Former St Albans pupil to launch Puffin’s four-book series about veggie vampire

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        September 29, 2026

Former St Albans pupil to launch Puffin’s four-book series about veggie vampire

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-09-29

A former St Albans school pupil is set to launch the first book in her brand-new illustrated series for children named Moth The Veggie Vampire.
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Former St Albans pupil to launch Puffin’s four-book series about veggie vampire
• A former St Albans school pupil is set to launch the first book in her brand-new illustrated series for children named Moth The Veggie Vampire.
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• A London Colney dad and grandad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer is hoping to spend what time he has left making memories with his family.
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• Batchwood Hall Bowling Club secured a close 49-45 away win at Radlett BC in its final game of the season.
St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday
St Albans Sleepout 2026: the homelessness you don’t see…
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Under the 1553 St Albans charter, one of the town's three annual fairs was held on Michaelmas Day, 29 September.
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