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The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday Police release image after man's t-shirt 'grabbed' in Stevenage • Police have released an image of a man after a common assault was reported on Torquay Crescent in Stevenage.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Holding pattern: MP Daisy on why it’s a waiting game in Westminster • It’s usually the case that the summer Parliamentary recess offers MPs of all political parties the opportunity to take a pause on the shenanigans of Westminster, enjoy some extra time in their constituencies, and refocus ahead of a return to the Commons in September. • This year, however, all eyes remain.

Herts Advertiser · Travel · yesterday Boys charged after motorbikes stolen from train station and leisure park • Two boys have been charged after motorbikes were stolen from a Hertfordshire train station and leisure centre.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday The 'exceptional' Hertfordshire restaurant that serves the 'best' dishes ever • Omboo in Hertfordshire has been described as "exceptional and outstanding" by happy guests.

St Albans Times · Families · 2 days ago Historic garden design reappears at Beechwood Park during summer drought • A hidden piece of Beechwood Park’s history has emerged from the independent school’s grounds after recent dry weather revealed the outline of a long-lost formal garden. • Parchmarks visible across the school’s lawns have uncovered the shape of a former parterre, offering a rare glimpse into the historic landscape of the.

Hemel Today · Families · 2 days ago Victoria Collins MP condemns "industrial-scale" fly-tipping after huge waste dump discovered near Aldbury • Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, Victoria Collins, has condemned the "industrial-scale" dumping of waste in a farmer's field near Aldbury after what is believed to be three lorry loads of commercial and household waste were illegally tipped on private land. • The waste was dumped on a recently harvested field, with the steep gradient suggesting those responsible deliberately navigated heavy lorries across the land in a carefully planned operation.

Hemel Today · Council · 2 days ago Hertfordshire charity supporting young cancer patients celebrated in National Lottery and Co-op milestone campaign • through the life-changing impacts of cancer is being celebrated as part of a landmark campaign between The National Lottery and Co-op.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · 3 days ago ‘Death threats’ over name of Titanic ride • The backlash on social media was aimed at the attraction at a farm in Hertfordshire.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Padel courts to replace tennis ones after plans approved • Plans for padel courts to replace tennis ones at Metropolitan Sports Club in Bushey have been approved.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday Inside the 1,000-year-old Hertfordshire mill where visitors can bake their own bread • Redbournbury Watermill and Bakery in St Albans is a Grade II listed site that lets you bake your own bread.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · 2 days ago Piece of hidden history resurfaces at Markyate school amid dry weather • A hidden piece of history has resurfaced at Beechwood Park School in Markyate amid the dry weather.

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

26 Aug · The Book and BottleAuthor Event: Katie Huttlestone and Charlotte Paradise

23 Aug · The Book and BottleBook Club Social with The Story Sanctuary

29 Aug · Cinnabar HertfordDivide After party

26 Aug · British Red Cross CentreEmergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course - Hertford

29–30 Aug · Sele Community HubFabric Sale Pop-Up & Stash Swap - 29th - 30th August

27 Aug · The Book and BottleFantasy Authors: A Celebration

27 Aug · British Red Cross CentreFirst Aid at Work Requalification Course - Hertford

25 Aug · Lord Haig HertfordJAZZ TUESDAYS AT THE HAIG ARE BACK!

28 Aug · Corn Exchange HertfordLast Resort - Nu Metal Tribute at Corn Exchange (Hertford)

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

29 Aug · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomStanley Dee | Corn Exchange, Hertford

24 Aug · Goldings Estate Rare Breeds FarmSummer Nature Days

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

29 Aug · BEAMWhitney Queen of the Night

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

5 SepDance All Over Cancer

5 SepFood Van - Posh Pots

28 Aug at 14:30Hertford Roller Disco + Lesson!

28 Aug · WaterstonesACOTAR Celebrations: A Court of Frost and Starlight Night - St Albans

28 Aug · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomAlternative 80s ft The Polaroidz | The Horn, St Albans

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

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

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

29 Aug · The Pioneer ClubKing Hammond with support from BuBounce

29 Aug · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomNirvanah | The Horn, St Albans

27 Aug · The CrownSpeed Dating in St Albans | Ages 30-45

28 Aug · The HornThe Polaroidz playing at The Horn, St Albans

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

28 Aug · St Albans CathedralTribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated: St Albans, Late

5 Sep · Bygrave WoodsVigro Deep in St Albans

29 AugSt Albans Freestyle - Saturday 29th August 2026

28 Aug at 09:00wilko St Albans store refresh event!

29 Aug · The OddfellowsCentreforce Away Fanzone - Watford VS Westham United

24 Aug · O'Neill's WatfordCraic-Up Comedy Monday Mayhem!

5 Sep · Croxley GreenCroxfest 2026

24 Aug · Leonardo Hotel (Jurys Inn) WatfordFirst Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Watford

28 Aug · Fullerlife Health & Fitness CentreFREE BASKETBALL SESSION: FRIDAY:(7-9yrs old): 6.00-7.00pm @WGGS

5 Sep · Humo WatfordGoodVibez

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

31 Aug · Watford Islamic Centre (WIC)Watford Islamic Centre Summer Qur’an Competition 2026

3 Sep · Watford Palace TheatreWatford Palace Theatre, Watford

24 Aug · Oxhey Park BridgeWild play- Watford

5 SepDips & Tricks I Workshop

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

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

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

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

The 2005 Buncefield explosion near Hemel Hempstead was heard as far away as the Netherlands and registered about 2.4 on the Richter scale.

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