University of Hertfordshire students to respond to 999 calls in new scheme

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St Albans Times · Families · yesterday I Feel Love: It’s 1977 and time to party! • There was a lot of love all over the place in 1977. • Not just in Donna Summer’s no.1 hit I Feel Love, but thanks to the Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee. • To the delight of workers and school children alike, Tuesday June 7 was an extra bank holiday.

Herts Advertiser · Travel · yesterday BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts • BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Man arrested after 'threatening to kill someone' in Stevenage town centre • A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill someone in Stevenage.

St Albans Times · Council · yesterday Review pensions now ahead of April 2027 Inheritance Tax reform • Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, Martin Cotter, examines how to plan for changes in inheritance tax… Back in 2024, the ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that from April 2027, unused pension funds will fall within the scope of Inheritance Tax, unless passed to a spouse or civil partner.

The Comet - things to do · Events · yesterday Houston Hot Chicken confirms opening date of Stevenage restaurant • Houston Hot Chicken has confirmed the opening date for its first UK restaurant in Stevenage.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Drug dealer sentenced for intent to supply to school children • A teenage drug dealer from Bushey has been sentenced for intent to supply MDMA and cannabis to school children.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday East Herts council leader expects decision on paused shake-up 'shortly' • East Herts Council expects a Government decision shortly on paused Hertfordshire council reorganisation as councillors debate £500,000 in costs.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Harlequin blocked from putting up more signs over 'harmful proliferation of ads' • The council has blocked Harlequin from expanding the number of signs amid concern over “harmful proliferation of advertisements”.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday 8 buildings in Hertfordshire hiding centuries of history • From Roman burial monuments and medieval churches to grand Jacobean mansions, Hertfordshire is home to some extraordinary historic buildings.

What's on: next 14 days

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31 OctGreenwood Park Freestyle on Saturday 31 October

28 Oct at 10:00Highfield Fun with Fungi

23 Oct at 07:30Salsa Mish 23 Oct

31 OctSpecial Kinda Madness - 31 October 2026

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

21 OctHow to vote for the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to visit your town this year

21 OctVan hire firm used by Iceland and Waitrose enters administration

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

A 1697 hailstorm at Hitchin, with hailstones over four inches across, is reckoned among the most severe in British records.

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