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August 1, 2026

'Britain’s favourite school teacher' to perform two shows in Hertfordshire

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-08-01
Local news headlines for St Albans and Harpenden, Radlett, London Colney and the surrounding Hertfordshire areas from the Herts Advertiser.
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'Britain’s favourite school teacher' to perform two shows in Hertfordshire

'Britain’s favourite school teacher' to perform two shows in Hertfordshire

• Local news headlines for St Albans and Harpenden, Radlett, London Colney and the surrounding Hertfordshire areas from the Herts Advertiser.

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Today in St Albans and Harpenden

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A-list actor gives shoutout to St Albans cinema at blockbuster premiere
Herts Advertiser · yesterday

A-list actor gives shoutout to St Albans cinema at blockbuster premiere

• A Hollywood actor and ITV reporter have shouted out The Odyssey cinema in St Albans at the premiere of one of this year's most anticipated films.

£20 million St Albans plot not The Quadrant despite rumours, says estate agent
The Herts Advertiser · yesterday

£20 million St Albans plot not The Quadrant despite rumours, says estate agent

• Local news headlines for St Albans and Harpenden, Radlett, London Colney and the surrounding Hertfordshire areas from the Herts Advertiser.

'Ambitious and inclusive' St Albans school stars in latest Ofsted
The Herts Advertiser · yesterday

'Ambitious and inclusive' St Albans school stars in latest Ofsted

• Local news headlines for St Albans and Harpenden, Radlett, London Colney and the surrounding Hertfordshire areas from the Herts Advertiser.

Men and women in Harpenden can expect to live long and healthy lives, new data shows
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

Men and women in Harpenden can expect to live long and healthy lives, new data shows

• Both men and women can expect long and healthy lives in Harpenden, new statistics from the ONS reveal.

Suspect distracts man helping wife in wheelchair during attempted theft
Herts Advertiser · Local news · 2 days ago

Suspect distracts man helping wife in wheelchair during attempted theft

• Two people have fallen victim to distraction fraud in recent incidents in St Albans, both targeted while withdrawing cash.

Wheathampstead crews respond after barns and fields found alight in Herts
Herts Advertiser · Local news · 2 days ago

Wheathampstead crews respond after barns and fields found alight in Herts

• Wheathampstead crews formed part of a large emergency response after two barns and a pair of fields were found well alight in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire.

Harpenden Bowls make history in Hertfordshire Club Open Championship
Herts Advertiser - Sport · Local news · 5 days ago

Harpenden Bowls make history in Hertfordshire Club Open Championship

• Harpenden Bowls Club made history by reaching the final of the Hertfordshire Club Open Championship with a mixed-gender team.

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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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What's on: next 14 days

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12 Jul - 30 Aug · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Sunday Crafternoon at St Albans Museum + Gallery23 Apr - 07 Sep · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. A Beginner's Guide to Francis Bacon06 Jun - 12 Dec · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Family weekends at Verulamium Museum01 Jul - 14 Dec · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Messy Monday MorningsTue 4 Aug · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Papercraft Garden Scene
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This Day · Local fact

Did you know? · St Albans

St Albans Cathedral became a cathedral in 1877, having previously been an abbey church dissolved in the 16th century.

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