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Harpenden schoolboy died in holiday jet ski 'freak accident'
A teenager from Harpenden was killed in a "freak accident" after he crashed a jet ski into his twin brother, an inquest was told. Simon Satchwell was riding the ski in Abu Dhabi during a Christmas holiday with his twin brother Lucas and father
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Police appeal following sexual assault of teenage girl in St Albans
A 15-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in St Albans. Police are appealing for information following the incident, which occurred on Monday, December 8. At around 4.45pm the victim was walking into Gurney Court Road when she became aware
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Planning appeal granted
An appeal has been allowed and planning permission granted for a single storey rear extension in Beconsfield Road. Planning permission had previously been refused by St Albans City and District Council due to concerns that work would endanger a
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Foodbank has helped 300 people in 7 months
The St Albans and District Foodbank has helped almost 300 people and delivered 2,475 meals since opening seven months ago. The foodbank was set up in association with the Trussell Trust in May and most recipients have been low-income, working families
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St Albans Choral Society celebrate 70 years with Christmas concert
On December 17, 1944, as World War Two bombs rained down across the country, a group of singers raised their voices for St Albans Choral Society’s first ever concert. Seven decades on, its numbers have swelled to more than 100 and it has brought
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St Albans milkman said he has 'seen it all' in 40 years of delivering pints
A dedicated milkman in St Albans said he has "seen it all" in 40 years of delivering pints. Steven Allen has been delivering milk and groceries for the past 41 years - since his first shift for Express Dairies at 17 years of age on February 11,
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Artwork exploring “hidden violence in homes“ wins this year’s Eastern Approaches competition
Artwork exploring the “hidden violence that lurks within the family home“ has won this year’s Eastern Approaches competition. Arabel Rosillo de Blas captured the judges. attention with her mixed media work Homescape #31, which features melded together
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Harpenden battle past Hampstead
Harpenden are second in London Two North West after a 32-27 bonus-point win at home to Hampstead. Outside centre Dan Dimoline put Hampstead ahead with a try after just two minutes after storming through a gaping hole in Harps’ defence. But
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Car, jewellery and tiger stolen in Redbourn burglary
A car, jewellery and a toy tiger were stolen in a Redbourn burglary. The theft occurred between 7pm and 11pm on Wednesday, November 26 at an address in Crown Street. The offender(s) smashed the window of a patio door at the back of the house while
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Home buyers in St Albans will save on average £1,483 after Stamp Duty reforms
Home buyers in St Albans district will pay £1,483 less in Stamp Duty on the purchase of an average house as a result of the Stamp Duty reforms announced in the Autumn Statement. People buying homes worth less than £935,000 will now pay less Stamp
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Eastenders or panto - Steve McFadden says he loves being a baddie
Whether you are the biggest fan of EastEnders or just catch the occasional episode, let’s admit it – we all know enough about Phil Mitchell to be scared of meeting him in a dark alleyway. So it was not without a little bit of trepidation that I
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Shots of wildlife, trains and people among 100 photographs on display at Museum of St Albans
Shots of wildlife, trains and people are among 100 photographs taken by photographers on display at the Museum of St Albans until next year. The photographs are by members of St Albans Camera Club and students from the University of Hertfordshire
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More than 150 youngsters take part in Christmas showcase
More than 150 youngsters took part in a Christmas showcase in St Albans. Attended by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of St Albans, Councillor Geoff Harrison and Councillor Janet Churchard, students of the Living the Dream School of Performing Arts entertained
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UKIP's 'common sense policies' should make any current MP nervous, says prospective parliamentary candidate
UKIP’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Hitchin and Harpenden said the party’s "common sense policies" should make any current MP nervous. Following a hustings meeting last month, John Stocker MBE was selected by the UK Independence Party
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Busking event in St Albans raises more than £1,500 for HIV charity
A busking event in St Albans city centre has raised more than £1,500 for a HIV charity. Following on from The Crescent's successful two week exhibition in the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, which was mentioned by Stephen Fry on his twitter
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West-end singer joins festivities at St Albans florist’s Christmas exhibition
A west-end singer joined the festivities as a St Albans florist’s held a Christmas exhibition. More than 100 residents visited Lily Alley Florist, Park Street, as the shop demonstrated what it does for Christmas. This year, Nadine Cox, who
