St Albans app founder clears £24K debt in 18 months after hitting 'rock bottom'

• St Albans founder of Gains App reveals how he cleared £24,000 debt in 18 months through side hustles and built £250,000 in savings from scratch.

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Herts Advertiser - things to do · Events · yesterday Save up to £800pp on Riviera’s 15-day Rhine and Danube cruise offer • Herts Advertiser - things to do has a events update for Hertfordshire: "Save up to £800pp on Riviera’s 15-day Rhine and Danube cruise offer". • Check the source link for the full record, timing and any resident action needed.

Hemel Today · Travel · yesterday Hertfordshire County Hall rented to filming productions as sales negotiations continue • Hertfordshire County Council is continuing to hire out its former headquarters to film and TV companies, almost four months after agreeing to sell the building.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Safety · yesterday Man accused of assaulting THREE police officers due to stand trial • An Abbots Langley man will stand trial at St Albans Magistrates' Court after denying assaulting three police officers.

Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Families · yesterday More than 500 fines given to Watford parents over term-time holidays • New data has revealed the number of fines handed out to Watford parents for taking their children out of school for term time holidays.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Families · yesterday MP welcomes £80 million Government grant for SEND reforms across Hertfordshire • Welwyn Hatfield’s MP Andrew Lewin has welcomed government-backed plans to reform special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services.

St Albans Times · Council · yesterday St Albans becomes the UK’s second Proud Town • St Albans has become the second official Proud Town in the country, joining the established Proud Watford initiative and becoming the first new community to join the growing Proud Town network. • Proud St Albans has been created by a team of local volunteers and community supporters who want to help.

The Comet - things to do · Events · 3 days ago Hertfordshire mum reaches European top eight after taking up martial arts at 47 • A mother from Hertfordshire who once cheered from the sidelines has risen to become one of Europe’s top martial artists.

The Comet - things to do · Events · 3 days ago Oasis gigs could help Knebworth House after estate reported £5,000 in bank • Six Oasis concerts at Knebworth Park in 2027 could help secure Knebworth House’s future, with venue revenue reinvested in heritage and the local economy.

Welwyn Hatfield Times · Local news · 3 days ago Hertfordshire groups can apply for £2,500 share of money recovered from crime • Funds raised from unclaimed and seized property are being redirected to support community safety projects across Hertfordshire.

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Did you know? · Hertfordshire

King Henry VIII granted Hemel Hempstead a royal charter in 1539, giving it market and fair rights.

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