Stevenage girl, 12, named BBC Three Counties’ Young Hero for bereavement support

• Stevenage girl Evie Everett, 12, named BBC Three Counties Young Hero 2026 for raising awareness of childhood bereavement through Stand-by-me charity.

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St Albans Times · Events · yesterday Homeless after leaving care: Eva’s story is why St Albans Sleepout is so vital • Every year, hundreds of people from across the district give up the comfort of their beds for one night and take part in the St Albans Sleepout. • It provides an opportunity to stand in solidarity with local people facing housing crises and raises vital funds that help them rebuild their.

Herts Advertiser · Safety · yesterday 'Do not approach' wanted man with links to Harpenden • Police warn public not to approach wanted man Patrick Clark, 22, linked to Harpenden, Hertford and Luton.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday Beloved café hit with 'ugly' vandalism as police probe launched • Vandals have scrawled "ugly" graffiti across the storefront of a popular café.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Albany shares the Orange palettes to fall in love with this autumn • From earthy terracotta to soft peach and bold, high-energy hues, there is a shade to suit you and your home.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Student turns fantasy artwork into award-winning board game Trinket • A University of Hertfordshire student has transformed her fantasy artwork into an award-winning board game.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday How the EFL's 'best sleeper' is thriving at 34 • Stevenage defender Carl Piergianni says he is only getting better with age having not made his EFL debut until he was 27.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Mother crushed to death by falling bricks at building site, trial hears • A mother was crushed to death on the school run when a pile of bricks dropped on her head as she walked past a construction site, a trial has heard.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Two taken to hospital after crash on Herts M25 • Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the M25 near Potters Bar in Hertfordshire.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Child says 'part of my life has been utterly destroyed' as abuser jailed • A child who endured 18 months of sexual abuse in Hertfordshire has described the ordeal as "the darkest moments of my life."

St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago Bees produce a last-gasp sting in the tail to bring Saints’ FA Cup journey to a frustrating end • Harborough Town 3 St Albans City 2 (FA Cup, third qualifying round), photos Amy Hughes Dempsey Arlott-John was the hero for Harborough Town as his 101st minute strike knocked St Albans City out of the FA Cup in an extraordinary game that Saints could, perhaps should, have won, writes Jess.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · 4 days ago Diatta signing positive but midfielder still required • BBC Radio 3CR's Geoff Doyle looks at Watford's latest signing and where the Hornets might turn their attention next.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 51 priority public listings from 51 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

14 Oct · Corn Exchange - HertfordALEX FRANCIS — THE REVIVAL TOUR WED 14TH OCT | HERTFORD

14 Oct · Hertford Corn ExchangeAlex Francis in East Hertfordshire

7 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomBattle of the Bands - Heat 5 | Hertford Corn Exchange

17 Oct · The Bengeo ClubBengeo Club

9 Oct · Brickendon Grange Golf ClubCharity Ball

10 Oct · Studio ((B)) - Boutique Fitness ClassesConnect & Flow, Mini Retreat Evening, Sober Rave, Deep Connection, Fun. Joy

9 Oct · Hailey Lane, HertfordCurry Night at The Galley Hall

10 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomGreen 182 | Corn Exchange, Hertford

7 Oct · BEAMGreen Onions Festival

16 Oct · Hartham Common ParkHertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Friday Evening Session

17 Oct · Hartham Common ParkHertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Saturday afternoon Session

17 Oct · Hartham Common ParkHertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Saturday evening Session

8 Oct · The Book and BottleReversion - Book Launch

17 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomSimulation Muse / Runaway Killers | Corn Exchange, Hertford

11 Oct · The Book and BottleStorytime: Captain Frank’s First Voyage

14 Oct · BEAM HertfordWe Will Rock You

18 Oct · Polaris Wilderness AdventureWild Food & Forage Day Workshop

17 Oct · BEAMWild Tales & Creature Puppets: BEAM

10 Oct · Michael's FollyWomen's Sweat Lodge

7 OctTHE OLDEST BIKE, Bike Night

8 Oct · The Pioneer ClubCheese & Beer Tasting with Ned Palmer at The Pioneer Club

17 Oct · The Alban ArenaDAYTIME Discos for Grown ups 70s80s90s party ALBAN ARENA ST ALBANS

10 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomGuns 2 Roses | The Horn, St Albans

13 Oct · Gorhambury HouseHouse Tour

9 Oct · 5a High Street, AL3 4ED Saint Albans, United KingdomSala Thai 2nd Birthday 80s Night Karaoke

7 Oct · Saint and SinnerSt Albans - Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup

17 Oct at 11:00 · Inn On The ParkSt Albans Clothes Swap

10 Oct · St Albans Museum + GallerySt Albans Flips into Wonder!

10 Oct · St Peter's Church St AlbansSwipe Vintage x St Albans Kilo Sale

10 Oct · Meet at the entrance to the Verulamium MuseumVisit to Verulamium - Roman St Albans

16 Oct · Gorhambury HouseYoga & Sound Bath Day Retreat

17 Oct at 14:00Come n Try Waterskiing

10 OctSt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 10th October 2026

20 OctStay Warm for Less in Jersey Farm Community Centre - 20 October 2026

10 Oct · Dunnings 280s 90s Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - WATFORD

13 Oct · Watford ColosseumAn Evening with Art Garfunkel

13 Oct · Watford ColosseumArt Garfunkel in Watford

13 Oct · Watford ColosseumArt Garfunkel What a wonderful world - celebration concerts Tour 2026

10 Oct · Dunnings IIBeyond 30 Presents... Daytime Clubbing | Watford

11 Oct · Watford ColosseumBogdan-Mihai Simion și Lăutarii de Mătase | WATFORD COLOSSEUM | 11.10.2026

17 Oct · O WatfordDollys country BRUNCH

17 Oct · Timmy's (Formerly Bar Bodega)It's Local End of Sumer Party

10 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreGary Delaney: Gary on Laughing | Watford Palace Theatre

7 Oct · Hare Krishna TempleGuided Tours - Bhaktivedanta Manor

9 Oct · Watford ColosseumQueen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

18 Oct · Hunton ParkThe Hunton Park Wedding Show - October 2026

10 Oct at 10:00Out of this World Nursery Open Day

7 OctCurry house named UK's best takeaway just three years after opening

18 Oct at 10:00Old Hatfield Farmers Market – 18th October

8 Oct–11 Oct at 13:30 · Hatfield HouseHatfield House Music Festival: Celebrations

16 Oct at 19:30 · The Old PalaceThe Tudor Songbook

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Sir Elton John, Watford FC's Honorary Life President, received the Freedom of the Borough of Watford on 6 October 1977.

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