Large property plan for road with £1.4m average house price withdrawn

• Plans to knock down a Radlett bungalow for a large replacement have been withdrawn.

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Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Families · yesterday New 150-home neighbourhood behind school gets full approval • Plans for 150 homes behind Kings Langley School have been given final approval and can now go ahead.

St Albans Times · Planning · yesterday Mature trees at Park Street roundabout could become the latest victims of rail freight depot • County highways bosses are ploughing ahead with plans to chop down five mature sycamore trees as part of the Park Street roundabout works – despite earlier assurances that they would be saved. • When preparations began last year for the roundabout redevelopment – part of the planning requirements for the controversial.

Herts Advertiser · Safety · yesterday 'Do not approach' wanted man with links to Harpenden • Police are appealing for help to trace a man with links to Harpenden who is wanted on recall to prison.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Families · today £21m investment to create 150 extra SEND college places in Hertfordshire • Hertfordshire County Council has approved a £21m plan to create more places for young people with SEND at four further education colleges.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday CCTV image released after laptop stolen from store in Stevenage • Police have released a CCTV image after a laptop was stolen from Currys at the Roaring Meg Retail Park in Stevenage.

Hemel Today · Families · 2 days ago Tickets for Hertfordshire’s MAGICAL family event on sale now • "We're so excited to welcome visitors back to Ashridge House for what is surely becoming one of Hertfordshire's most magical festive traditions”

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Travel · yesterday Oasis travel 'masterplan' drawn up for Knebworth • The council is testing plans, which include shuttle buses, extra trains and a scenic walking route.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Revell urges Boro to build on the feel-good factor • Stevenage boss Alex Revell urges his players to take confidence from a four-game unbeaten run when they face Leyton Orient.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after stabbing • A man has been left seriously injured following a stabbing in Luton.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Oasis fans encouraged to 'eat, drink, shop and stay' in Hitchin for Knebworth shows • Hitchin is rolling out the welcome mat for Oasis fans ahead of the band’s highly anticipated return to Knebworth.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Passengers warned of rail disruption after electricity fault • Passengers are facing rail disruption after an electricity supply failure which has reduced services between Stevenage and Finsbury Park.

Hemel Today · Local news · 2 days ago New 'chatty bus' scheme proposed in Hertfordshire addressing loneliness • Most commuters get on a bus, avoid eye contact and remain silent throughout their journey – rarely sharing a word with their fellow passengers.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Protection for wildlife sites at former Butterfly World • The future of the remaining butterfly meadows at the former Butterfly World tourist attraction have been secured, with the owners ordered to restore and maintain certain areas of the site. • Due to sustained trading losses, the Butterfly World Project closed in December 2015, leaving the site in disuse before it.

What's on: next 14 days

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23 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomAlice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (15)- part of Scorsese Season

2 Oct · Hertfordshire StudiosAre you Funny?

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

25 Sep · The Mill House HertfordBeers & Braids

2 Oct · The Mill House HertfordBellinis & Braids

27 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordBlackmore's Blood | Corn Exchange, Hertford

25 Sep · Hertford Corn ExchangeChina Crisis - Hertford

19 Sep · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomEmo Night ft. Kerrank! | Corn Exchange, Hertfordd

26–27 Sep · Sele Community HubFabric Sale Pop-Up & Stash Swap - 26th - 27th September

27 Sep · Courtyard Arts CentreFree Custom Block carving and printing workshop

26 Sep at 22:00 · Dog WhistleGarage Nation Hertfort

26 Sep at 22:00 · Dog WhistleGarage Nation Summer Closing Party

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

24 Sep · Hertford Corn ExchangeMartin Turner ex Wishbone Ash - Hertford

26 Sep at 19:30 · Hertford St Andrew's ChurchMEGSON live HERTFORD

20 Sep · PANSHANGER PARKNature Explorers at Panshanger Park

20 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordOutlaws and Sinners - Line Dancing Night | Corn Exchange, Hertford

20 Sep · Panshanger ParkPanshanger Park Walkies Ready Club

2 Oct · The Book and BottleQueer Book Club @ The Book and Bottle

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

23 Sep · White Hart - HertfordSingles Night in Hertford | Speed Dating Alternative

26 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordSpace | Hertford Corn Exchange

25 Sep · BEAM HertfordThe Comedy Store - Hertford

2 Oct · Hertford Corn ExchangeWrong Jovi // Hertford Corn Exchange // 02 October 2026

26 Sep · Greenwood Park Community CentreGreenwood Park Freestyle on Saturday 26 September

23 Sep · St AlbansGuilt Free Boundaries - Free Online Masterclass

27 Sep · The HornJohn Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) | The Horn, St Albans

2 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomLatin Cuban Party: Swanvesta Social Club | The Horn, St Albans

26 Sep · St Albans Beer & Cider FestivalMRC St Albans #134 x St Albans Beer Festival

26 Sep · Greenwood URC - 149 Watford Rd, St Albans AL2 3HGRepair Fair at St Albans Greenwood URC

26 Sep · Villa 2 Lounge BarRnBoujee

27 Sep · Three HammersSpeed Dating in St Albans Ages 40-59ish

24 Sep at 17:30 · Samuel Ryder AcademySRA Secondary Transfer Open Evening 2026 - Headteacher's Talk: 5.30pm

30 Sep · Highfield Park TrustThe Quiet Place - September Equinox - 30th September

29 Sep · WaterstonesThreshing Day Celebration! - St Albans

19 Sep · WD18 9QDActive2gether - Holywell Multisport Sessions

19 Sep · Hotel ChocolatAutumn Chocolate Tasting Experience - Watford

26 Sep · RevealBack To The 80s And 90s

20 Sep · The Parade, Watford, United KingdomClassic Wheels on The Parade

26 Sep · Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonCoach Trip to the Harry Potter Studio Tour

21 Sep · O'Neill's WatfordCraic-Up Comedy Monday Mayhem!

27 Sep · Watford ColosseumDON BROCO, unpeople, Ando San in Watford

19 Sep · The Wellspring Church CentreFree Taster Acting Class

26 Sep · Dunnings 2Motown Day Party: Watford

2 Oct · Watford ColosseumThe Anirudh Varma Collective

27 Sep · Watford Leisure Centre Woodside (Watford)The Big Herts Antique & Vintage Fair

20 Sep · Stanborough Park, WD25 9JL Watford, United KingdomWatford Festival of Praise

20 SepSensei Hitoshi Kasuya London Seminar 2026

26 SepWATFORD COLOSSEUM Discos for Grown ups 70s 80s 90s DISCO PARTY

21 Sep at 21:00Watford Palace Theatre Open Mic

19 SepSeveral St Albans venues make new top 12 list celebrating Herts restaurants

30 Sep–4 Oct at 18:00Hatfield House Real Tennis Open Days

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

St Albans is named after Alban, traditionally regarded as the first British Christian martyr, executed at Roman Verulamium.

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