Residents' fear as 'over 10 cars keyed' overnight by vandal in same road

• Around a dozen cars have reportedly been deliberately scratched near Chester Road in Watford, leaving residents afraid to park there overnight.

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Hemel Today · Families · yesterday Watford Neonatal Unit recognised for putting families at the heart of care • The neonatal unit at Watford General Hospital has been awarded Gold accreditation from the Bliss Baby Charter, recognising its commitment to placing families at the heart of neonatal care and providing parents with support, guidance and reassurance alongside specialist treatment for their premature and sick babies.

Hemel Today · Planning · yesterday Hertfordshire councillor says all new roads must be built to ‘adoptable’ standards • Leading Hertfordshire councillor Paul Zukowskyj has called on the Government to require roads on all new housing developments to be built to “adoptable” standards.

Herts Advertiser · Council · yesterday Hertfordshire council reorganisation decision withdrawn and delayed for a year • Hertfordshire council reorganisation delayed as Government withdraws four-unitary plan; new decision due early next year, with May 2028 elections before 2029.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday New Herts restaurant launches after 'months of preparation' • A new Hertfordshire restaurant has launched after "months of preparation".

St Albans Times · Travel · yesterday Budget 2026 highlights for individuals and business owners in St Albans • As always there are a number of highlights from this year’s budget and a lot of detail in the supplementary information that follows. • If anything caught your attention or affects you or your business, then get in touch with your tax adviser. • For individuals, there are a collection of small.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · today Isabel Hospice relaunches Giftmas Challenge to promote preloved Christmas shopping • Isabel Hospice has relaunched its Giftmas Challenge in eastern Hertfordshire.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Council · yesterday Hertfordshire councils' restructure plans dropped • The local government minister says he hopes to make a decision over a new model by the new year.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Three-car crash shuts M1 in Hertfordshire as police and ambulance called • A three-vehicle crash forced the full closure of the M1 at Watford, Hertfordshire.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday School-time waiting restrictions could be introduced on two roads in Stevenage • School-time waiting restrictions could be introduced on two roads in Stevenage

Herts Advertiser - things to do · Events · yesterday Starbucks brings back Red Cups – and launches a festive first for Christmas 2026 • Starbucks UK unveils its 2026 Christmas menu, with Red Cups, a Holiday Cold Cup, new peppermint drinks and festive food. • See the full menu and prices.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Discover the English Heritage gem just over an hour from Hertfordshire • English Heritage site Audley End House and Gardens is just an hour and a half from Hertfordshire and is great for a day out.

St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago St Albans City boss McCann praises ‘heroic performances’ as his team pass tough test • St Albans City 3 Burgess Hill 1 (Isthmian League Premier Division)From Jess Unwin at Clarence Park Sam Donkin’s remarkable double save from a 66th-minute penalty was the pivotal moment in a hard-won victory that Gary McCann described as one the best performances during his time as Saints manager.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 67 priority public listings from 67 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

12 Nov · The Book and BottleAn Evening with Author Joanna Wallace

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

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

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

4 Nov · British Red Cross CentreFirst Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Hertford

30 Oct · Hertford LibraryFlower Fusion

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

11 Nov at 23:00 · Corn Exchange - HertfordHERTFORD: Ruts DC live at the Corn Exchange

7 Nov · BEAM HertfordLegends and Landscapes

1 Nov · BEAM HertfordMakers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

11 Nov · The Book and BottleMeet the Author: Cherry Casey author of Childhood LTD

7 Nov · Hertford CastlePortraiture With Natural Light

7 Nov · Lord Haig HertfordSofasonic @ The Lord Haig

7 Nov · Hertford House HotelSOLIS - Volume 2

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

7 Nov · The HornBarrioke

30 Oct · St AlbansBegin Here Festival 2026

6 Nov · Sopwell HouseDiwali at Sopwell House

4 Nov · The Pioneer ClubFirst Push: Skateboarding For Beginners

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

31 Oct · Blacksmith ArmsHot Fondu @ The Blacksmith's

3 Nov · Fishpool Street,St Albans,AL3 4RY,GBLive Fashion Drawing at St Michael’s Manor Hotel

31 Oct · Tequila Mockingbird St.AlbansMockingbird Massacre

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

31 Oct · The London StoneOld Skool Bingo Sat 31st Oct Halloween St Albans

5 Nov · Alban ArenaPhil Wang: UH OH

6 Nov at 07:30 · Salsa MishSalsa Mish 6 Nov

30 Oct · Salsa MishSalsa Mish Halloween Party

12 Nov · Great Northern Pub & KitchenSip and paint in Great Northern pub

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

12 Nov · St Albans Museum + GalleryThe Marketing Meetup IRL: St Albans

31 Oct · High Street, St Albans, AL3 4, United KingdomUsing Light & Shadow in Photography

31 Oct · Timmys WatfordA Nightmare On The High Street

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

1 Nov · Watford Town CentreDiwali Celebrations 2026!

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

30 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

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

12 Nov · Watford ColosseumProf Alice Roberts – From Cell to Civilisation - Watford - THURS 12 NOV 2026

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

31 Oct · Pondside, The ParadeTrick or Treat Show & Free Haunted House

30 Oct · Watford MarketWatford Market Lates

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

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

31 OctHalloween Pool Inflatables

31 Oct at 09:00HOWL-OWEEN PAWTY

8 NovThe Big Herts Antique & Vintage Fair

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

30 OctMuseums contribute £4.87 million to St Albans economy in last year

30 OctThe beautiful historic market town only an hour from Stevenage

30 OctHatfield museum celebrates 5,000th visitor less than four years after opening

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

Empire-builder and diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes was born in Bishop's Stortford on 5 July 1853.

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