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Government rejects Hertfordshire council's request for extra public health funding
• The Government has rejected a request from Hertfordshire County Council for additional public health funding, councillors have been told.
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 | Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Plan for new pizza restaurant targets former FatFace shop in St Albans• Plans have been submitted to turn the former FatFace shop in St Albans city centre into a pizza restaurant. |
 | St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Bid to make 2026 St Albans Sleepout the biggest one yet!• Registration is now open for the annual St Albans Sleepout and organisers are inviting the whole community to come together for one very special night. |
 | St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday In pictures: St Albans welcomes 11th Bishop in historic Cathedral installation• More than 1,500 people packed into St Albans Cathedral on Saturday to mark the formal installation of the Rt Revd Dr Andrew Rumsey as the 11th Bishop of St Albans, with a further 4,000 viewers joining the service via livestream online. |
 | BBC News - Beds, Herts & Bucks (regional) · Local news · yesterday Bishop of St Albans installed at historic service• The occasion is attended by more than 1,500 people, with a further 4,000 viewers joining online. |
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