Hertfordshire police contacted 1,973 people about partners’ abuse histories this year

• Hertfordshire Constabulary contacted 1,973 people under Clare’s Law in 2026, offering partners’ abuse histories to help prevent violence and serious harm.

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Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Policewoman assaulted fellow cops at temple and was 'reckless' at Watford General • A former Metropolitan Police officer has been barred after assaulting colleagues at a Bushey temple and behaving in a "reckless and unsafe" way at Watford General Hospital.

Herts Advertiser · Families · today Council duo share family stories amid Council of Sanctuary status discussion • Hertfordshire County Council moves towards Council of Sanctuary status as councillors share family refugee stories and agree to join City of Sanctuary network.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Council · yesterday Iconic Stevenage church to receive share of £41m government repair fund • St Andrew & St George Church in Stevenage is set to benefit from a share of £41 million in government funding for repairs and renovations.

St Albans Times · Planning · yesterday Winners announced for this year’s St Albans Civic Society Awards • A gala ceremony at the Abbey Theatre honoured the winners of the 2026 St Albans Civic Society Awards – which celebrated imaginative development and design initiatives which have been completed within the city in the previous two years. • The awards cover anything that enhances the quality of our city’s amenities,.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Masked men spent 'several minutes' removing motorbike in Stevenage theft • Masked men spent "several minutes" removing a motorbike in a Stevenage theft.

Hemel Today · Safety · 2 days ago Police officer tackles bike rider in Hemel Hempstead suspected of carrying knife and taser • Hertfordshire Constabulary has released video footage showing one of its officers tackling a suspect riding a bike in a Hemel Hempstead shopping centre.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday 🎧 Ince on Watford, Spygate chat & Leicester latest • Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith are joined by former Hornets midfielder Tom Ince to chat about Championship crisis club Watford.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Too many cooks at Watford - Ince • Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince tells the BBC's EFL podcast 72+ he fears for the club in the Championship this season.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Damning Ofsted at former 'outstanding' school exposes 'racism and poor behaviour' • Watford's Parkgate Junior School has received a damning Ofsted report that highlights pupils' frequent poor behaviour and racist language.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday 5 rainy day activities in Hertfordshire to keep the kids happy • Rainy weekends can be tough for families, but Hertfordshire offers plenty of indoor attractions to keep children entertained and adults engaged.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Oaklands College apprentices build and launch rockets with Airbus in St Albans • Apprentices got a taste of aerospace engineering in St Albans during a rocket-building project with Airbus.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council news RSS feed · Government and records · yesterday Public consultation opens on additional information for Birchall Garden Suburb planning application • Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and East Herts Council have launched a further period of public consultation on the Birchall Garden Suburb planning application.

St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago Young gun Turner gets the winner as super subs help St Albans City knock out cup holders • St Albans City 2 Hitchin Town 1 (Herts Senior Cup)From Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, Hitchin photos by Jim Standen, Carshalton Athletic photos by Shane Majer Teenage winger Sidney Turner scored with his first touch off the bench, getting the goal that ensured Saints eliminated the team that won this.

What's on: next 14 days

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23 Oct · The Book and BottleA Tarot Tale - An Spiritual Evening

17 Oct · The Bengeo ClubBengeo Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

27 Oct · Waterhall FarmSPACE at Therapeutic Hooves

23 Oct · BEAMThomas Green - Brainstorm

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

18 Oct · Polaris Wilderness AdventureWild Food & Forage Day Workshop

17 Oct · BEAMWild Tales & Creature Puppets: BEAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

24 Oct · Verulam Golf ClubFaulty Towers The Dining Experience

29 Oct · WaterstonesGame Night - October Half Term at Waterstones St Albans

24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - St Albans

28 Oct · WaterstonesLottie Brooks Christmas Activity Session - St Albans

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

24 Oct · Sopwell HouseSopwell House Premier Wedding Showcase

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

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

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

18 Oct · Megan's at the old Bell Restaurant (St. Albans)Sunday Bump Club, St Albans

23 Oct · 10 St Brelades PlThermomix Baby Cafe - St Albans Studio

16 Oct · Gorhambury HouseYoga & Sound Bath Day Retreat

17 Oct at 14:00Come n Try Waterskiing

28 Oct at 10:00Highfield Fun with Fungi

23 Oct at 07:30Salsa Mish 23 Oct

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

20 OctStay Warm for Less in Jersey Farm Community Centre - 20 October 2026

17 Oct · O WatfordDollys country BRUNCH

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

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

16 Oct · Hare Krishna TempleGuided Tours - Bhaktivedanta Manor

24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - Watford

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

26–27 Oct · Watford ColosseumRicky Gervais: Legend

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

22 & 27 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreThe Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Watford Palace Theatre

29 Oct · Canvas Bar NightclubThriller Thursday

24 Oct · Zoo NightclubUKG BINGO SAT 24th October Watford

28 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreVintage Boys - Starring Ore Oduba

24 Oct · Holywell Community CentreWOMEN's WELLNESS MORNING

17 Oct at 10:00Community Save a life day

16 OctOaklands College plumbing students use VR to revisit practical lessons

16 OctRare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value

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

18 Oct at 10:00 · Salisbury Square, Old HatfieldOld Hatfield Craft Pop-Up

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

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Hitchin's St Mary's Church is the largest parish church in Hertfordshire, with a tower dating from around 1190.

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