Park Street roundabout works continue despite concerns over Roman archaeology

• Irreplaceable archaeology could be lost forever as works proceed on the Park Street roundabout redevelopment.
• The location is the site of the Watling Street Roman road – perhaps the most important of its kind in Roman Britain – and a major route through old Verulamium.
• But efforts to involve archaeologists.

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The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Planning · yesterday Herts care home boss issues plea amid ongoing national reforms • Families in Hertfordshire are being warned not to wait for long-promised social care reform before planning for later-life care.

Herts Advertiser · Council · yesterday Inside 'outstanding' council-run home for vulnerable young people • Hertfordshire County Council has completed its latest residential care home for young people in care.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Man rushed to hospital after crash between motorbike and van • A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash between a motorbike and a van on Mobbsbury Way in Stevenage

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Families · yesterday School eyes £3.5m drama department refurbishment • Aldenham School in Hertfordshire wants to carry out a £3.5m refurbishment and extension of its drama department.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Three new houses planned for tight site behind St Albans Road • Three new houses have been proposed to replace buildings with evidence of "impending failure" behind St Albans Road.

Herts Advertiser · Travel · yesterday Man caught driving over 120mph while undertaking traffic avoids prison • A man caught driving at 120mph in Hertfordshire claimed he had been made to feel his vehicle was inferior during a car meet.

Hemel Today · Families · 2 days ago Secondary school sorted: Six top tips to find the right fit for your child in Hertfordshire • If your child is starting Year 5 or Year 6 this September, secondary school might suddenly feel much closer than it did a few months ago.

Hemel Today · Local news · 2 days ago Hertfordshire Constabulary to use specialist tech to combat hare-coursing • Hertfordshire is “not a soft target” for hare-coursing, top cop Andy Prophet has warned.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Charity supporting people affected by addiction and homelessness relocates • A drug addiction and homelessness charity based in Hertfordshire has found a more permanent home after months of uncertainty.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Shocking figures reveal scale of animal beatings in Hertfordshire • Shocking new figures released by the RSPCA have revealed a huge spike in the number of animal beatings recorded in Hertfordshire.

St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago The Burnham Government: What it means for the UK property industry • Andy Burnham’s tenure as Prime Minister represents more than a change in political leadership. • It signals a potentially significant shift in how growth, planning and investment are delivered across England. • For years, Burnham championed greater devolution, regional decision-making and long-term infrastructure investment as Mayor of Greater Manchester.

What's on: next 14 days

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30 Aug · Mudlarks Garden CafeAbsolutely not the musical mystery tour 2026

30 Aug · CinnabarARRIBA @ Cinnabar Hertford

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

12 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomCape Fear (35th Anniversary) (18)- part of Scorsese Season

5 Sep · Dog And WhistleDance All Over Cancer

2 Sep · The Wash, SG14 1PS Hertford, United KingdomGoodfellas (18) part of Scorsese Season

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

30 Aug · Quattro LoungeHertford Kpop Meet-up

9 Sep · BEAMJonathan Pie: Work in Progress

6 Sep · BEAM HertfordMakers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

11 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordMotown & Soul Night w/ Uptown Funk | Hertford Corn Exchange

31 Aug · BEAM HertfordMum & Baby Exercise Class at BEAM

12 Sep · The Dog And WhistleOnce Upon A Disco

30 Aug · The Secret Townhouse At DecoPlayhouse x The Secret Townhouse

4 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordSOLD OUT - Barrioke - An evening with Shaun Williamson | Corn Exchange, Hertford

7 Sep · Goldings Estate Rare Breeds FarmSummer Nature Days

30 Aug · 8 Parliament Square, HertfordThe Adaptogist — SOBER Ibiza Vibes

30 Aug · Hertford BellThe Rkids - Play the songs of OASIS - Live at The Hertford Bell

12 Sep · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomThe Rolling Clones | Corn Exchange, Hertford

5 Sep at 10:00Autumn Equinox/Mabon Workshop & Home Ritual Preparation

30 AugFabric Sale Pop-Up & Stash Swap - 29th - 30th August

5 SepFood Van - Posh Pots

12 Sep · The breakfast clubArt Supper with Mandy Johnson — Colour Conversations & Playful Watercolours

5 Sep · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomBleak House | The Horn, St Albans

30 Aug · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomBlue Angel Open Mic | The Horn, St Albans

1 Sep at 06:00 · The MermaidCollage Workshop

4 Sep · The White RoomsCopy of Free Co-Working

4 Sep · 28 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3HL, United KingdomGrand opening in The Maltings, St Albans

30 Aug · Verdis Italian KitchenJazz in Clarence Park - Free Event

10 Sep · Alban ArenaJimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

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

11 Sep · Alban ArenaThe Smyths - Alban Arena - 11/9/26

30 Aug at 11:00 · Lower Red LionThe St Albans Sixer 2026

12 Sep · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomTotally Blondie | The Horn, St Albans

5 Sep · Bygrave WoodsVigro Deep in St Albans

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

5 Sep · Croxley GreenCroxfest 2026

5 Sep · Humo WatfordGoodVibez

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

12 Sep · Zoo nightclub, WatfordSoul Daze - Watford's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party

5 Sep · Watford Palace TheatreTez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You - Watford **

31 Aug · Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonThe Making of Harry Potter - Studio Tour

12 Sep · The ZooUKG BINGO Sat 12th Sep Watford

6 Sep · Cassiobury Park BandstandWatford Brass Band at Cassiobury Park Bandstand

3 Sep · Watford Palace TheatreWatford Palace Theatre, Watford

12 Sep · Future Academies WatfordWATFORD YOUNG ACHIEVERS GOT TALENT GRAND FINALE AWARDS CEREMONY 2026

5 Sep · Hunton ParkWedding Showround Morning

30 Aug at 14:00Beach Theme Tea & Party

5 SepDips & Tricks I Workshop

4 SepHERTS. Over 30's-60's+ Party for Singles & Couples- FRI 4 SEPT

2 Sep at 19:00Join Brush Party to Paint 'Summer's Encore' - Watford Central

4 Sep at 12:00 · The Stable YardFood Truck Fridays

4 Sep at 18:30Live Music at The Coach House Kitchen

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

31 AugClassic Motor Show 30th & 31st August More Information >>

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

A 1697 hailstorm at Hitchin, with hailstones over four inches across, is reckoned among the most severe in British records.

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