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The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Planning · yesterday £9m scheme begins construction with 38 new homes in Stevenage • Keepmoat has started work on a £9 million scheme to build 38 homes off Redcar Drive in Stevenage, overlooking Medway Park, following planning approval from Stevenage Borough Council.

Herts Advertiser · Planning · yesterday Councillors vote to replace one of the oldest Local Plans in the country • One of the oldest Local Plans in the country has formally been replaced after St Albans City & and District Council voted in favour of adopting a new planning blueprint.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday 'Free-for-all continues' under new system as end to junction works pushed back • Changes to temporary lights meant to fix “pandemonium” traffic in Elstree have just created a “free for all” according to residents.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Events · yesterday Council denies 'illegally ignoring parking petitions for more than a decade' • Opponents claim Three Rivers District Council officers may have unlawfully ignored calls for action on parking for more than a decade.

Herts Advertiser · Travel · yesterday Fresh plan for gypsy and traveller pitches in Flamstead despite High Court ruling • A site at the centre of an "unauthorised encampment" in Flamstead is facing another plan for gypsy and traveller pitches.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Rabbi and Islamic leader unite to combat rising hate in Hertfordshire • A rabbi and an Islamic community leader have joined forces to tackle rising hate in Hertfordshire.

Hemel Today · Council · 2 days ago Hertfordshire County Council warns residents against AI use • Hertfordshire County Council officials are advising residents with a grievance that “it’s best to write your complaint in your own words”, as it has emerged that they are now dealing with AI-generated complaints running up to 99 pages.

Hemel Today · Council · 2 days ago Hertfordshire MPs question Secretary of State over decision to pause plans for local Government reorganisation • MP Victoria Collins has highlighted the “shock and anger” of councillors and council employees, following the Government’s decision to “pause” plans to reorganise local government in Hertfordshire.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Man seriously injured in crash which shut busy A-road • A man in his 30s was seriously injured in a crash that closed a busy Hertfordshire A-road.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Teen charged over Nazi salute outside synagogue in Hertfordshire • A man from Watford has been charged after performing a Nazi salute outside a synagogue on Croxdale Road in Borehamwood.

St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago New Padel Pass venue opens in Harpenden • Sophie Unitt heads onto Harpenden’s new padel courts for a trial session… Padel Pass has opened two new padel courts at Rothamsted Park, bringing the increasingly popular sport to the very heart of Harpenden. • The opening marks Padel Pass’s expansion from its existing venues in Luton and at Harpenden Rugby.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 45 priority public listings from 45 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

23 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomAlice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (15)- part of Scorsese Season

12 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomCape Fear (35th Anniversary) (18)- part of Scorsese Season

19 Sep · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomEmo Night ft. Kerrank! | Corn Exchange, Hertfordd

14 Sep · British Red Cross CentreFirst Aid at Work Requalification Course - Hertford

12 Sep · Babylon Lounge, HerefordHard Revival 6 - Davide sonar & Mzone

12 Sep · PANSHANGER PARKHeritage Open Days Parkland Restoration Tractor Tour

12 Sep · PANSHANGER PARKHeritage Open Days Walk & Talk: Stories of Panshanger Park

19 Sep · Hertford Corn ExchangeKERRANK! Live & Loud in Hertford

24 Sep · Hertford Corn ExchangeMartin Turner ex Wishbone Ash - Hertford

11 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordMotown & Soul Night w/ Uptown Funk | Hertford Corn Exchange

14 Sep · BEAM HertfordMum & Baby Exercise Class at BEAM

20 Sep · PANSHANGER PARKNature Explorers at Panshanger Park

12 Sep · The Dog And WhistleOnce Upon A Disco

20 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordOutlaws and Sinners - Line Dancing Night | Corn Exchange, Hertford

20 Sep · Panshanger ParkPanshanger Park Walkies Ready Club

19 Sep · Dog And Whistle, HertfordRNB MANIA | Hertford's R&B Festival

18 Sep · Hertford Corn ExchangeThe Blockheads in East Hertfordshire

13 Sep · PANSHANGER PARKThe Marvellous Miss Midd - A Heritage Open Weekend Talk

12 Sep · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomThe Rolling Clones | Corn Exchange, Hertford

11 Sep · The Book and BottleVeganissima Book Launch

18 SepLive Music - Mario

12 Sep · The breakfast clubArt Supper with Mandy Johnson — Colour Conversations & Playful Watercolours

17 Sep · Highfield Park TrustBat Safari

13 Sep · St Albans Museum + GalleryBig Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of St Albans 1455

23 Sep · St AlbansGuilt Free Boundaries - Free Online Masterclass

17 Sep · St Michael's ChurchHarry Christophers and the Sixteen

11 Sep · St Michael's Manor HotelSip & Paint at St Michael's Manor Hotel

12 Sep · The Yoga HallSt Albans Dance Collective featuring Felix Oram, Temenos Dance Collective

12 Sep · The Marlborough Science AcademySt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 12th September 2026

12 Sep at 10:00 · Greenwood ParkSt Albans Mosaic Making Workshop - Sat 12th Sept 10am-2pm

13 Sep · Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans)Sunday Bump Club, St Albans

11 Sep · Alban ArenaThe Smyths - Alban Arena - 11/9/26

12 Sep · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomTotally Blondie | The Horn, St Albans

13 Sep at 11:00AI Academy Open Day

12 Sep · The Pump House Theatre and Arts CentreRandom Café's Beer Tasting and Meet the Brewer Evening

12 Sep · 107-115 The Parade Watford WD 17 1LUReveal Your Soul

19–20 Sep · South Oxhey Leisure Centre (Watford, UK)Sensei Hitoshi Kasuya London Seminar 2026

12 Sep · Zoo nightclub, WatfordSoul Daze - Watford's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party

12 Sep · The ZooUKG BINGO Sat 12th Sep Watford

13 Sep · Unit 7, Moor Park Industrial Centre, Tolpits Lane, WD18 9SP Watford, United KingdomUNIT Vii CAR MEET

13 Sep · Cassiobury Park BandstandUPDATE: Grimsdyke Brass Band at the Bandstand

12 Sep · Future Academies WatfordWATFORD YOUNG ACHIEVERS GOT TALENT GRAND FINALE AWARDS CEREMONY 2026

13 Sep at 10:00Community Apple Picking and Pressing

21 Sep at 21:00Watford Palace Theatre Open Mic

18 Sep–31 Oct18th September - 31st October 2026 Paul Davey

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

King John had Bishop's Stortford's Waytemore Castle dismantled in 1211 before later rebuilding it at his own cost.

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