Hertfordshire, including Hemel Hempstead and Dacorum, among the areas with the fewest uninsured drivers caught as convictions rise across England and Wales

• Courts convicted 708 drivers in the Hertfordshire force area, which covers Hemel Hempstead and Dacorum, of driving without insurance in 2025, new analysis of Ministry of Justice records shows.
• That is 9.6 convictions for every 10,000 vehicles on the area's roads, less than half the England and Wales average and the 37th highest rate of the 42 police force areas in England and Wales.

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St Albans Times · Events · yesterday New surgical centre at St Albans City Hospital will help cut waiting times and speed up treatments • A new “game changing” surgical centre at St Albans City Hospital promises to help cut waiting lists, and deliver faster treatment and better care for thousands of local residents. • The state-of-the-art complex, part of a £100m upgrade of the hospital, includes four new theatres which will deliver around 2,300 extra.

Hemel Today · Local news · yesterday West Herts Hospital's intensive care team helps patient defy the odds • A patient who was given just a 2% chance of survival has praised Watford General Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) team - which provides care for patients across Hertfordshire - for saving her life after a major heart attack caused a hole in her heart.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday 'Game changer' for football club as replacing pitch with artificial grass approved • Permission to replace a Oxhey Jets' pitch with artificial grass has been approved as part of a £1.3 million “game changer for the club”.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Labour councillor facing calls to resign after business rates avoidance revelation • North Herts Labour councillor Sarah Lucas faces calls to resign after a Court of Appeal ruling against her company’s business rates avoidance scheme.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Council · yesterday Stevenage Community Arts Centre seeks new home as lease ends in 2027 • Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a new home for the Community Arts Centre after its Roaring Meg lease ends in summer 2027.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Costa Coffee to move global headquarters to St Albans • Costa Coffee will move its global and UK headquarters to St Albans in January 2027.

Herts Advertiser · Events · today How much it costs to live in the affluent Hertfordshire village loved by celebrities • Hertfordshire village Brookmans Park is loved by celebrities including Bukayo Saka and Alexandra Burke. • Here's what it costs to live there.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Travel · yesterday Fallen tree blocks trains to Stansted Airport • Passengers are being told not to travel between Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire, and the Essex terminal

North Herts Council - site RSS · Planning · 2 days ago Council awards nearly £8,500 to six Letchworth community projects • Council awards nearly £8,500 to six Letchworth community projects cameron.rutherford Date 22 October 2026 Date 22 October 2026 Category Press Release Young girl enjoying a boxing session with Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT) North Herts Council has awarded £8,477 in grant funding to six Letchworth community projects, following recommendations from the Letchworth Community Forum on 7 October, 2026, and subsequent approval by Cllr Daniel Allen, Executive Member for Governance.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Community win as 'unauthorised caravan site works' must be removed • Caravan site works in Loudwater done with “blatant disregard for planning law” must be removed after an enforcement notice was served.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Free one hour parking in Harpenden will not happen until next year • A much-heralded review of Harpenden’s controversial on-street parking charges may not happen until next year, SADC has revealed. • Back in February, Liberal Democrats announced plans to create approximately 40 one-hour free on-street parking spots within minutes of Harpenden High Street. • The proposed change came after a year of monitoring and.

Welwyn Hatfield Times - things to do · Events · 5 days ago 5 locations to enjoy autumn colours in Hertfordshire • From ancient woodland to nature reserves, there are plenty of places to enjoys to enjoy an autumn stroll in Hertfordshire.

Welwyn Hatfield Times - things to do · Events · 4 days ago Hertfordshire's best and worst Wetherspoon pubs based on Google Reviews • A new study has revealed the UK’s best and worst-rated Wetherspoon pubs — and how Hertfordshire’s pubs compare.

What's on: next 14 days

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6 Nov · Corn Exchange - HertfordArctic Monkeyz / Fontaines CD | Corn Exchange, Hertford

4 Nov · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomBattle of the Bands - Heat 8 | Hertford Corn Exchange

28 Oct · The Book and BottleBook Club (Yellow Group) - Spooky Edition

29 Oct · The Book and BottleBook Club Social - Spooky Special!

24 Oct · McMullen & Sons LtdChef's Top Table Dining Experience

1 Nov · The Secret SpaceConnect & Flow ( Free Movement Dance) Mini Retreat Afternoon. Cacao.

30 Oct · Hertford LibraryFlower Fusion

5 Nov · Corn Exchange - HertfordGANS | Corn Exchange, Hertford

25 Oct · St Andrew Street, SG14 1HZGigspanner Big Band

1 Nov · BEAM HertfordMakers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

24 Oct · Corn Exchange - HertfordMoretallica Live at The Corn Exchange, Hertford

31 Oct · Lord Haig HertfordPapa Shango - Lord Haig!!! Haloween Special

27 Oct · Waterhall FarmSPACE at Therapeutic Hooves

4 Nov · The Book and BottleSpicy Book Club

30 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomThe Cureheads / Siouxsie & The Budgiees | Corn Exchange, Hertford

