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September 1, 2026

5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in August

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-09-01

In a busy August for the county's courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.
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5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in August

5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in August

• In a busy August for the county's courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.

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All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time
St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday

All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time

• Cheese and Raising Cane’s are among the US fast food chains opening up branches in the UK in 2026
• Chuck E. Cheese and Raising Cane’s are among the US fast food chains opening up branches in the UK in 2026

St Albans Symphony Orchestra announces first concert with new director
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

St Albans Symphony Orchestra announces first concert with new director

• St Albans Symphony Orchestra has announced its first concert of the 2026/27 season.

After record summer temperatures, how do we prepare for future extremes?
St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday

After record summer temperatures, how do we prepare for future extremes?

• Scorching temperatures, parched gardens, bone dry rivers, broken supermarket fridges – the toll of multiple heatwaves have impacted on communities across the district.
• The past few months have been exceptionally hot, dry, and characterised by record-low rainfall and multiple severe heatwaves, with peak temperatures reaching or exceeding 38°C.

St Albans teenager makes playwright debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

St Albans teenager makes playwright debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

• A teenager has written and starred in his own play at the world’s largest arts festival.

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Official notice: Environment Agency River Ver flood warning area. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: The Herts Advertiser. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue St Albans Fire Station. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Hertfordshire County Council roadworks and closures. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Hertfordshire school term dates. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
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1 Sep–7 Sep · St Albans MuseumsA Beginner's Guide to Francis Bacon3 Sep–3 Dec · St Albans MuseumsBack in the Day Café1 Sep–20 Sep · St Albans MuseumsDraw With Rob5 Sep–6 Sep · St Albans MuseumsHerts Visual Arts present Herts Open Studios1 Sep–14 Dec · St Albans MuseumsMessy Monday Mornings1 Sep · St Albans MuseumsPlay with Clay!1 Sep · St Albans MuseumsSummer Holidays6 Sep · The Alban ArenaAdam Garcia’s Emerald Storm4 Sep · The Alban ArenaChuckl. With Sara Pascoe and Special Guests12 Sep · The Alban ArenaJames B Partridge – Primary School Bangers10 Sep · The Alban ArenaJimmy Carr: Laughs Funny14 Sep · The Alban ArenaRicky Gervais: Legend5 Sep · The Alban ArenaThe Dualers11 Sep · The Alban ArenaThe Smyths: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary Tour
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On This Day in St Albans

On 1 September 1159 Pope Adrian IV, the St Albans-born Nicholas Breakspear and England's only pope, died in Italy.

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