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July 29, 2026

M&S launches kids' summer clothes from £3.50 as parents snap up holiday bargains

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-07-29
M&S has launched a new range of affordable kids' summer clothing from £3.50, including dresses, joggers, T-shirts perfect for the school holidays
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Wednesday 29 July 2026 St Albans and Harpenden before breakfast · Your Wednesday local briefing
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M&S launches kids' summer clothes from £3.50 as parents snap up holiday bargains

M&S launches kids' summer clothes from £3.50 as parents snap up holiday bargains

• M&S has launched a new range of affordable kids' summer clothing from £3.50, including dresses, joggers, T-shirts perfect for the school holidays

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Today in St Albans and Harpenden

Conditions in your area this morning.

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Local news · 7 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

'Greatly missed' dad named as one of three men killed in 'devastating' crash
Herts Advertiser · today

'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.

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

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

• A Radlett teacher accused of tying a boy to her bed and blindfolding him before an alleged sex act has denied “choosing not to remember” him, a court heard.

Famous pub to host free festival with eight bands and more
The Herts Advertiser · today

Famous pub to host free festival with eight bands and more

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

Deliberate field fire scorches land near A10 on Cambs–Herts border
The Comet - News (Hertfordshire) · today

Deliberate field fire scorches land near A10 on Cambs–Herts border

• Firefighters from Burwell, Cambridge and Sawston tackled a large field fire next to the A10 near Melbourn.

On This Day: Historic garden uncovered at Knebworth House
The Comet - News (Hertfordshire) · today

On This Day: Historic garden uncovered at Knebworth House

• The original ornate Victorian design of the gardens at historic Knebworth House was uncovered due to the long, hot summer weather.

Plans approved for Greggs store at A1 filling station near Baldock
The Comet - News (Hertfordshire) · today

Plans approved for Greggs store at A1 filling station near Baldock

• Planning permission has been granted for a new Greggs store at a service station on the A1 near Baldock.

Herts fire crews received more than 1,000 emergency calls during heatwaves
The Herts Advertiser · today

Herts fire crews received more than 1,000 emergency calls during heatwaves

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

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Public notices and resident checks

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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 Museum
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This Day · Local fact

Did you know? · St Albans

St Albans is named after Alban, a Roman-British citizen of Verulamium and England's first recorded Christian martyr, executed after sheltering and swapping places with a persecuted priest.

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