Samuel Ryder Academy again recognised as an Apple Distinguished School

• Samuel Ryder Academy has again been recognised with an international designation awarded to schools that demonstrate continuous innovation in teaching and learning through the effective use of Apple technology.
• The Apple Distinguished School accolade celebrates schools that create engaging and innovative learning environments where technology enhances creativity, collaboration, critical thinking.

Today in Hertfordshire

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Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Countdown to Christmas with Wentworth Puzzles advent calendar and save 10% • Every year advent calendars from our favourite retailers gain much anticipation, and while some may be extravagant, there are many which are not just a joy to open but also purposeful too.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Council · yesterday Herts nursery faces prosecution over death of two-year-old girl • Hertsmere borough council has authorised a prosecution over the death of a two-year-old girl at Mini Learners Nursery in Radlett.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Plan to knock down and rebuild home with pool, gym and cinema after £1.5m sale • A £1.5 million Nascot Wood Road, Watford house could be demolished and replaced with a four-bedroom home featuring a gym, cinema and pool.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday Hertfordshire police increase patrols to protect Jewish community • Hertfordshire police are stepping up patrols during the Jewish High Holy Days.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Activist spends three weeks in pig crate to highlight farming conditions • Vegan activist Michelle Farnham spends 21 nights in a pig farrowing crate in Trafalgar Square to highlight mother pigs’ conditions, backed by Animal Rising.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · 2 days ago University of Hertfordshire breaks into UK top 40 with record 37th ranking • The University of Hertfordshire has climbed into the UK's top 40 universities.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Stevenage sign ex-Leicester winger Marcal • Stevenage sign former Leicester City winger Wanya Marcal.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Appeal for owners of suspected stolen bikes in St Albans • An appeal has been launched to find the owners of suspected stole bikes in St Albans.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Hertfordshire apprentice named UK’s top young student greenkeeper • A Hertfordshire apprentice has been named the UK’s top young greenkeeper.

St Albans Times · Local news · 6 days ago St Albans Local Plan is finally adopted by council • An extraordinary meeting of St Albans council has adopted the district’s first Local Plan for 34 years. • The Plan replaces the District Local Plan Review 1994, and follows four years of work by SADC officers and the Liberal Democrat administration. • It allows for the building of 15,000 new homes in.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 47 priority public listings from 47 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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

25 Sep · The Mill House HertfordBeers & Braids

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

16 Sep · The Book and BottleBook Club Social with The Story Sanctuary

25 Sep · Hertford Corn ExchangeChina Crisis - Hertford

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

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

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

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

16 Sep · The White Hart - HertfordSingles Night in Hertford; Raise Your Game (Ages 50s-60s) 16th Sept

26 Sep · Corn Exchange - HertfordSpace | Hertford Corn Exchange

18 Sep · Hertford Corn ExchangeThe Blockheads in East Hertfordshire

25 Sep · BEAM HertfordThe Comedy Store - Hertford

18 SepLive Music - Mario

17 Sep · Highfield Park TrustBat Safari

22 Sep · Sala Thai KitchenChocolate Workshop - An Introduction to the Art of Chocolate-Making

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

23 Sep · St AlbansGuilt Free Boundaries - Free Online Masterclass

17 Sep · St Michael's ChurchHarry Christophers and the Sixteen

27 Sep · The HornJohn Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) | 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 · Samuel Ryder AcademySRA Secondary Transfer Open Evening 2026 - Headteacher's Talk: 5.30pm

29 Sep · WaterstonesThreshing Day Celebration! - St Albans

19 Sep · Hotel ChocolatAutumn Chocolate Tasting Experience - Watford

26 Sep · RevealBack To The 80s And 90s

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

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

29 Sep · Watford Rugby ClubSalsa for Beginners Course

19–20 Sep · South Oxhey Leisure Centre (Watford, UK)Sensei Hitoshi Kasuya London Seminar 2026

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

18 Sep · Horns / O Watford Live MusicThe Polaroidz playing at The Horns, Watford

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

21 Sep at 21:00Watford Palace Theatre Open Mic

18 Sep–31 Oct18th September - 31st October 2026 Paul Davey

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

The young Princess Elizabeth, later Elizabeth I, spent much of her childhood at the Royal Palace of Hatfield in Hertfordshire.

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