Drop in vehicle thefts as police target known criminals

• A drop in the number of vehicles being stolen across Hertfordshire was highlighted at the police and crime commissioner’s latest accountability and performance meeting.

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Herts Advertiser · Safety · yesterday Up to 30 extra police officers to protect county’s Jewish community • Hertfordshire's chief constable outlined how £9 million of additional funding will be used to protect the county's Jewish community amid a rise in antisemitic crime.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday Fake gun, £30k cash and drugs found in police raids - three Watford men charged • Police have arrested and charged several Watford men as part of an investigation into the supply of heroin and cocaine.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Step back to prehistory in this ancient Hertfordshire town • Chalk Tales and Fossil Trails, a guided walk and workshop in Rickmansworth, will explore ancient life forms and rare habitats that exist in the area.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Council · yesterday Council shows progress on housing strategy • North Herts Council is making progress on its Housing Strategy.

St Albans Times · Families · yesterday In pictures: St Albans City Band fills Clarence Park with summer music • Clarence Park was filled with music as four St Albans City Band ensembles came together for an afternoon concert at the bandstand, with the biggest audience in years. • A total of 68 musicians took part in the recent performance, including the Adult Beginners Band, Youth Band, Adult Community Band and.

St Albans Times · Events · yesterday It’s a fantastic four at a rain-swept Clarence Park but emphatic scoreline flatters St Albans City • St Albans City 4 Stanway Rovers 1 (Isthmian League Premier Division). • From Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, photos by Jim Standen. • A return to winning ways for St Albans City was nowhere near as easy as the final scoreline suggested, and Saints manager Gary McCann admitted his team were “second.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Millwall sign Stevenage keeper Marschall • Millwall sign goalkeeper Filip Marschall from League One side Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Watford bring in Mavididi, Coulibaly and Boadu • Watford sign Leicester forward Stephy Mavididi and Strasbourg defender Soumaila Coulibaly on loan, and striker Myron Boadu on a free transfer.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Hertfordshire groups urged to get flu jab as NHS opens autumn programme • Flu vaccinations are now being offered to children and pregnant women as part of the NHS’s autumn programme.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday MP blasts refugee sanctuary motion for Herts as ‘grandstanding gesture’ • An MP has blasted a proposal for Hertfordshire to become a county of sanctuary for refugees as a “grandstanding gesture” in favour of “people who have entered the UK illegally”.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday 'Extraordinary' wildlife discoveries recorded at Herts nature reserves • Rare wildlife sightings have marked a standout summer across the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves.

What's on: next 14 days

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10 Sep · The Book and BottleAuthor Event: L.M Kemp - author of I Spy

5 Sep at 10:00 · RoseYogaAutumn Equinox/Mabon Workshop & Home Ritual Preparation

8 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomBEAM Masterclass: Stand-up Comedy Course with Alistair Barrie

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

5 Sep · Dog And WhistleDance All Over Cancer

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

2 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomGoodfellas (18) part of Scorsese Season

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

9 Sep · BEAMJonathan Pie: Work in Progress

6 Sep · BEAM HertfordMakers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

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

12 Sep · The Dog And WhistleOnce Upon A Disco

4 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordSOLD OUT - Barrioke - An evening with Shaun Williamson | Corn Exchange, Hertford

7 Sep · Goldings Estate Rare Breeds FarmSummer Nature Days

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

5 SepFood Van - Posh Pots

9 SepSmart Merchants, Hertford - Trade Day

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

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

5 Sep · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomBleak House | The Horn, St Albans

4 Sep · The White RoomsCopy of Free Co-Working

4 Sep · 28 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3HL, United KingdomGrand opening in The Maltings, St Albans

10 Sep · Alban ArenaJimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

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

6 Sep · Three HammersSpeed Dating in St Albans Ages 30-49

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

6 Sep · St Peter's StreetSt Albans Vegan Market

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

5 Sep · Bygrave WoodsVigro Deep in St Albans

13 Sep at 11:00AI Academy Open Day

11 Sep · Aynur’s CafeChai and Chat

5 Sep · Croxley GreenCroxfest 2026

5 Sep · Humo WatfordGoodVibez

6 Sep · Holiday Inn London - Watford JunctionMONALISA WEDDING AND FESTIVE POP-UP SHOP 2026 ( WATFORD)

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

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

5 Sep · Watford Palace TheatreTez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You - Watford **

12 Sep · The ZooUKG BINGO Sat 12th Sep Watford

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

3 Sep · Watford Palace TheatreWatford Palace Theatre, Watford

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

13 Sep at 10:00Community Apple Picking and Pressing

5 SepDips & Tricks I Workshop

2 Sep at 19:00Join Brush Party to Paint 'Summer's Encore' - Watford Central

14 Sep at 19:00Join Brush Party to paint 'View to the Blue' - Watford

4 Sep at 18:30Live Music at The Coach House Kitchen

13 Sep‘live at knebworth’ exhibition

13 Sep‘on location’ exhibition

6 SepAdventure Cinema 4th - 6th September More Information >>

13 Sepadventure playground

13 SepCorporate Events

13 SepHenry Lytton Cobbold’s Blog

13 SepHistory Of Knebworth House

13 SepHoliday Cottages

13 SepLarge Public Events

13 SepOnline Gift Shop

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13 SepResidential Lets

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