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Watford Observer - leisure · Events · 5 days ago Pub giant with large Watford presence could sell 300 sites to rival • The UK's biggest pub company is reportedly considering selling 300 of its locations to a rival in a move which could have implications for its Watford venues.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Memorial campaign launched for two wartime French heroines with links to Herts • Craig McGill has researched the stories of Mother Superior Éléonore of the former Sacré-Cœur Convent in Hitchin and Madeleine Damerment, a French Resistance courier.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser • The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Hertfordshire residents targeted by 'fake police officers' sparks warning • Police have issued a warning to Hertfordshire residents after a spate of scam calls from fraudsters posing as officers.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · 3 days ago Oaklands College plumbing students use VR to revisit practical lessons • Plumbing students are stepping into the future with virtual reality technology, thanks to a new project at Oaklands College.

St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago The mouse that roared: SADC takes on the Government over ‘unreasonable’ housing targets • The leader of St Albans district council is steering the authority in standing up to Government demands for 9,000 more new homes to be included in the new 2029 Local Plan. • Weeks after the adoption of a Local Plan which added a staggering 15,000 homes across the district, SADC boss.

St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago Abbey Theatre showcases emerging writing talent in Stage Two • The Abbey Theatre is hosting a special event to showcase four broad-ranging plays by members of the Company of Ten Writers’ Group. • Stage Two hits the Abbey Theatre Studio in October, and each evening will feature two from four plays. • 8 by Marc Harris is set in.

What's on: next 14 days

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23 Oct · The Book and BottleA Tarot Tale - An Spiritual Evening

29 Oct · The Book and BottleBook Club Social - Spooky Special!

22 Oct · Quattro LoungeBRING YOUR BABY PUB QUIZ | Hertford, Herts, Parent Social at Quattro Lounge

23 Oct · McMullen & Sons LtdChef's Top Table Dining Experience

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

21 Oct · The Book and BottleCreative Writing Class

23 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomFaux Fighters UK | Hertford Corn Exchange

22 Oct · British Red Cross CentreFirst Aid at Work Requalification Course - Hertford

30 Oct · Hertford LibraryFlower Fusion

20 Oct · 117 Fore Street, HertfordJungle Jam

1 Nov · BEAM HertfordMakers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

24 Oct · Corn Exchange - HertfordMoretallica Live at The Corn Exchange, Hertford

27 Oct · Waterhall FarmSPACE at Therapeutic Hooves

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

23 Oct · BEAMThomas Green - Brainstorm

24 Oct · PANSHANGER PARKWHAT'S BENEATH YOUR FEET AT PANSHANGER PARK

23 Oct · St Albans Cathedral90s Silent Disco inside St Albans Cathedral - ON SALE NOW!

26 Oct · WaterstonesACOTAR Celebrations: Book 6 Midnight Release - St Albans

24 Oct · St Peter's Church St AlbansAngela Brownridge - Piano Recital

30 Oct · St AlbansBegin Here Festival 2026

23 Oct · Royston Social Club, AL1 5ND Saint Albans, United KingdomBen's Music Quiz - #14

24 Oct · St Saviour's Church, St Alban'sChoral Inspirations - Dresdner Motettenchor and Joyful Company of Singers

24 Oct · Verulam Golf ClubFaulty Towers The Dining Experience

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

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

24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - St Albans

31 Oct · Blacksmith ArmsHot Fondu @ The Blacksmith's

28 Oct · WaterstonesLottie Brooks Christmas Activity Session - St Albans

31 Oct · Tequila Mockingbird St.AlbansMockingbird Massacre

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

24 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomOhasis | The Horn, St Albans

24 Oct · Sopwell HouseSopwell House Premier Wedding Showcase

31 Oct · The HornSpecial Kinda Madness - 31 October 2026

25 Oct · Three HammersSpeed Dating in St Albans Ages 45-65ish

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

25 Oct · St Michael's Manor HotelSt Michael's Manor Wedding Show October 2026

23 Oct · 10 St Brelades PlThermomix Baby Cafe - St Albans Studio

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

28 Oct at 10:00Highfield Fun with Fungi

23 Oct at 07:30Salsa Mish 23 Oct

24 Oct at 10:00St Albans Mosaic Making Workshop - Sat 24th Oct 10am-2pm

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

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

1 Nov · Watford Town CentreDiwali Celebrations 2026!

24 Oct · Dunnings 2DRUMATICS x DNB SHACK x PATTERNED UP: THE HALLOWEEN WARM-UP

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

23 Oct · The Zoo WatfordFRIDAYS OUT OUT at The Zoo - Packages

19 Oct · Hare Krishna TempleGuided Tours - Bhaktivedanta Manor

24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - Watford

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

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

24 Oct · Watford ColosseumJimeoin: BALLYHOO!

26 Oct · Timmy's 151JUVY Under 18s - Halloween Tour - Mon 26 October - WATFORD

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

1 Nov · Watford ColosseumPINK LIVE Starring Vicky Jackson - Watford Colosseum

24 Oct · RevealRamp Up The Night With Rampage

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

26–27 Oct · Watford ColosseumRicky Gervais: Legend

25 Oct · WD18 0FLSpirit Of Luther & Classics. Sunday Brunch by Fil Straughan, Comedy.. Dj's

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

22 & 27 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreThe Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Watford Palace Theatre

29 Oct · Canvas Bar NightclubThriller Thursday

24 Oct · Zoo NightclubUKG BINGO SAT 24th October Watford

28 Oct · Watford Palace TheatreVintage Boys - Starring Ore Oduba

30 Oct · Watford MarketWatford Market Lates

31 Oct at 09:00HOWL-OWEEN PAWTY

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Lavender has been grown and distilled around Hitchin for centuries, making it an early local industry.

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