MPs Daisy Cooper and Victoria Collins back new law to protect people and the environment

• Campaigners from St Albans and Harpenden have won the support of local MPs Daisy Cooper and Victoria Collins in their campaign for a new law to protect people and the planet from corporate harm.
• Members of St Albans District Friends of the Earth who live in St Albans met with.

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Hemel Today · Travel · yesterday Arriva boss asked Hertfordshire County Council not to progress with bus franchising, councillors told • The boss of bus company Arriva has personally appealed to Hertfordshire County Council not to continue on its route towards bus franchising, councillors have been told.

Hemel Today · Planning · yesterday Changes to planning legislation come under fire at meeting of Hertfordshire council • Changes to planning legislation that are expected to reduce the number of planning applications determined in public and by councillors have come under fire at a meeting of Hertfordshire County Council.

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 · Safety · yesterday Police officer faces misconduct hearing for alleged homophobic and racist comments • Hertfordshire Police officer PC Robbi Evans faces a misconduct hearing over alleged sexist, racist and homophobic comments and visiting officers’ homes without consent.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday 'Sinkhole' near school appeared under bus stop - latest closure details confirmed • Highways officers are investigating after a possible sinkhole was found under a Clarendon Road, Watford town-centre, bus stop.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Families · yesterday Every Hertfordshire secondary school graded in new national newspaper list • Every Hertfordshire secondary school has been graded by The Telegraph based on GCSE results.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Plan for further flats at disused St Albans office building dating back to 1960s • Plans have been submitted to convert vacant Marlborough House in St Albans into 60 flats, 14 more than previously approved.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Council · yesterday Free will-writing offered in Hertfordshire to support Isabel Hospice fundraiser • People can have a will written for free in eastern Hertfordshire this month as part of a charity fundraiser.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Planning · yesterday Tributes paid to Hertfordshire business leader Adrian Hawkins • Tributes have been paid to Adrian Hawkins, a leading figure in business and economic development across Hertfordshire, who has died age 69.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Update on plans to install BT mast on Stevenage war memorial site • Plans to install a nine-metre-high communications mast in a conservation area in Stevenage that is home to the town's war memorial have been scrapped.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Top honours for police heroes following life and death situation in St Albans • Five police officers who fought a roadside battle in St Albans to save a motorist following a life-threatening medical incident have been awarded top national life-saving honours. • PCs Nathan Bentley, David Vass Anthony Warby and two others who cannot be named have all been awarded Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Certificates.

What's on: next 14 days

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

7 Nov at 14:00 · Bengeo Street, Hertford, SG14 3, United KingdomBengeo Comunity Garden Volunteers' Saturday 2pm

7 Nov · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomBig Love UK | Corn Exchange, Hertford

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

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

29 Oct · The Book and BottleHalloween Book Club Social

5 Nov · The Hertford ClubJoin the Kevolution with the return of SKULL PUPPETS and GARAGE CANVAS

7 Nov · BEAM HertfordLegends and Landscapes

1 Nov · BEAM HertfordMakers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

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

7 Nov · Hertford CastlePortraiture With Natural Light

30 Oct · The Golden Griffin - HertfordQuiz Night

8 Nov · Bayford, HertfordshireSheep Desensitisation Clinic

7 Nov · Lord Haig HertfordSofasonic @ The Lord Haig

7 Nov · Hertford House HotelSOLIS - Volume 2

27 Oct · Waterhall FarmSPACE at Therapeutic Hooves

4 Nov · The Book and BottleSpicy Book Club

30 Oct · Hertford Heath, East HertfordshireSpooky Strength, Tone & Spritz

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

5 Nov at 09:30Pictures Valuation Day | Hertford

7 Nov · The HornBarrioke

30 Oct · St AlbansBegin Here Festival 2026

6 Nov · Sopwell HouseDiwali at Sopwell House

29 Oct · Pioneer Club St. Albans CicElectric Umbrella's Halloween Club Night

4 Nov · The Pioneer ClubFirst Push: Skateboarding For Beginners

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

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

30 Oct · WaterstonesHarry Woodgate: Create your own story at Waterstones 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

30 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomNu-Metal Night - El Bronson - Halloween Special | The Horn, St Albans

5 Nov · Alban ArenaPhil Wang: UH OH

30 Oct · Salsa MishSalsa Mish Halloween Party

7 Nov · The HornSOLD OUT - Barrioke - An evening with Shaun Williamson | The Horn, St Albans

4 Nov · Gorhambury HouseSound Bath

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

7 Nov · St Albans CathedralSt Albans Cathedral + Christmas Artisan Fair + 3 Day Art Fair

7 Nov · The Marlborough Science AcademySt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 7th November 2026

6 Nov · Cottonmill Community & Cycle CentreSt Albans Support Group

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

27 Oct · St AlbansUnified Dating - Meet Singles in St Albans

28 Oct at 10:00Highfield Fun with Fungi

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

30 Oct · Cafe@MarketStBollywood & Bhangra DJ & Dance Night

1 Nov · Watford Town CentreDiwali Celebrations 2026!

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

27 Oct · Hare Krishna TempleGuided Tours - Bhaktivedanta Manor

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

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

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

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

27 Oct · Watford ColosseumRicky Gervais: Legend

6 & 8 Nov · Beechen Grove Baptist ChurchSavoy Jazz Jam 2026 - Solo Jazz Weekend

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

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

7 Nov · Harry Potter Warner StudiosWeek-end aux studios Harry Potter de Londres

31 Oct at 09:00HOWL-OWEEN PAWTY

8 NovThe Big Herts Antique & Vintage Fair

2 NovWatford Rural Local Area Forum

28 Oct at 08:00Watford Town Centre Open Mic/Jam Night

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

27 OctSt Albans parkrun results: 19 personal bests at event number 702

27 OctThe English Heritage gem 40 minutes from Hertfordshire for a great day out

27 OctThe picturesque Kent town with a rich history just 2 hours from Hertfordshire

27 OctUK airline promises to avoid controversial extra charge 'until summer 2028'

27 OctLetchworth parkrun results: Six personal bests at event number 388

27 OctStevenage parkrun results: 66 personal bests at event number 477

27 OctAround 200 people enjoy evening of laughter and togetherness in Hatfield

27 OctPanshanger parkrun results: 24 personal bests at event number 573

30 Oct–8 Nov30th October - 8th November 2026 The Galleria Launches Two Week Only Aztec Escape Room Experience – Tickets Just £15

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Harpenden Common covers about 238 acres and hosted horse racing between 1848 and 1914.

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