01/09/2024
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There are 20 tonnes of potatoes ready to harvest! 🥔🥔
The Potato Shindig will take place at Willows Activity Farm near St Albans from Saturday, September 7 until Sunday, September 29.
This free event looks fun
As part of the national Heritage Open Days weekend, Hertford Town Council will host its annual free Heritage Day at Hertford Castle on Sunday…
Would you volunteer as a Special Constable?
Four new volunteer Special Constables have been welcomed to Hertfordshire Constabulary.
Will you be signing up to visit?
There's another chance to visit The Bunker museum in Hatfield Police Station at a free open day on Saturday, September 21.
Here are the death notices published in the WHT last week
The Welwyn Hatfield Times has published one death notice in the past seven days.
Congratulations to Louise. Part of a sensational night for Team GB in the pool.
Alice Tai topped the Paralympic podium less than three years after opting to have her right leg amputated to cap a super Saturday for Great…
The charges relate to three female victims.
A serving Metropolitan Police officer from Hertfordshire is set to stand trial charged with s*x offences including r**e and voyeurism.
Some closures to be aware of!
Road closures are among the key public notices in Welwyn Hatfield that are set to affect residents.
Watch out for this ⛈
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorms weather warning for areas including Watford, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, and Stevenage.
Just on the outskirts of Hatfield!
A lavish new four-bed home on the outskirts of Hatfield has hit the market for £1.175 million
What do you think of the plans?
A Hatfield publican has admitted that he's "very worried" after the Prime Minister confirmed the government are weighing up a ban on…
Did your favourite make the shortlist?
Eateries in Stevenage, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City and Potters Bar are among the regional finalists at the Asian restaurant and takeaway awards.
The Barn Theatre's free open day will feature backstage tours and live rehearsals!
Welwyn Garden City's Barn Theatre is inviting the public to explore its historic building during a free open day in September.
A good start for Welwyn resident and Hatfield Swimming Club's Louise, a superb start for Team GB.
Louise Fiddes of Hatfield Swimming Club finished sixth in the final of the S14 100m butterfly, as GB won their first gold at the Paris Paralympics.
Would you buy tickets?
The owner of Knebworth has invited the reunited Oasis to play the venue to mark the 30th anniversary of their previous visit.
Classics cars gleamed in the sunshine
The annual Friends of Tewin Classic Cars and Crafts show was a success, with over 500 vintage cars showcased on a sunny afternoon.
Industry leaders have warned that the proposed plans to ban outdoor smoking, including in beer gardens and outside stadiums, would be another “nail in the coffin” for pubs and bars
Juan Cifuentes was found dead in Malmö on July 14
Swedish police have arrested a person in connection with the deaths of Farooq Abdulrazak and former Welwyn Garden City footballer Juan Cifuentes.
Hopefully the first of four finals for the Hatfield Swimming Club and Welwyn athlete.
Welwyn's Louise Fiddes, a member of Hatfield Swimming Club, has qualified for the final of the S14 100m butterfly at the 2024 Paris Paralympics .
Do you agree with this idea?
Reports suggest the government is considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.
The tribunal watched CCTV footage that showed his behaviour towards his colleague
A nurse has been struck off the register after a hearing found he had s*xually harassed a colleague at his place of work in Hertfordshire.
Get your skates on!
Roller City in Welwyn Garden City's Campus West is set to introduce a new program of skating lessons.
Drivers must make sure their own licence plates adhere to specifications
The DVLA has warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine
“A loved father, grandfather, uncle and brother, he will be sadly missed by family and all his friends."
The family of a man who sadly died in a mobility scooter collision in Hatfield have paid tribute to him.
You may get up to £200 to put toward the cost of your child's school uniform
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has warned people on certain benefits they can get £200 grants towards school uniforms.
Make sure to check on vulnerable people over the next couple of days.
The UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert covering all of Hertfordshire.
Can you give Myrtle a loving home
RSPCA Southridge appeals to readers for Cane Corso, Myrtle to find her forever home
Which places should he add to the map?
A digital artist is seeking to show off Hertfordshire's hidden history, with a map of the county in the style of The Lord of The Rings.
Luckily nobody was hurt
Two lanes were closed on the A1(M) northbound after a crash that left a car flipped onto its roof.
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Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/FVv6a8M See what former The Young Reporter Scheme students have to say about the scheme 👇
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You may have heard a few bangs in Welwyn Hatfield tonight - here’s some of the musket fire in slow mo from Battle Proms at Hatfield House
The Red Devils parachute 🪂 display team landing at Battle Proms at Hatfield House earlier this evening
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Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/yYqjSwV See what former Young Reporter students have to say about the scheme 👇
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The Princess of Wales has announced her cancer diagnosis with an emotional video statement She has told others battling the disease 'you are not alone' ❤ Credit: BBC Studios
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Multiple allotment renters spoke to a Welwyn Hatfield Times reporter regarding their thought on the 200% price hike and if they might consider abandoning the plots.
Here’s a taster video of the ‘Christmas at Hatfield Park’ light trail that opened this evening.
Happy International Women's Day from all of us here in the Archant newsrooms! 🙌 Together, we can #BreakTheBias today, and every day!
A toddler from Hatfield had his Christmas wish come true this week when the local bin men gave him a ride in their lorry😍 Read the full story here: https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/toddler-with-rare-heart-condition-given-christmas-gift-8569364
A Hatfield mum was shocked and saddened to watch her four-year-old son's Halloween pumpkin being smashed by a passerby. Read more: https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/crime/childs-pumpkin-smashed-in-hatfield-halloween-8455736