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July 30, 2026

Harpenden Town women's team in impressive victory

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-07-30
Harpenden Town Women earned a deserved 3-1 victory at home to Clapton CFC Women.
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Harpenden Town women's team in impressive victory

Harpenden Town women's team in impressive victory

• Harpenden Town Women earned a deserved 3-1 victory at home to Clapton CFC Women.

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Today in St Albans and Harpenden

Conditions in your area this morning.

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The local news that matters this morning

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Brown hat-trick as Saints beat Berkhamsted 4-0
Herts Advertiser - Sport · yesterday

Brown hat-trick as Saints beat Berkhamsted 4-0

• St Albans City bounced back from defeat to a Luton Town XI with an impressive 4-0 pre-season victory over Berkhamsted at Clarence Park.

Reported driver found with 'expired Albanian licence' in St Albans crash
The Herts Advertiser · yesterday

Reported driver found with 'expired Albanian licence' in St Albans crash

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

More than £30,000 of fibre cable stolen in St Albans
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

More than £30,000 of fibre cable stolen in St Albans

• More than £30,000 worth of fibre cable has been stolen from House Lane in St Albans, speaking an appeal from Herts police.

Herts teacher faces jail after being found guilty of tying boy to bed
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

Herts teacher faces jail after being found guilty of tying boy to bed

• A Radlett teacher faces jail after being found guilty of tying a boy to her bed and blindfolding him during a string of sexual acts.

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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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What's on: next 14 days

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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 Bacon29 Jul - 26 Aug · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Archaeology for Families06 Jun - 12 Dec · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Family weekends at Verulamium Museum01 Jul - 14 Dec · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Messy Monday Mornings
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This Day · Local fact

Did you know? · St Albans

St Albans Cathedral has the longest nave of any cathedral in England, at about 85 metres long.

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