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Part of grant given to revelutionise children's social care used to recruit staff
Part of a grant given to the council to revolutionise children's social care has been used to recruit staff. Earlier this year, Hertfordshire County Council received £4.6 million from the government's Children's Social Care Innovation Programme
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Musical duo pen first novel together after years of friendship in St Albans
A chat after supper one night led to a pair of St Albans friends publishing their first adventure novel, The Corsican Exchange. Robert Niblett and Keith Dobbs, who are both in their 60s, were inspired to pen the tale from their shared experience
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Tasty top six must-see events at the East of England Food Festival in the grounds of Knebworth House
The East of England Food Festival is set to take place this weekend, from April 11 to 12, at Knebworth House. Here are the top six events across the weekend, writes Holly Barry. 1. Ondine Hargroves The former MasterChef contestant is set to cook
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Songwriter Jimmy Webb relives a star-studded career ahead of a musical night of nostalgic tunes in St Albans
My interview with American songwriter Jimmy Webb starts with a warning: “I can talk forever, which many people have discovered to their chagrin,” says the 68-year-old musician. It’s true, Jimmy certainly can talk – but he has lots to say, having
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New cafe and day centre opened at Harpenden care home
A care home in Harpenden has had its new cafe and day centre opened by Town Mayor Councillor Mary Maynard. The facilities at Willow Court in Aldwickbury Crescent were revealed at a public event yesterday. It is hoped the Best Friends Café and
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Free coaching sessions at St Albans Bowls Club
St Albans Bowls Club will be running free beginners courses this month. Course Tutors Bob Pomeroy and Tricia Gascoine will be running the sessions which start in the third week of April. Each will last approximately two hours and all equipment
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St Albans appoint Scanlon as head coach for next season
St Albans Hockey Club have appointed Martin Scanlon as their head coach for the 2015/16 season. Scanlon represented England at all junior levels, was selected for the 2009 Junior World Cup and played for Great Britain Under-21s during the 2009
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Nurse from St Albans helps elderly man who fell in front of a car
A nurse from St Albans has praised the good Samaritans that broke off from their morning commute to help an elderly man who fell in front of a car. Violetta Hajjar said it warmed her heart to see "normal people" going out of their way to help the
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FASHION:Singing in the rain
April is here and while the sun may be shining we all know what usually follows. But just because the rain clouds are grey doesn’t mean you have to be. You’re never too old to splash around in puddles so make sure you stand out and stay dry
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Taxi driver sentenced for sexual assault of passengers
A former taxi driver has been found guilty of two offences of sexual assault. Abid Hussain, 74, from Ridgeway, been sentenced to a 12 month supervised Community Order and placed on the Sex Offenders register for five years. Hussain, a former
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Taxi driver assaulted in St Albans in 'unprovoked attack'
A taxi driver was assaulted in an "unprovoked attack" in St Albans. The incident happened near the war memorial in St Peters Street between 6.50pm and 7pm on Friday, March 27. The driver of the white and yellow taxi was transporting six passengers
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Winners of Mayor’s Pride Awards 2015 celebrated
Local heroes who improve the lives of others have been recognised in the St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards. Eight awards were presented at the Alban Arena to people and groups who serve the community without asking for anything back. Community
