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July 28, 2026

'Greatly missed' dad named as one of three men killed in 'devastating' crash

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-07-28
A dad-of-three has been named as one of three men who tragically died in a "devastating" crash in Wheathampstead.
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'Greatly missed' dad named as one of three men killed in 'devastating' crash

'Greatly missed' dad named as one of three men killed in 'devastating' crash

• A dad-of-three has been named as one of three men who tragically died in a "devastating" crash in Wheathampstead.

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Former Radlett teacher denies ‘choosing not to remember’ alleged victim, court hears
The Herts Advertiser · today

Former Radlett teacher denies ‘choosing not to remember’ alleged victim, court hears

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

CCTV released after 'man used racially aggravated language' in wine bar
Herts Advertiser · today

CCTV released after 'man used racially aggravated language' in wine bar

• Police investigating a racially aggravated incident in Hertfordshire have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to.

Hitchin pub to close for six weeks for ‘exciting new chapter’ makeover
The Comet - News (Hertfordshire) · today

Hitchin pub to close for six weeks for ‘exciting new chapter’ makeover

• Regulars at The Angels pub in Hitchin, will raise one last glass this summer before the venue shuts for a major makeover.

Bricket Wood Beefeater to shut amid nationwide closures
Herts Advertiser · today

Bricket Wood Beefeater to shut amid nationwide closures

• A Beefeater restaurant off Smug Oak Lane in Bricket Wood is set to shut amid a nationwide closure plan.

Councillor recalls chaos at New QEII Hospital as blood test wait nears six weeks
The Comet - News (Hertfordshire) · today

Councillor recalls chaos at New QEII Hospital as blood test wait nears six weeks

• A county councillor has recalled the "chaos" she encountered when attending the QEII Hospital for a blood test - and the long wait she had faced to get an appointment.

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Hertfordshire school closures · today

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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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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 Jun - 14 Dec · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Messy Monday Mornings24 Jul - 27 Nov · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Tots Tales at Verulamium Museum
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This Day · Local fact

Did you know? · St Albans

Much of St Albans' Norman abbey was built from the remains of Roman Verulamium, with reused Roman brick and stone still visible in its walls.

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