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'Welcome to Britain in 2026' - popular farm shop fumes after alleged shoplifting
Smallford Farm Shop has posted CCTV footage online to help identify suspected shoplifters.
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'Welcome to Britain in 2026' - popular farm shop fumes after alleged shoplifting
Smallford Farm Shop has posted CCTV footage online to help identify suspected shoplifters.
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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.
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Letchworth county and district councillor resigns
A Letchworth councillor has stepped down from her roles at Hertfordshire County Council and North Herts Council.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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Knebworth Gardens announces autumn opening with magical trail for children
Knebworth Gardens and Dinosaur Trail will be opening for October half term.
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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.
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A Tarot Tale - An Spiritual Evening
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ALEX FRANCIS — THE REVIVAL TOUR WED 14TH OCT | HERTFORD
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Alex Francis in East Hertfordshire
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Battle of the Bands - Heat 6 | Hertford Corn Exchange
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Bengeo Club
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Faux Fighters UK | Hertford Corn Exchange
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First Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Hertford
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Hertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Friday Evening Session
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Hertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Saturday afternoon Session
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Hertfordshire Oktoberfest 2026 - Saturday evening Session
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Jungle Jam
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Moretallica Live at The Corn Exchange, Hertford
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Simulation Muse / Runaway Killers | Corn Exchange, Hertford
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Thomas Green - Brainstorm
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WHAT'S BENEATH YOUR FEET AT PANSHANGER PARK
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Wild Food & Forage Day Workshop
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Wild Tales & Creature Puppets: BEAM
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90s Silent Disco inside St Albans Cathedral - ON SALE NOW!
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ACOTAR Celebrations: Book 6 Midnight Release - St Albans
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Angela Brownridge - Piano Recital
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Arrakis / Night Movers / Pablo & The Gifthorse / Barney Murray | The Horn, St Albans
The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United Kingdom
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Ben's Music Quiz - #14
Royston Social Club, AL1 5ND Saint Albans, United Kingdom
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Choral Inspirations - Dresdner Motettenchor and Joyful Company of Singers
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DAYTIME Discos for Grown ups 70s80s90s party ALBAN ARENA ST ALBANS
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
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Halloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - St Albans
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House Tour
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Ohasis | The Horn, St Albans
The Horn, Victoria Street, AL1 3TE Saint Albans, United Kingdom
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Sakura @ Club Veeda
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Sopwell House Premier Wedding Showcase
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Speed Dating in St Albans Ages 45-65ish
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St Albans Clothes Swap
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St Michael's Manor Wedding Show October 2026
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Yoga & Sound Bath Day Retreat
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Come n Try Waterskiing
NSW Water Ski Ferderation will hold another Come n Try day NSW Ski Gardens on Saturday 17 October from 9-2pm. We will have professional and world champion wakeboard and barefoot coaches teaching all levels. If you’ve ever wanted to try, now is your time!
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Salsa Mish 23 Oct
IMPORTANT CAR PARKING - Please park with consideration for our neighbours. Please do not block driveways and avoid parking on grass verges. Respect the parking attendants, they are there to help! 7:30 p.m. till 1.00 a.m. Entry £15 Classes 7.30 - 9.45
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St Albans Mosaic Making Workshop - Sat 24th Oct 10am-2pm
Join us in St Albans for a fun, hands on mosaic making workshop - create your own colourful masterpiece!About this EventJoin the St Albans Mosaic Making Workshop!Get your hands creative at this fun, in-
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Stay Warm for Less in Jersey Farm Community Centre - 20 October 2026
Discover how you can save money and help save the planet. Join us for an evening of talks and discussionAbout this EventStay Warm for less eventTalk: Stay Warm for Les
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An Evening with Art Garfunkel
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Art Garfunkel in Watford
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Art Garfunkel What a wonderful world - celebration concerts Tour 2026
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Dollys country BRUNCH
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DRUMATICS x DNB SHACK x PATTERNED UP : THE HALLOWEEN WARM-UP
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It's Local End of Sumer Party
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FRIDAYS OUT OUT at The Zoo - Packages
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Halloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - Watford
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Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!
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JUVY Under 18s - Halloween Tour - Mon 26 October - WATFORD
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Ricky Gervais: Legend
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Spirit Of Luther & Classics. Sunday Brunch by Fil Straughan, Comedy.. Dj's
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The Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Watford Palace Theatre
AllEvents - Watford has a events update for Hertfordshire: "The Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Watford Palace Theatre". Check the source link for the full record, timing and any resident action needed.
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UKG BINGO SAT 24th October Watford
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St Albans parkrun results: 62 personal bests at event number 700
St Albans parkrun welcomed 448 participants for its 700th event at Verulamium Park.
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Letchworth parkrun results: Eight personal bests at event number 386
Letchworth parkrun welcomed 158 participants for its 386th event at Grange Recreation Ground
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Stevenage parkrun results: 66 personal bests at event number 475
Stevenage parkrun welcomed 486 participants for its 475th event at Fairlands Valley Park
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Panshanger parkrun results: 39 personal bests at event number 571
Panshanger parkrun welcomed 314 participants for its 571st event at Panshanger Park.
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Old Hatfield Farmers Market – 18th October
Hatfield House events has a events update for Hertfordshire: "Old Hatfield Farmers Market – 18th October". Check the source link for the full record, timing and any resident action needed.
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The Tudor Songbook
On Friday 16th October, The Tudor Songbook comes to the Old Palace for an evening of music from the Tudor and Elizabethan courts.
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