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St Albans Times · Travel · yesterday Community volunteers tackle New Greens’ last major litter eyesore • Volunteers from Batchwood Pickers took matters into their own hands on Saturday morning, tackling what residents describe as the last major litter eyesore in New Greens – a fenced-off, council-owned site behind the social club, alongside the well-used Partridge Road. • The clean-up marked a milestone for the community group, whose.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Council · yesterday Letchworth county and district councillor resigns • A Letchworth councillor has stepped down from her roles at Hertfordshire County Council and North Herts Council.

The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Plans to build homes next to hospital in Hertfordshire spark concerns • Plans to build houses next to a Hertfordshire hospital have been met with objections, including safety concerns raised by the highways authority.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Travel · yesterday Watford-based business set to open new Harlequin store • A Watford-based independent business is set to open its first retail store at the Harlequin.

Watford Observer - leisure · Events · yesterday Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden to build fence to stop 'distraction' from motorists • Plans for fencing between the A41 and Warner Bros. • Studios Leavesden have been approved to stop “distraction” from Watford motorists.

St Albans Times · Families · yesterday In pictures: Apple Day is at the core of Highfield community • An annual community celebration of the fruit produced by Highfield Park’s historic orchards brought together families, friends and neighbours from across St Albans on a sunny Sunday afternoon. • The free Apple Day event takes place every year on the first Sunday in October, and includes children’s games, apple juicing demonstrations.

North Herts Council - site RSS · Planning · yesterday Major milestone reached for Royston Leisure Centre Learner Pool project • Major milestone reached for Royston Leisure Centre Learner Pool project gavin.midgley Date 12 October 2026 Date 12 October 2026 Artist's impression of the new learner pool at Royston Leisure Centre Hundreds more local people will have the opportunity to learn to swim under plans for a new learner pool at Royston Leisure Centre, with a planning application now submitted by North Herts Council.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Council · yesterday Watford 0-4 Burnley - the fans' verdict • Both sets of supporters have their say after Burnley's 4-0 win at Watford in the Championship.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · today 80 per cent of businesses back third term for St Albans BID • St Albans City Centre will see another five years of dedicated investment and support.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · yesterday 'Heavy hearts' as cash-strapped Hertfordshire charity announces closure • A charity supporting families with young children in Hertfordshire is closing after years of financial struggle.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · today Knebworth Gardens announces autumn opening with magical trail for children • Knebworth Gardens and Dinosaur Trail will be opening for October half term.

BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · 2 days ago Elton John 'upset and disappointed' with Watford form • Former Watford owner Elton John says he is "upset and disappointed" by the club's form following their 4-0 home defeat by Burnley.

What's on: next 14 days

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

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

14 Oct · Hertford Corn ExchangeAlex Francis in East Hertfordshire

21 Oct · 39 Fore Street, SG14 1AL Hertford, United KingdomBattle of the Bands - Heat 6 | Hertford Corn Exchange

17 Oct · The Bengeo ClubBengeo Club

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

14 Oct · British Red Cross CentreFirst Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Hertford

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

13 Oct · 117 Fore Street, HertfordJungle Jam

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

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

23 Oct · BEAMThomas Green - Brainstorm

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

18 Oct · Polaris Wilderness AdventureWild Food & Forage Day Workshop

17 Oct · BEAMWild Tales & Creature Puppets: BEAM

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

13 Oct · The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United KingdomArrakis / Night Movers / Pablo & The Gifthorse / Barney Murray | The Horn, St Albans

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

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

24 Oct · Verulam Golf ClubFaulty Towers The Dining Experience

24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - St Albans

13 Oct · Gorhambury HouseHouse Tour

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

23 Oct · Club VeedaSakura @ Club Veeda

24 Oct · Sopwell HouseSopwell House Premier Wedding Showcase

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

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

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

16 Oct · Gorhambury HouseYoga & Sound Bath Day Retreat

17 Oct at 14:00Come n Try Waterskiing

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 in Jersey Farm Community Centre - 20 October 2026

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

17 Oct · O WatfordDollys country BRUNCH

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

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

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

24 Oct · Hotel ChocolatHalloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - Watford

24 Oct · Watford ColosseumJimeoin: BALLYHOO!

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

26 Oct · Watford ColosseumRicky Gervais: Legend

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

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

24 Oct · Zoo NightclubUKG BINGO SAT 24th October Watford

13 OctSt Albans parkrun results: 62 personal bests at event number 700

13 OctLetchworth parkrun results: Eight personal bests at event number 386

13 OctStevenage parkrun results: 66 personal bests at event number 475

13 OctPanshanger parkrun results: 39 personal bests at event number 571

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

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

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

The Buncefield oil depot fire near Hemel Hempstead began on 11 December 2005 and was called the largest peacetime blast in Europe.

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