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Westminster Lodge in St Albans has been named as excellent by external assessors, Quest

Westminster Lodge in St Albans has been named as excellent by external assessors, Quest

Westminster Lodge named 'excellent' by external assessor Quest

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Solar Together is back, installing solar panels for a competitive price

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Solar Together is back, installing solar panels for a competitive price

A celebration has been planned for this weekend.

A celebration has been planned for this weekend.

'Blown away': Family-run garden centre marks 100 years

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

OPINION: Using equity release to achieve life goals

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Decimated pension? There’s a possible solution

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Switching on to switching off

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

OPINION: How to save money as used car values surge

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

OPINION: Look after the pennies...

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'Exceptional' winning photographs in Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust's Wild Snaps competition

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

OPINION: Consolidating debt? Consider the 'smartER' option

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

OPINION: How motorists can save £300+ on car insurance

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

How to avoid a 40pc tax on your home

BBC One has suspended regular programming today

BBC One has suspended regular programming today

BBC, ITV and Channel 4 TV programming changed after death of Queen

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

OPINION: Dramatic action needed on UK fuel security

A view over Moraira from the apartment.

A view over Moraira from the apartment.

Rediscover your love for Spain in Moraira

There are some places in Hertfordshire that cannot be seen by members of the public - and some which have disappeared forever

There are some places in Hertfordshire that cannot be seen by members of the public - and some which have disappeared forever

Forbidden Hertfordshire: 7 places you CAN'T visit in the county

St Albans Cathedral.

St Albans Cathedral.

St Albans one of the UK's top 10 most beautiful cities, says tiling firm

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

OPINION: Car insurance savings could reach £319

Whitney, a 31-year-old PA from St Albans, is set to star in Married at First Sight UK this year (2022)

Whitney, a 31-year-old PA from St Albans, is set to star in Married at First Sight UK this year (2022)

Married at First Sight: St Albans' Whitney wants to walk down the aisle

Big Brother is set to return to our screens with an

Big Brother is set to return to our screens with an

Big Brother House set to return to Hertfordshire for 2023 reboot show

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

Dylan Moran headlines St Albans Comedy Garden day one

Dylan Moran headlines St Albans Comedy Garden day one

Dylan Moran headlines day one at St Albans Comedy Garden

How many of these unusual laws have you broken?

How many of these unusual laws have you broken?

How many of these 11 bizarre UK laws have you broken?

European peacock butterfly.

European peacock butterfly.

Take part in annual Big Butterfly Count in Hertfordshire

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

OPINION: New wave of DIY expected as property values stall

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

OPINION: Homeowners risk being under-insured

David's Bookshop in Letchworth has been named as one of the winners.

David's Bookshop in Letchworth has been named as one of the winners.

Hertfordshire businesses honoured in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how motorists can save cash with Moneymapp.com

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how motorists can save cash with Moneymapp.com

OPINION: How 'under the cosh' motorists can save cash

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

OPINION: How to save £290 on your car insurance

IN PICTURES - Crowds took to St Albans to mark day one of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

IN PICTURES - Crowds took to St Albans to mark day one of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

St Albans Cathedral

IN PICTURES: Crowds out in St Peter's Street to mark Platinum Jubilee

Eywood House prides itself on providing independent living with a strong sense of community

Eywood House prides itself on providing independent living with a strong sense of community

Independent living for retirees who like a sense of community

Eywood House residents’ lounge

Eywood House residents’ lounge

A perfect place to retire and enjoy a sense of community

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: The price of happiness and contentment

A funeral plan can give you and your loved ones peace of mind that everything is taken care of and paid for when the time comes

A funeral plan can give you and your loved ones peace of mind that everything is taken care of and paid for when the time comes

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How pre-paid funeral plans can give you and your family peace of mind

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Inflationary pressure mounts

This painting could be the first known artwork which depicts Elizabeth Steward, Oliver Cromwell's mother

This painting could be the first known artwork which depicts Elizabeth Steward, Oliver Cromwell's mother

Painting could be first 'genuine' portrait of Oliver Cromwell's mother

Solar flares photographed by Steve Heliczer

Solar flares photographed by Steve Heliczer

Exploring space – a beginner’s guide: Look up and learn!

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

OPINION: A potentially profitable Bank Holiday plan

Rachael Blok says of her protagonist: 'I liked the idea of a matter-of-fact Dutch outsider cutting through the St Albans niceties'

Rachael Blok says of her protagonist: 'I liked the idea of a matter-of-fact Dutch outsider cutting through the St Albans niceties'

Murder city: author brings violent crime to the streets of St Albans

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Increased life expectancy requires better state pensions

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

OPINION: How staycations help you avoid travel bedlam

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a simple domestic task like building a fence exposes global shortages and the cost of living

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a simple domestic task like building a fence exposes global shortages and the cost of living

OPINION: Fence building highlights impact of global shortages

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores why people have re-evaluated their attitude towards wealth during the past two years

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores why people have re-evaluated their attitude towards wealth during the past two years

OPINION: Our post-pandemic attitude towards wealth

Financial expert Peter Sharkey outlines the six different types of pension savers and their investment priorities

Financial expert Peter Sharkey outlines the six different types of pension savers and their investment priorities

OPINION: The six types of investor

Parkinson's poet Janet Roberts.

Parkinson's poet Janet Roberts.

St Albans MP judges Parkinson's poems to raise awareness of condition

Churchyard in Hitchin.

Churchyard in Hitchin.

Hertfordshire's best places to live

Older investors should be mindful of risk in their investment strategy and future planning, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Older investors should be mindful of risk in their investment strategy and future planning, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Three steps to avoid excess financial risk

From Love Island to The Apprentice - here's seven memorable TV contestants from Hertfordshire.

From Love Island to The Apprentice - here's seven memorable TV contestants from Hertfordshire.

7 of the most memorable TV show contestants from Hertfordshire

With interest rates on the rise, financial expert Peter Sharkey says it is important to secure a low-cost mortgage while it is still possible

With interest rates on the rise, financial expert Peter Sharkey says it is important to secure a low-cost mortgage while it is still possible

OPINION: Secure a low-cost mortgage while you can

St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral

5 things to do on a day trip to St Albans