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Justin Lee Collins trial opens in St Albans
TV star Justin Lee Collins turned up in the pouring rain today to attend his trial at St Albans Crown Court. The 38-year-old Bristol-born comic jumped out of a taxi with a see through umbrella covering his trademark long hair. He faces a charge
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Chiswell Green roadworks causing traffic jams
Roadworks in Chiswell Green are causing traffic chaos for drivers going into St Albans. Roadworks in Watford Road heading towards St Albans have caused a tailback and traffic is said to be moving slowly with four cars going through traffic lights
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Learn about work at Rothamsted Research
Residents will be able to learn more about what happens inside the walls of Rothamsted Research at an opening meeting next month. Harpenden Society has organised the meeting following a controversial year for the research facility that resulted
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Three lanes closed on M1 after lorry crash near Bricket Wood
Three lanes of the M1 were closed off following a lorry crash near Bricket Wood. The southbound lanes were cordoned off after the accident involving a silver Hyundai i30 and a yellow P&O Ferries between Junction 7 and Junction 6A at 1.30pm
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Pupils 'inspired' by Paralympic medallist's visit
A Paralympic bronze medallist has visited a school in Redbourn to tell pupils about her experience at the London 2012 games. Harriet Lee, who won her medal in the 100m breaststroke, visited St Luke’s Special School on Wednesday, September 9.
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Saints to face Lowestoft in FA Cup
St Albans City will face Lowestoft Town in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. The Saints booked their place in the next round after thrashing Ashford Town (Middx) 6-2 on Saturday. David Howell's side will host the Ryman Premier outfit
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Chance to have say on Luton Airport expansion plans
Residents will have another opportunity to find out more about controversial plans to expand Luton Airport at a consultation exhibition on Wednesday. The district council has requested for an extra meeting to be held in Town Hall in Market Place
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David Dickinson spotted in St Albans
TV personality David Dickinson and his team of antique experts descended on St Albans this weekend to film an episode of a hit TV show. Residents had the opportunity to take their treasured possessions to Marlborough Technology College on Saturday
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Youngsters audition for next year's Gang Show
Scouts and Girl Guides from across the district have taken to the stage to audition for next year’s Gang Show. More than 120 children tried out for 30 places in the 34th performance, which will run between February 13 and 16. Hermione Clulow
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All go for Hatfield's Rob Mear and the Hammers play off date tonight
Rob Mear and his Lakeside Hammer team mates are ready for action tonight despite Sunday rain continuing through into Monday morning. With a dry, sunny and windy forecast for the rest of the day the Arena Essex Raceway circuit has been prepared
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St Albans optician designs and creates glasses range for jazz legend
An optician who has been based in St Albans for 32 years is delighted to have designed and created a glasses range for 'one of the greatest saxophonist’s in Europe.' Robert Roope, who owns Robert Roope opticians in George Street, designed
