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Works - Manor Road in St Albans is set to temporarily close

St Albans road set to shut for electrical connection works - here's the details

The aftermath of the blaze at Ventura Park

The aftermath of the blaze at Ventura Park

UK suncream brand with base in Hertfordshire collapses into administration

Around 20 cows disrupted OA Saints players as they prepared for Saturday's match

Around 20 cows disrupted OA Saints players as they prepared for Saturday's match

WATCH: Herd of cows unexpectedly disrupt St Albans rugby training

An illustration of the Bowmans Cross development

An illustration of the Bowmans Cross development

Planning and development

5,000 homes planned for Colney Heath mega-development - everything you need to know

St Albans Museum & Gallery in the city centre

St Albans Museum & Gallery in the city centre

Museums contribute £4.87 million to St Albans economy in last year

A new surgical centre has opened at St Albans City Hospital (SACH)

A new surgical centre has opened at St Albans City Hospital (SACH)

St Albans City Hospital

Multi-million pound surgical centre launches at St Albans City Hospital

The M1 southbound at Watford at 3.10pm

The M1 southbound at Watford at 3.10pm

'All lanes stopped' on M1 at Watford as heavy traffic builds - recap

St Albans City & District Council. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS. Permission for use for LDRS partners.

St Albans City & District Council. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS. Permission for use for LDRS partners.

St Albans businesses could serve food and drink later without a licence

Our reporter Huw Richards went down to Ovee in Harpenden for opening night

Our reporter Huw Richards went down to Ovee in Harpenden for opening night

New Harpenden restaurant launches after 'months of preparation'

The incident occurred at Tesco in Watling Street, Radlett

The incident occurred at Tesco in Watling Street, Radlett

Man charged with 'stealing' £1,000 worth of cigarettes from Radlett shop

LIVE: Four unitary councils announced for Hertfordshire in reorganisation plans

LIVE: Four unitary councils announced for Hertfordshire in reorganisation plans

Local government

Hertfordshire council reorganisation decision withdrawn and delayed for a year

The House of Commons of Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

The House of Commons of Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

Local government

St Albans party leaders split over Budget measures on energy bills and fuel duty

Notice - Kirkwick Avenue will close for works

Notice - Kirkwick Avenue will close for works

Road in Harpenden set to temporarily close during works next month

Housing developments and huge park among ideas for next St Albans Local Plan

News

Waterford Heath has been transformed into a thriving nature reserve

Waterford Heath has been transformed into a thriving nature reserve

The peaceful countryside escape in Hertfordshire with amazing scenery

Wimpole Estate is built on more than 2,000 years of history

Wimpole Estate is built on more than 2,000 years of history

Discover the 'huge' National Trust estate with 'great café' and lots to do

The iconic silos on the site

The iconic silos on the site

Planning and development

5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about

Shaw's Corner offers a fascinating insight into the life of George Bernard Shaw

Shaw's Corner offers a fascinating insight into the life of George Bernard Shaw

The 'hidden gem' National Trust site with stunning gardens and quirky feature

Hatfield Forest near Hertfordshire has been praised for its views and for being the perfect place for dog walks.

Hatfield Forest near Hertfordshire has been praised for its views and for being the perfect place for dog walks.

The ‘picturesque’ forest walk with a café near Hertfordshire perfect for dogs

The Fir and Ponds Wood walking route takes you through woodland.

The Fir and Ponds Wood walking route takes you through woodland.

The lovely Hertfordshire walk that takes you through ancient woodland

Gotha Gardens is tucked away at Pembroke Farm in Baldock

Gotha Gardens is tucked away at Pembroke Farm in Baldock

7 magical gardens in Hertfordshire you have to visit at least once

Fishpool Street is one of Hertfordshire's most picturesque and fascinating roads

Fishpool Street is one of Hertfordshire's most picturesque and fascinating roads

The fascinating Hertfordshire street hiding hundreds of years of history

Citizens Advice North Herts backs Talk Money Week

Citizens Advice North Herts backs Talk Money Week

Citizens Advice urges North Herts residents to take action during Talk Money Week

Ruislip Lido is just a 50-minute drive from North Hertfordshire and is the perfect place to visit for a fun day out.

Ruislip Lido is just a 50-minute drive from North Hertfordshire and is the perfect place to visit for a fun day out.

Cultural attractions

The ‘stunning’ beach just less than hour from North Herts you need to visit

An expert has debunked a viral hack on saving money when filling up at a petrol station

An expert has debunked a viral hack on saving money when filling up at a petrol station

Drivers warned over viral fuel-saving petrol pump trick that experts say won't work

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Wrong council tax band? What it could mean for your £100 bank energy payment

Sport

Around 20 cows disrupted OA Saints players as they prepared for Saturday's match

WATCH: Herd of cows unexpectedly disrupt St Albans rugby training

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

St Albans parkrun results: 19 personal bests at event number 702

Ricky Houghton outside St Albans Cathedral after running the circumference of Hertfordshire

Ricky Houghton outside St Albans Cathedral after running the circumference of Hertfordshire

St Albans trainer who ran entire circumference of Hertfordshire eyes next challenge

Berkhamsted FC to face Plymouth Parkway in FA Cup first round

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

St Albans parkrun results: 42 personal bests at event number 701

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Things to do

Our reporter Huw Richards went down to Ovee in Harpenden for opening night

Our reporter Huw Richards went down to Ovee in Harpenden for opening night

New Harpenden restaurant launches after 'months of preparation'

Peter Hill at the Mermaid, St Albans.

