Councillors were 'blown away' by scheme's affordable homes - now 70 could be scrapped

• Councillors were “blown away” by the affordable homes included in a major development for Bushey, but 70 could be cut now it has been approved.

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The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Council · yesterday North Hertfordshire College opens new Stevenage Town Centre Campus • North Hertfordshire College has opened a new campus in Stevenage to support the next generation of skilled workers.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Celebrate ‘Britain’s Most Desirable Town’ with the 2027 Harpenden Calendar • Local award-winning photographer Steve Collins has launched his new Harpenden Calendar for 2027 – featuring more of his lovely images of ‘Britain’s Most Desirable Town’. • The calendar features 12 stunning seasonal images from the town which topped a 2026 poll by the estate agency Savills, widely published in The Telegraph.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Animal welfare trial set after escaped donkey hit by car in Watford • A trial over alleged animal welfare offences has been set after an escaped donkey was hit by a car in Tolpits Lane, Watford.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Weather · yesterday Construction starts on Hertfordshire's first PlayZone in Stevenage • Construction has started on a new all-weather PlayZone in Stevenage that will be the first of its kind in Hertfordshire.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Families · yesterday Most of councils' special needs debts written off • Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire get government help after SEND reform plans are approved.

North Herts Council - site RSS · Travel · yesterday Funding boost for Royston wellbeing, arts and support services • Funding boost for Royston wellbeing, arts and support services gavin.midgley Date 09 October 2026 Date 09 October 2026 North Herts Council has awarded £3,479 in grant funding to support three community projects in the Royston area following recommendations from North Herts Council’s Royston and Villages Community Forum. • Caring Herts CIC has been awarded £1,485 towards venue hire for its Royston Community Wellbeing Hub at Coombes Community Centre.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Watford injury returnees like new signings - Dionisi • Watford manager Alessio Dionisi says the return to fitness of several first-teamers over the extended international break is like having "new" players.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Member of staff pushed in cigarette robbery at Radlett Tesco • Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify following a robbery in Radlett.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Viral bakery confirms opening date for Harpenden shop • Viral bakery Bread Ahead has confirmed when its Harpenden branch will open.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday St Albans marketing agency transforms shop window into Traitors-themed Halloween display • A St Albans marketing team have applied their creative skills to their own window this Halloween, unveiling a Traitors-inspired display at the agency’s Victoria Street offices. • Under the title “The Marketing Faithful”, the design at OnBrand combines dramatic castle imagery, a mysterious hooded figure and gold-framed Traitors-style portraits of the.

Welwyn Hatfield Times - things to do · Events · 6 days ago How to spend a day in 'perfect' town named among Hertfordshire's best places to live • Discover how to spend a day in Berkhamsted, named Hertfordshire’s best place to live, with shopping, canal walks, castle history and Ashridge Estate.

Welwyn Hatfield Times - things to do · Events · 6 days ago The best places in Hertfordshire for pizza, according to local diners • From St Albans to Hitchin, these Hertfordshire pizzerias offer distinctive options beyond the major chains.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 52 priority public listings from 52 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

14 Oct · Corn Exchange - HertfordALEX FRANCIS — THE REVIVAL TOUR WED 14TH OCT | HERTFORD

14 Oct · Hertford Corn ExchangeAlex Francis in East Hertfordshire

22 Oct · The Book and BottleAn Evening with Dolly Jones: Author of 'Leaving the Ladder Down'

15 Oct · 42 St Andrew Street, Hertford, SG14 1JA, United KingdomArt and Antiques Valuation Day | Hertford

17 Oct · Bramfield Village HallAutumn Silver Jewellery Making Workshops

21 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomBattle of the Bands - Heat 6 | Hertford Corn Exchange

17 Oct · The Bengeo ClubBengeo Club

22 Oct · Quattro LoungeBRING YOUR BABY PUB QUIZ | Hertford, Herts, Parent Social at Quattro Lounge

10 Oct · Studio ((B)) - Boutique Fitness ClassesConnect & Flow, Mini Retreat Evening, Sober Rave, Deep Connection, Fun. Joy

23 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomFaux Fighters UK | Hertford Corn Exchange

10 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomGreen 182 | Corn Exchange, Hertford

16 Oct · Hartham Common ParkHertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Friday Evening Session

17 Oct · Hartham Common ParkHertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Saturday afternoon Session

17 Oct · Hartham Common ParkHertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Saturday evening Session

13 Oct · 117 Fore Street, HertfordJungle Jam

17 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomSimulation Muse / Runaway Killers | Corn Exchange, Hertford

11 Oct · The Book and BottleStorytime: Captain Frank’s First Voyage

23 Oct · BEAMThomas Green - Brainstorm

18 Oct · Polaris Wilderness AdventureWild Food & Forage Day Workshop

17 Oct · BEAMWild Tales & Creature Puppets: BEAM

10 Oct · Michael's FollyWomen's Sweat Lodge

23 Oct · St Albans Cathedral90s Silent Disco inside St Albans Cathedral - ON SALE NOW!

23 Oct · Royston Social Club, AL1 5ND Saint Albans, United KingdomBen's Music Quiz - #14

17 Oct · The Alban ArenaDAYTIME Discos for Grown ups 70s80s90s party ALBAN ARENA ST ALBANS

10 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomGuns 2 Roses | The Horn, St Albans

13 Oct · Gorhambury HouseHouse Tour

23 Oct · Club VeedaSakura @ Club Veeda

23 Oct at 07:30 · Salsa MishSalsa Mish 23 Oct

17 Oct at 11:00 · Inn On The ParkSt Albans Clothes Swap

10 Oct · St Albans Museum + GallerySt Albans Flips into Wonder!

10 Oct · The Marlborough Science AcademySt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 10th October 2026

10 Oct · St Peter's Church St AlbansSwipe Vintage x St Albans Kilo Sale

10 Oct · Meet at the entrance to the Verulamium MuseumVisit to Verulamium - Roman St Albans

23 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomWTF Alt 90s Night: Allergy | The Horn, St Albans

16 Oct · Gorhambury HouseYoga & Sound Bath Day Retreat

17 Oct at 14:00Come n Try Waterskiing

10 Oct · Dunnings 280s 90s Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - WATFORD

13 Oct · Watford ColosseumAn Evening with Art Garfunkel

13 Oct · Watford ColosseumArt Garfunkel in Watford

13 Oct · Watford ColosseumArt Garfunkel What a wonderful world - celebration concerts Tour 2026

10 Oct · Dunnings IIBeyond 30 Presents... Daytime Clubbing | Watford

11 Oct · Watford ColosseumBogdan-Mihai Simion și Lăutarii de Mătase | WATFORD COLOSSEUM | 11.10.2026

17 Oct · O WatfordDollys country BRUNCH

17 Oct · Timmy's (Formerly Bar Bodega)It's Local End of Sumer Party

23 Oct · The Zoo WatfordFRIDAYS OUT OUT at The Zoo - Packages

10 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreGary Delaney: Gary on Laughing | Watford Palace Theatre

10 Oct · Hare Krishna TempleGuided Tours - Bhaktivedanta Manor

22 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreThe Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Watford Palace Theatre

10 Oct at 10:00Out of this World Nursery Open Day

10 OctHertfordshire town among best places to live - how much it costs to live there

18 Oct at 10:00Old Hatfield Farmers Market – 18th October

16 Oct at 19:30 · The Old PalaceThe Tudor Songbook

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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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