Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in court

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        October 9, 2026

Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in court

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A Royal Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court.
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Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in court
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Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday
Harpenden teen avoids jail after robbing boy at 'knifepoint'
• A 19-year-old man has been sentenced for robbing a teenage boy of his e-scooter at "knifepoint" in Harpenden.
St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday
Serving Royal Navy member charged with spying after Bedfordshire arrest
• A serving member of the Royal Navy has been charged with spying following an arrest in Bedfordshire.
Hemel Today · Local news · yesterday
Hertfordshire County Hall rented to filming productions as sales negotiations continue
• Hertfordshire County Council is continuing to hire out its former headquarters to film and TV companies, almost four months after agreeing to sell the building.
Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday
Man accused of assaulting THREE police officers due to stand trial
• An Abbots Langley man will stand trial at St Albans Magistrates' Court after denying assaulting three police officers.
St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday
St Albans becomes the UK’s second Proud Town
• St Albans has become the second official Proud Town in the country, joining the established Proud Watford initiative and becoming the first new community to join the growing Proud Town network.
• Proud St Albans has been created by a team of local volunteers and community supporters who want to help.
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday
St Albans app founder clears £24K debt in 18 months after hitting 'rock bottom'
• St Albans founder of Gains App reveals how he cleared £24,000 debt in 18 months through side hustles and built £250,000 in savings from scratch.
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9 Oct–11 Dec · St Albans MuseumsMuseum Minis at St Albans Museum + Gallery10 Oct · St Albans MuseumsSt Albans Flips into Wonder!9 Oct–20 Dec · St Albans MuseumsSunday Crafternoon at St Albans Museum + Gallery9 Oct–31 Jan 2027 · St Albans MuseumsAccessories9 Oct–12 Dec · St Albans MuseumsFamily weekends at Verulamium Museum9 Oct–1 Dec · St Albans MuseumsHonouring Our Communities Mural9 Oct–14 Dec · St Albans MuseumsMessy Monday Mornings15 Oct · St Albans MuseumsThe History of Mermaids and Women of the Waters10 Oct · The Alban ArenaBanff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 – Blue Film Programme16 Oct · The Alban ArenaCountry Roads17 Oct · The Alban ArenaDay-time Disco For Grown Ups 70s 80s 90s Party13 Oct · The Alban ArenaJeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire9 Oct · The Alban ArenaRadio Gaga11 Oct · The Alban ArenaSimon Brodkin: Unleashed
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Did you know? · St Albans
Roman Verulamium was granted the rank of municipium around AD 50, giving its citizens 'Latin Rights', a status it shared with few other towns in Britain.
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