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St Albans pub offers 'light-hearted' response to Halloween decorations backlash
One St Albans pub has offered a "light-hearted" response to those criticising its Halloween decorations on social media. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks became the centre of attention this week, not for its beer or food, but its seasonal makeover. Passersby
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Attempted knife point robbery in Bricket Wood sparks appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses and information as part of enquiries into an attempted knife point robbery in Bricket Wood. At around 8.55pm on Monday, September 30, the victim left the train station using the railway footbridge linking Station
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The Zombies' Begin Here Festival returns to St Albans for 2024
2024 marks the second annual Begin Here Festival held in St Albans and Harpenden, hosted by iconic band, The Zombies. The event, named after the band's first album, is making its return to the place where it all began, St Albans, from Friday, November
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Popular Indian Restaurant named best in South East England
A beloved Indian Restaurant in St Albans has been named the best in the region at a prestigious award ceremony. Nouvellè Lounge, of Marshalswick, has pipped its competitors to the post winning 'Restaurant of the Year 2024' in Southeast England
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Special offer on no-fly trip to Benidorm could be cheaper than staying at home!
Picture the scene…clear skies, pleasant weather, the gentle waters of the Mediterranean on your doorstep…and if that wasn’t enough, it could be cheaper to spend almost a month in Spain than stay at home! Just Go Holidays is offering guests
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Two portable homes left Radlett main road at a 'standstill'
Two lorries carrying portable homes caused major delays after they were stranded in Radlett yesterday. Traffic on Watling Street was brought to a stop as two travelling houses attempted to pass through the town. According to Herts Highways
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Stonegate Group looks for new tenants to takeover St Albans pub
A St Albans pub near the high street is looking for a new tenant once again, after being put on the market by the Stonegate group. The Peacock on Hatfield Road is one of St Albans' many pubs per square mile, but it has become a revolving door in
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Victoria Collins MP: We need to fix social care and health services crisis
Family carers contribute an estimated £160 bn to our healthcare system, the equivalent of a second NHS. Up and down the country they work day-in and day-out to support the people they care about. There are thousands of unpaid carers across
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Beer column: Low alcohol beers are the fastest growing in the sector
Pub quiz question: which beer style is the fastest-growing sector of the market? You might be tempted to say India Pale Ale or such recent additions to lager as Madri or Heineken Silver. You would be wrong. The surprising answer is what are known
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Citizens Advice St Albans District: Helpful information and advice when making a will
Making a will can seem daunting. None of us like to think about our own death, but it’s important to make a will even if you think you don’t have many possessions or much money. This is because there are certain rules about what will happen to
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Schools swap diesel minibuses for electric vehicles
Secondary schools in Welwyn Garden City and St Albans have swapped diesel minibuses for electric vehicles to reduce their carbon footprints. The Ambition Education Trust has added three electric Ford E-Transit minibuses to its fleet at Sandringham
