Harpenden MP Victoria Collins reflects on current uncertainty over new Burnham Government

• If there’s one thing that’s hard to overlook when it comes to Harpenden MP Victoria Collins, and that’s what seems to be her boundless sense of optimism.
• She’s a far cry from many of the cynical old politicians you see propping up the back benches at Westminster, and maybe that’s.

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Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Latest court results for Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield • Welwyn Hatfield Times has a local news update for Hertfordshire: "Latest court results for Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield". • Check the source link for the full record, timing and any resident action needed.

Herts Advertiser · Families · yesterday Hertfordshire school students embark on three-week volunteering expedition • A group of students has embarked on a three-week volunteering expedition.

St Albans Times · Families · yesterday Special bound volume returned to family of former St Albans Mayor • A bound volume of Herts Advertiser newspapers from 1957 to 1958 has been returned to the family of its original recipient – former Mayor of St Albans Cllr Cecil J Preece. • This particular book was found by St Albans charity Emmaus during a house clearance, and acquired by the St.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Burnham is getting on with the job while Farage picks fights with a bin • Matt Turmaine argues Andy Burnham has made a strong start as prime minister with action on bills, bus fares and business rates, while contrasting Labour's approach with Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

Herts Advertiser · Travel · yesterday 5 Hertfordshire businesses opening or closing this month • Here are five businesses across Hertfordshire that are opening or closing.

The Comet - things to do · Events · 7 days ago North Herts Pride returns this August with stalls, live acts and a walk • North Herts PRIDE returns to Hitchin on Thursday, August 22.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Take a torchlit journey through Hertfordshire's hidden underground 'fairy hall' • Scott's Grotto in Ware is the UK's largest shell grotto and was built more than 260 years ago.

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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

26 Aug · British Red Cross CentreEmergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course - Hertford

27 Aug · The Book and BottleFantasy Authors: A Celebration

17 Aug · British Red Cross CentreFirst Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Hertford

22 Aug · The Golden Griffin - HertfordGRIFFFEST

28 Aug · Corn Exchange HertfordLast Resort - Nu Metal Tribute at Corn Exchange (Hertford)

17 Aug · BEAM HertfordMum & Baby Exercise Class at BEAM

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

29 Aug · BEAMWhitney Queen of the Night

30 AugFabric Sale Pop-Up & Stash Swap - 29th - 30th 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

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

29 Aug · The OddfellowsCentreforce Away Fanzone - Watford VS Westham United

24 Aug · Leonardo Hotel (Jurys Inn) WatfordFirst Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Watford

22 Aug · The Pump House Theatre and Arts CentreMind Over Metal Festival

18 Aug · Off Ashburnham Drive, South Oxhey Playing Fields, WD19 7PUPlay Rangers - South Oxhey Playing Fields

22 Aug at 13:00Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance!

17 AugPlans dropped for 500 homes on golf club site

21 Aug80s by Moonlight 21st August More Information >>

22 AugMotown by Moonlight 22nd August More Information >>

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Hemel Hempstead was officially designated a New Town on 4 February 1947 to rehouse Londoners after the Blitz.

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