Peter Hill at the Mermaid, St Albans.

Pub superfan who visited 25,000 across UK names St Albans venue among best

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

Weekly - The parkrun takes place at Verulamium Park

St Albans parkrun results: 19 personal bests at event number 702

Muddy Stilettos readers have voted for the best places to live in Hertfordshire for 2027

Muddy Stilettos readers have voted for the best places to live in Hertfordshire for 2027

Muddy Stilettos reveals best places to live in Herts as voted by readers

(L-R) Alma Nunez Debretzeni, Sofia Demetriades and Kezia Colton are competing in this year's final

(L-R) Alma Nunez Debretzeni, Sofia Demetriades and Kezia Colton are competing in this year's final

St Albans recorder player reaches final of BBC Young Musician 2026

Food at Tikka Nation

Food at Tikka Nation

Free food on offer as growing chain opens latest store in Hertfordshire

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Lifestyle

Volunteers Martin Bull and John Hutton with Kevin Phillips (left) at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum

Volunteers Martin Bull and John Hutton with Kevin Phillips (left) at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum

On This Day: Divers reunite with recovered bomb at Hertfordshire museum

Lookback - St Albans was named one of the UK's most family-friendly cities

Lookback - St Albans was named one of the UK's most family-friendly cities

On This Day: St Albans named among UK's most family-friendly cities

Muddy Stilettos readers have voted for the best places to live in Hertfordshire for 2027

Muddy Stilettos readers have voted for the best places to live in Hertfordshire for 2027

Muddy Stilettos reveals best places to live in Herts as voted by readers

St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral

Telegraph names St Albans among most 'desirable' places to live

The stunning five-bedroom property is on the market for £1,550,000

The stunning five-bedroom property is on the market for £1,550,000

Stunning five-bed home in 'exclusive' development for sale at £1.55m

Beaumont School music teacher David Guinane

Beaumont School music teacher David Guinane

On This Day: Two St Albans teachers appear in Proud to Teach campaign

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National Sport

Giant Sequoia is inspiring Derby dreams (Richard Sellers/PA)

Giant Sequoia is inspiring Derby dreams (Richard Sellers/PA)

Stewart dreaming of Epsom glory with Sequoia

Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34 (Jane Barlow/PA).

Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34 (Jane Barlow/PA).

European champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez was sent off in the defeat to Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA).

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez was sent off in the defeat to Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA).

Man Utd squad still trust each other – Bryan Mbeumo after Lisandro Martinez red

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca recognises errors are costing his side (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca recognises errors are costing his side (Martin Rickett/PA)

Enzo Maresca admits individual errors are hurting Manchester City

Brendon McCullum is looking forward to heading back to Australia – despite England’s troubles there last winter (Steven Paston/PA)

Brendon McCullum is looking forward to heading back to Australia – despite England’s troubles there last winter (Steven Paston/PA)

Brendon McCullum expects low-key white-ball tour of Australia

Kimi Antonelli has blown his rivals away in just his second season in F1 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kimi Antonelli has blown his rivals away in just his second season in F1 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kimi Antonelli’s road from rookie crash in Monza to brink of F1 glory in Mexico

Archie Gray is congratulated by Tottenham’s substitutes after scoring in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Archie Gray is congratulated by Tottenham’s substitutes after scoring in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi credits team spirit for Tottenham’s turnaround

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National News

Protestors carry a banner with the words ‘We don’t have houses, the tents stay’ during a demonstration in Lisbon on Saturday (Armando Franca/AP)

Protestors carry a banner with the words ‘We don’t have houses, the tents stay’ during a demonstration in Lisbon on Saturday (Armando Franca/AP)

French protest violence eases as scattered riots hit Germany

Ciara Mageean celebrates winning bronze in the women’s 1500m final at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in 2019 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Ciara Mageean celebrates winning bronze in the women’s 1500m final at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in 2019 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

Ards FC supporter liaison officer and editor of the Ardsview programme Adrian Monaghan with the club’s shirt collaboration with the band Ash (Rebecca Black/PA)

Ards FC supporter liaison officer and editor of the Ardsview programme Adrian Monaghan with the club’s shirt collaboration with the band Ash (Rebecca Black/PA)

Ash shirt collaboration with Irish League team attracts fans from across the world

Heidi Klum at her 25th annual Halloween party (Evan Agostini/PA)

Heidi Klum at her 25th annual Halloween party (Evan Agostini/PA)

Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her annual party marks 25 years

Andy Burnham has said he is willing to discuss a formal slavery apology from Britain (Russell Cheyne/PA)

Andy Burnham has said he is willing to discuss a formal slavery apology from Britain (Russell Cheyne/PA)

Burnham warned formal apology for slavery will open door to reparations demands

Police officers speaking to people as they take part in a protest organised by Defend Our Juries outside the US embassy in south London (Clara Margotin/PA)

Police officers speaking to people as they take part in a protest organised by Defend Our Juries outside the US embassy in south London (Clara Margotin/PA)

More than 300 arrested outside US embassy after supporting Palestine Action

The project proposes storing emissions under the seabed (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The project proposes storing emissions under the seabed (Owen Humphreys/PA)

UK Government wants Acorn carbon capture and storage project success – minister

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