a trip back in time to the age of the great Roman dramatists… It was my absolute pleasure to attend a special one-off event at the Roman Theatre Festival on Sunday. • Professor Tim Botswain, academic and trustee of OVO, presented an illuminating hour of entertainment, exploring the.

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 · All Saints Church HertfordAn Amy Winehouse Candlelight Jazz Experience In Hertford - Saturday 22nd August

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

21 Aug · Brickendon Lane, SG13 8NY Hertford, United KingdomCeltic Warrior Experience

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 AugBillZFest - 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

29 Aug · St Albans URC - HomewoodRelax and Restore Afternoon Retreat

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

22 Aug · WD18 9QDActive2gether - Holywell Multisport Sessions

22 Aug · The ParadeBITS & BOBS 2

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

24 Aug · Oxhey Park BridgeWild play- Watford

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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Hemel Hempstead's Plough roundabout, the 'Magic Roundabout', was the first such system in Britain, with six mini-roundabouts.

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