Discover the 'wonderful' harbour town 2 hours from Herts named UK's loveliest

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        August 21, 2026

Discover the 'wonderful' harbour town 2 hours from Herts named UK's loveliest

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-08-21

The town of Sandwich in Kent is 2 hours from Hertfordshire and was named the UK's loveliest harbour town.
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Discover the 'wonderful' harbour town 2 hours from Herts named UK's loveliest
• The town of Sandwich in Kent is 2 hours from Hertfordshire and was named the UK's loveliest harbour town.
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TV star and food critic praises Hertfordshire's 'luxurious' viral hotel buffet
• TV star and food critic Giles Coren has praised The Grove's viral buffet, describing it as "luxurious".
St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday
GCSE Results: Beaumont School celebrates record-breaking success
• Staff and students are celebrating another set of record-breaking GCSE results at Beaumont School, where academic outcomes at KS4 have reached their highest level since examinations were adjusted following the pandemic.Headteacher Martin Atkinson said: ‘I am incredibly proud of our students for achieving such an impressive set of results this.
Herts Advertiser · Local news · 2 days ago
Man arrested on suspicion of theft and fraud involving vehicles in St Albans
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Herts Advertiser · Local news · 2 days ago
Takeover marks new era for popular live music venue and pub in St Albans
• A new era has begun at The Horn pub in St Albans with the completion of a takeover by a trio of industry professionals.
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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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