'Dangerous' Herts predator jailed for possessing over 5,000 child abuse images

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        September 26, 2026

'Dangerous' Herts predator jailed for possessing over 5,000 child abuse images

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-09-26

Christopher Luck, previously of St Albans, has been jailed for more than three years after being found with more than 5,000 child abuse images.
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'Dangerous' Herts predator jailed for possessing over 5,000 child abuse images
• Christopher Luck, previously of St Albans, has been jailed for more than three years after being found with more than 5,000 child abuse images.
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'Irresponsible' dog daycare owner found guilty of breaching Animal Welfare Act
• The owner of a Herts dog daycare, Pets at Their Best, has been found guilty of breaching the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday
Did delivery truck risk safety of queuing Fleetville nursery children?
• These shocking photos show the moment a massive lorry mounted the kerb to pull up near children queuing for nursery while the driver checked his delivery details.
• The incident occurred on Thursday morning at Fleetville Infant and Nursery School’s entrance in Woodstock Road South, while youngsters and their parents waited.
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday
St Albans features in advert for well-known high street retailer
• St Albans features in Boots’ new advert, with dancing actors outside the St Peter’s Street store.
St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday
St Albans’ Play Putt celebrates national award win less than a year after opening
• A St Albans family business has picked up a national industry award less than a year after opening.
• Play Putt, the nine-hole indoor crazy golf venue next to DJ’s Play Jungle, was named Best Independent Venue at the 2026 Competitive Socialising Awards, held at the Lighthouse Theatre in London.
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On 28 August 1877 the borough of St Albans was granted city status, following the elevation of its abbey church to become a cathedral.
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