80 per cent of businesses back third term for St Albans BID

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The Comet - News (Hertfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Letchworth county and district councillor resigns • A Letchworth councillor has stepped down from her roles at Hertfordshire County Council and North Herts Council.

St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday Man arrested after 35 bags of cannabis seized in vehicle stop • A man has been arrested after police seized 35 bags of cannabis during a vehicle stop in Potters Bar.

St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday 'Heavy hearts' as cash-strapped Hertfordshire charity announces closure • A charity supporting families with young children in Hertfordshire is closing after years of financial struggle.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Community volunteers tackle New Greens’ last major litter eyesore • Volunteers from Batchwood Pickers took matters into their own hands on Saturday morning, tackling what residents describe as the last major litter eyesore in New Greens – a fenced-off, council-owned site behind the social club, alongside the well-used Partridge Road. • The clean-up marked a milestone for the community group, whose.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday In pictures: Apple Day is at the core of Highfield community • An annual community celebration of the fruit produced by Highfield Park’s historic orchards brought together families, friends and neighbours from across St Albans on a sunny Sunday afternoon. • The free Apple Day event takes place every year on the first Sunday in October, and includes children’s games, apple juicing demonstrations.

Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Bomb squad called after suspicious device found at St Albans home • The bomb squad were called after a suspicious device was found at a property in Elm Drive, St Albans.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 13 priority public listings from 13 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

13 Oct–20 Dec · St Albans MuseumsSunday Crafternoon at St Albans Museum + Gallery

13 Oct–31 Jan 2027 · St Albans MuseumsAccessories

13 Oct–12 Dec · St Albans MuseumsFamily weekends at Verulamium Museum

13 Oct–1 Dec · St Albans MuseumsHonouring Our Communities Mural

13 Oct–14 Dec · St Albans MuseumsMessy Monday Mornings

22 Oct; 23 Oct–11 Apr 2027 · St Albans MuseumsStill Lives Preview

15 Oct · St Albans MuseumsThe History of Mermaids and Women of the Waters

22 Oct · St Albans MuseumsVerulamium Museum Coins Tour

16 Oct · The Alban ArenaCountry Roads

17 Oct · The Alban ArenaDay-time Disco For Grown Ups 70s 80s 90s Party

23 Oct · The Alban ArenaHalloween In Concert

13 Oct · The Alban ArenaJeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire

25 Oct · The Alban ArenaSusan Calman: Tall Tales

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Did you know? · St Albans

St Albans is named after Alban, a Roman-British citizen of Verulamium and England's first recorded Christian martyr, executed after sheltering and swapping places with a persecuted priest.

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