24 Oct · PANSHANGER PARKWHAT'S BENEATH YOUR FEET AT PANSHANGER PARK

26 Oct · WaterstonesACOTAR Celebrations: Book 6 Midnight Release - St Albans

24 Oct · St Peter's Church St AlbansAngela Brownridge - Piano Recital

30 Oct · St AlbansBegin Here Festival 2026

24 Oct · The White HorseBrushes & Beverages

24 Oct · St Saviour's Church, St Alban'sChoral Inspirations - Dresdner Motettenchor and Joyful Company of Singers

6 Nov · Sopwell HouseDiwali at Sopwell House

24 Oct · Verulam Golf ClubFaulty Towers The Dining Experience

31 Oct · Greenwood Park Community CentreGreenwood Park Freestyle on Saturday 31 October

24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - St Albans

31 Oct · Blacksmith ArmsHot Fondu @ The Blacksmith's

31 Oct · Tequila Mockingbird St.AlbansMockingbird Massacre

31 Oct · Hemel Hempstead Rd, AL3 7AF Saint Albans, United KingdomMurder Mystery on Halloween

24 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomOhasis | The Horn, St Albans

5 Nov · Alban ArenaPhil Wang: UH OH

30 Oct · Salsa MishSalsa Mish Halloween Party

24 Oct · Sopwell HouseSopwell House Premier Wedding Showcase

31 Oct · The HornSpecial Kinda Madness - 31 October 2026

31 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomSpecial Kinda Madness | The Horn, St Albans

25 Oct · Three HammersSpeed Dating in St Albans Ages 45-65ish

6 Nov · Cottonmill Community & Cycle CentreSt Albans Support Group

1 Nov · St Peter's Street, AL1 3DHSt Albans Vegan Market

25 Oct · St Michael's Manor HotelSt Michael's Manor Wedding Show October 2026

28 Oct at 10:00Highfield Fun with Fungi

24 Oct at 10:00St Albans Mosaic Making Workshop - Sat 24th Oct 10am-2pm

31 Oct · Watford ColosseumBingo Lingo Watford XL - Halloween House of Horrors

1 Nov · Watford Town CentreDiwali Celebrations 2026!

24 Oct · Dunnings 2DRUMATICS x DNB SHACK x PATTERNED UP: THE HALLOWEEN WARM-UP

30 Oct · Canvas Bar NightclubFREAKED OUT FRIDAY W/ MICHEAL JACKSON IMPERSONATOR HALLOWEEN PRE PARTY

24 Oct · Hare Krishna TempleGuided Tours - Bhaktivedanta Manor

24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - Watford

31 Oct · The Zoo WatfordHalloween special - Welcome to Raccoon city zoo

31 Oct · Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonHarry Potter Studio's - The Dark Arts

24 Oct · Watford ColosseumJimeoin: BALLYHOO!

26 Oct · Timmy's 151JUVY Under 18s - Halloween Tour - Mon 26 October - WATFORD

27 Oct · Timmy's 151JUVY Under 18s - Halloween Tour - Tues 27 October - WATFORD

30 Oct · The Zoo WatfordMR TRAUMATIK LIVE: Halloween: 30th Oct: ZOO WATFORD

31 Oct · O WatfordNOW that's what i call Halloween - Special halloween bottomless brunch

1 Nov · Watford ColosseumPINK LIVE Starring Vicky Jackson - Watford Colosseum

24 Oct · RevealRamp Up The Night With Rampage

29 Oct · The Zoo WatfordRAWR - Halloween speciall alternative event FT BABYSTEP

26–27 Oct · Watford ColosseumRicky Gervais: Legend

6 Nov · Beechen Grove Baptist ChurchSavoy Jazz Jam 2026 - Solo Jazz Weekend

25 Oct · WD18 0FLSpirit Of Luther & Classics. Sunday Brunch by Fil Straughan, Comedy.. Dj's

31 Oct at 23:00 · Canvas Bar NightclubSPOOKY SATURDAY W/ MICHEAL JACKSON ICON HALLOWEEN

31 Oct · Sri Krishna Haveli Events VenueSri Krishna Haveli Wedding & Events Exhibition 2026

29 Oct · Canvas Bar NightclubThriller Thursday

24 Oct · Zoo NightclubUKG BINGO SAT 24th October Watford

28 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreVintage Boys - Starring Ore Oduba

30 Oct · Watford MarketWatford Market Lates

27 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreWatford Palace Theatre

4 Nov · Watford Woodside Leisure CentreWatford's Older adults event

31 Oct at 09:00HOWL-OWEEN PAWTY

2 NovWatford Rural Local Area Forum

1 Nov at 20:00When Strings Speak - A journey across Rhythm, Voice & Dance

24 OctFloodlights could be installed at Stevenage basketball court for winter use

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Sir John Bennet Lawes pioneered phosphate fertiliser research at Rothamsted in Harpenden.

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