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Citizens Advice St Albans District: Helpful information and advice when making a will

7 Hertfordshire residents won £50,000 or more on this month's Premium Bonds.

7 Hertfordshire residents won £50,000 or more on this month's Premium Bonds.

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Seven Hertfordshire residents win at least £50k in October's Premium Bonds draw

Five Hertfordshire postcode's were successful in August's People's Postcode Lottery.

Five Hertfordshire postcode's were successful in August's People's Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode Lottery

5 Hertfordshire winners in September's People's Postcode Lottery

Three Hertfordshire postcode's were successful in August's People's Postcode Lottery.

Three Hertfordshire postcode's were successful in August's People's Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode Lottery

Three Hertfordshire winners in August's People's Postcode Lottery

Six Herts postcodes have been successful in the People's Postcode lottery draws for July.

Six Herts postcodes have been successful in the People's Postcode lottery draws for July.

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6 lucky Hertfordshire winners in July's People's Postcode Lottery Draws

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice St Albans: Tips and advice when buying a used car

The Herts postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this month have been revealed Credit: Postcode Lottery

The Herts postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this month have been revealed Credit: Postcode Lottery

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6 Hertfordshire areas win May's People's Postcode Lottery

House prices increased more than the average for the East of England in St Albans in February, new figures show.

House prices increased more than the average for the East of England in St Albans in February, new figures show.

St Albans house prices rise by more than East of England average

We've listed the cheapest fuel stations in St Albans as things stand.

We've listed the cheapest fuel stations in St Albans as things stand.

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The cheapest places to buy fuel in St Albans

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225 banking hub sites to be identified as Harpenden suffers from 'Nationwide block'

House prices increased slightly, by 0.1 per cent, in St Albans in January.

House prices increased slightly, by 0.1 per cent, in St Albans in January.

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St Albans house prices increased in January

Motorway’s winning trio of speed, convenience, and free services makes the sales process smooth

Motorway’s winning trio of speed, convenience, and free services makes the sales process smooth

Sell your car for more money in 2024

The city's house prices dropped by 4 per cent last month, more than the average for the East of England .

The city's house prices dropped by 4 per cent last month, more than the average for the East of England .

St Albans house prices dropped more than East of England average in December

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice St Albans: What to do if you feel your debts are out of control

Just 4.1 per cent of taxpayers applied for the refund.

Just 4.1 per cent of taxpayers applied for the refund.

Hertsmere Borough Council

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Council tax refund scheme branded ‘con’

St Albans house prices have fallen by more than £25,000 over the past year.

St Albans house prices have fallen by more than £25,000 over the past year.

St Albans house prices fall by over £25k in past year

June Chapman, chief executive of Citizens Advice St Albans District

June Chapman, chief executive of Citizens Advice St Albans District

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice St Albans: How to cope with winter fuel bills

Citizens Advice St Albans: The debt timebomb is still ticking

Over the past year, it has taken an average of 17.87 weeks to sell a property in the area.

Over the past year, it has taken an average of 17.87 weeks to sell a property in the area.

The fastest areas for selling homes in St Albans & Welwyn Hatfield

CCTV images have been released following the withdrawal in St Albans.

CCTV images have been released following the withdrawal in St Albans.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Stolen card used to empty vulnerable elderly woman's bank account

HSBC have confirmed that the western half of the site

HSBC have confirmed that the western half of the site

Plans for new 'cash pod' in Harpenden as last High Street bank shuts

June Chapman, chief executive of Citizens Advice St Albans

June Chapman, chief executive of Citizens Advice St Albans

Citizens Advice: Getting help with school costs

£18,500 was taken.

£18,500 was taken.

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Fraudster posing as police officer scams victim out of £18k

The rapid rise of energy bills has affected almost everyone (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The rapid rise of energy bills has affected almost everyone (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Local government

Daisy Cooper: There is a need for community energy schemes

St Albans among the top eastern regions to pay the most in rent.

St Albans among the top eastern regions to pay the most in rent.

Rent costs in St Albans among the highest in east of England

We asked the council and St Albans-based charities about what is being done to help, and how residents can get involved.

We asked the council and St Albans-based charities about what is being done to help, and how residents can get involved.

Rough sleepers in St Albans: What can be done to help?

Springfield Farm has four bedrooms, and is surrounded by Green Belt land.

Springfield Farm has four bedrooms, and is surrounded by Green Belt land.

Look inside this £3m farm house near St Albans

According to research, a new-build property in St Albans would set house-buyers back £258,000 per bedroom.

According to research, a new-build property in St Albans would set house-buyers back £258,000 per bedroom.

St Albans named as third most expensive place to buy a new home

Social housing rents would also increase.

Social housing rents would also increase.

St Albans City and District Council

Council tax may increase as budget gap of £2.3m announced

Here's our list of Herts postcodes that have won over £1k on the People's Postcode Lottery in January.

Here's our list of Herts postcodes that have won over £1k on the People's Postcode Lottery in January.

Postcode Lottery

Which Hertfordshire postcodes have won over £1k this month?

Harpenden's HSBC branch announced in November that it would be closing its doors.

Harpenden's HSBC branch announced in November that it would be closing its doors.

Harpenden to apply for banking hub after losing seven branches since 2018

Bim Afolami MP was speaking during a debate in Westminster on the energy profits levy, as Parliament considered the Chancellor's Autumn statement.

Bim Afolami MP was speaking during a debate in Westminster on the energy profits levy, as Parliament considered the Chancellor's Autumn statement.

Hitchin & Harpenden MP: Lowering energy costs is 'absolutely essential'

The men were arrested in St Peter's Street, St Albans.

The men were arrested in St Peter's Street, St Albans.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Men arrested on suspicion of 'impersonating charities' in St Albans

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...

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

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

OPINION: Are average dividend returns of 7pc worth pursuing?

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

Hertfordshire's residents and businesses lost £17.9 million to cybercrime between January and June 2022, a cybersecurity study has revealed (File picture)

Hertfordshire's residents and businesses lost £17.9 million to cybercrime between January and June 2022, a cybersecurity study has revealed (File picture)

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Hertfordshire has lost £17.9m to cybercrime this year

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

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

OPINION: Jettison inertia and save money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

OPINION: Using equity release for home improvements

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

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

OPINION: Cost of insuring Victorian homes surges by almost 12pc

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that newly-constructed properties offer opportunities for an immediate uplift in value.

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that newly-constructed properties offer opportunities for an immediate uplift in value.

OPINION: Property investment has never been an easy option

The Institute for Economic Affairs called the demographic changes highlighted in the census “an economic time bomb

The Institute for Economic Affairs called the demographic changes highlighted in the census “an economic time bomb

OPINION: Defusing the economic time bomb

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Hertfordshire Constabulary

14 bank cards stolen due to ATM fraud

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