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Herts Advertiser · Council · yesterday Herts council asks government for LGR evidence in formal letter • Hertfordshire County Council has formally requested evidence from the Government.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Families · yesterday The high-flying school where top GCSE grades are triple the national average • The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on the recent success of Rickmansworth's RMS for Girls School.

St Albans Times · Events · yesterday Time to have your say on St Albans’ inspirational building designs • What do you think think about the buildings you live in, work from or enjoy walking past as you’re out and about in the city of St Albans? • The bi-annual St Albans Civic Society Awards, taking place later this year at the Abbey Theatre, celebrate the creativity and skills that.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Man dies after car crashes into barrier in Stevenage • A man has tragically died after a car crashed into a barrier at a roundabout on Monkswood Way in Stevenage.

Hemel Today · Travel · 2 days ago Brave survivor who was abused as a child praised by Hertfordshire Constabulary after trial • A woman who gave evidence in a sexual abuse trial, where she proved she was abused as a child, has been praised by Hertfordshire Constabulary.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Discover the 'excellent' countryside Hertfordshire pub serving the 'perfect' roast • The George in Graveley has been described as "excellent" and serving the "perfect" Sunday roast.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday University issues update on future of jobs at risk of redundancy • The University of Hertfordshire has issued an update on the future of more than 20 jobs it confirmed were at risk of redundancy earlier this ye

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · 2 days ago Part of church-to-mosque planning app resubmitted after full version's rejection • Part of the original plan has gone back in after conversion of a Grade II listed church building in Leavesden Road, Watford, into a mosque was rejected.

Hemel Today · Local news · 2 days ago Wallace and Gromit puppets among iconic Aardman collection being auctioned by Hertfordshire company • A Hertfordshire-based auction firm is putting several items from world-famous filmmaker company, Aardman up for auction.

St Albans Times · Local news · 3 days ago The UK’s favourite optician? EYES on St Albans wins national acclaim • Marshalswick’s own EYES on St Albans has been showcased as one of the Nation’s Favourite Businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign – the only opticians in the country to make the shortlist. • Founded by Jez Levy at The Quadrant in 2018, EYES is renowned for mixing seriously good eyecare.

What's on: next 14 days

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11 Sep · Bramfield Village HallAutumn Silver Jewellery Making Workshops

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

13 Sep · The Book and BottleBook Launch: The Big Clumsy Queen Bee

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

9 Sep · BEAMJonathan Pie: Work in Progress

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

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

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

7 Sep · Goldings Estate Rare Breeds FarmSummer Nature Days

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

10 SepAuthor Event: L.M Kemp - author of I Spy

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

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

15 Sep · Gorhambury HouseHouse Tour

10 Sep · Alban ArenaJimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

19 Sep · Heathlands Drive, Saint AlbansNorthern Soul at Pioneer

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

6 Sep · The Yoga HallSound Bath with Laura & Finlay

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

6 Sep · St Peter's StreetSt Albans Vegan Market

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 SepSt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 12th September 2026

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

11 Sep · Aynur’s CafeChai and Chat

18 Sep · St Martin's ChurchCrochet Course

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

19 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 · 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

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

13 Sep‘live at knebworth’ exhibition

13 Sep‘on location’ exhibition

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

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13 SepAll About Dogs 12th & 13th September More Information >>

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13 SepHenry Lytton Cobbold’s Blog

13 SepHistory Of Knebworth House

13 SepHoliday Cottages

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13 SepOnline Gift Shop

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Comedian Eric Morecambe lived in Harpenden from 1960 until 1984 and is buried at the town's St Nicholas Church.

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