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St Albans Film Festival boasts an out of this world programme of space-themed events
The universe may be expanding, but one look at the packed programme for the third annual St Albans Film Festival and you’ll see it’s not the only thing getting bigger over time. An array of stellar space-themed events, from a Star Trek marathon
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Political betting surge in St Albans ahead of the General Election
Election stakes are high in St Albans and gamblers are aiming to cash in – with thousands of pounds worth of bets taken. Manifestos are being scrutinised and hustings have been causing a stir as time begins to run out for the electorate to make
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Busking event in honour of St Albans’ legendary accordion man
A busking event held in honour of St Albans’ legendary accordion man has changed location. Originally due to be held outside The Clock Tower, the event on July 4 will take place between W H Smith and Champney's. For more than 35 years, John
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Campaigners desperate to save 'enchanting' flower meadow from large-scale housing development score important victory
Campaigners desperate to save an 'enchanting' St Albans flower meadow from the threat of large-scale housing development have scored an important victory. Banner Homes Limited owns Bedmond Lane Field and, although it is in the green belt, has its
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Marshalswick coach Seabrook lands award
Marshalswick Judo Club’s Doug Seabrook has won the coach of the year at the University of Hertfordshire Sports Awards on Friday. Seabrook runs courses at both Marshalswick Judo Club and the university, and overcame the so-called “bigger” university
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Sustainable future hustings in St Albans
More than 150 residents turned out to hear what St Albans' five parliamentary candidates have to say about a sustainable future. The Better World hustings, held at Trinity URC Church on Thursday evening, attracted a wide range of people of different
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Hero's welcome for fundraisers as they complete 280 mile bike ride
A team of cyclists from St Albans has raised nearly £20,000 for a six-year-old battling a genetic condition. Bessie Davis was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis (NF1) last year, which causes tumours to grow along the nerves. Within weeks of an
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Saints boss Gray believes season has ended too soon
St Albans City joint manager James Gray believes the season has come to an end too soon but hopes his team can take their momentum into the next campaign. The Saints ended their first campaign back in the Conference South following promotion with
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Flower kiosk wins planning appeal
A flower kiosk in St Albans has been given permission to expand. Britel Fund Trustees appealed against St Albans District Council’s decision to refuse planning permission to extent the retail unit at 19-21 French Row and 1 Christopher Place.
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Harpenden man in his 70s targeted in phone scam
A Harpenden man in his 70s has been targeted in a phone scam. Between 1pm and 4pm on Monday, April 27, the man was contacted by someone claiming to be from the Visa fraud department. The caller stated that the man’s card had been used fraudulently
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Jewellery stolen from house in Radlett
Jewellery was stolen from a house in Radlett. The burglary occurred between 9am and 1.45pm on Thursday, April 23, when thieves smashed the rear patio doors and gained entry to the house on Newberries Avenue. During the burglary, items that
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St Albans salon reaches grand final of L'Oreal Colour Trophy Award
A St Albans salon is a cut above the rest after winning a place in the final of the L'Oreal Colour Trophy Award 2015. A team from Sanrizz in The Maltings, wowed a panel of high-profile judges with their Autumn/Winter 2015/16 fashion inspired look
