Waltham Cross Sports Festival returns for summer 2026

• Borough of Broxbourne Council news has a events update for Hertfordshire: "Waltham Cross Sports Festival returns for summer 2026".
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Watford Observer - leisure · Traveltoday Student, 19, opens café to five-star reviews as customers hail 'hidden gem' • After starting her own business, Moonstone Café, in Bushey, during her studies, a university student has her eyes on growing it as a potential franchise.

Herts Advertiser · Traveltoday Plans unveiled for 1,200 home neighbourhood and school • Up to 1,200 homes, a school, care home, synagogue and new sports pitches could be built on land between Cowley Hill and Well End Road near Radlett.

Herts Advertiser - things to do · Eventstoday All you need to know ahead of Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival 2026 • St Albans is set to celebrate its most famous figure with the return of the Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival for 2026.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local newstoday New £3 million car retail centre opens in Letchworth • A £3 million car retail centre has opened in Letchworth, bringing jobs and investment to the area.

Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce · Traveltoday Amy and Mary celebrate 11 years at Chamber • Two long-serving members of the Chamber team have each chalked up an impressive 11 years of service. • Chamber CEO Donna Schultz was keen to salute Business Support Executive Amy Rich and Mary Sykes, Corporate Relations. • Donna said: “Both Amy and Mary have been invaluable members of our team over the past decade, and I feel privileged to have their experience on my side as we move forward into the Chamber’s next century.

Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce · Traveltoday Running for a cause: Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce CEO takes on the London Marathon 2025 • In the bustling heart of Hertfordshire, the CEO of the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, Donna Schultz is gearing up for a challenge that goes beyond the boardroom and into the streets of London. • As she laces up her running shoes for the London Marathon 2025, her mission is clear: to raise substantial funds for the Hertfordshire Community Foundation. "A huge thank you to everyone who has kindly sponsored me so far for the London Marathon 2025," Donna says with heartfelt gratitude. "Your support means the world to me and to the Hertfordshire Community Foundation." A personal mission For Donna, running the marathon is more than just a personal achievement; it's a testament to her commitment to the community she serves. • The Hertfordshire Community Foundation plays a crucial role in the county, addressing a wide range of community needs.

Herts Advertiser - things to do · Eventstoday New hand-drawn map celebrates St Albans' historic pub scene • A new hand-drawn pub map is inviting residents and visitors to explore the historic pub scene in St Albans.

St Albans Times · Local newstoday Is Government’s proposed social media ban doing right by our young people? • The Government’s proposed ban on social media for under-16s has been met with cautious responses locally. • The UK will be one of the first countries in the world to put sweeping limits on social media for children by introducing age restrictions on platforms including X, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok....

What's on: next 7 days

A quick-view of 12 priority public listings from 12 tracked events over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

2026-07-03 · Corn Exchange - Hertford · AllEvents - HertfordCommon People (PULP Tribute) | Hertford Corn Exchange

2026-07-05 · BEAM Hertford · AllEvents - HertfordMakers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

2026-06-28 · St Michael's Manor Hotel · AllEvents - St AlbansAl Fresco Afternoon Tea inspired by Jo Malone London

2026-06-26 · Oaklands College · AllEvents - St AlbansPhats Small in St Albans

2026-07-04 · The Pioneer Club · AllEvents - St AlbansRetired Ravers Club presents Phil Hartnoll (Orbital)

2026-07-04 · Club Veeda · AllEvents - St AlbansSensational: Summer Heatwave

2026-07-05 · St Peter's Street · AllEvents - St AlbansSt Albans Vegan Market

2026-06-28 · Oaklands College · AllEvents - St AlbansSummer In Nashville - St Albans 2026

2026-07-03 · 28 The Maltings, AL1 3 Saint Albans, United Kingdom · AllEvents - St AlbansSummer Sounds 2026

2026-06-27 · Tequila Mockingbird St.Albans · AllEvents - St AlbansTHROWBACK BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH St Albans

2026-07-03 · The Zoo Watford · AllEvents - WatfordCHLOE WILLIAMS: Fri 3rd July: Zoo Watford

2026-07-01 · Watford Colosseum · AllEvents - WatfordDavid Gray Watford Tickets

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

Watford has around 92 nationally listed buildings, including the medieval St Mary's Church.

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