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August 6, 2026

Police 'concerned' about missing man as public urged to 'call 999'

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-08-06
Local news headlines for St Albans and Harpenden, Radlett, London Colney and the surrounding Hertfordshire areas from the Herts Advertiser.
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Police 'concerned' about missing man as public urged to 'call 999'

Police 'concerned' about missing man as public urged to 'call 999'

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

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Today in St Albans and Harpenden

Conditions in your area this morning.

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13°C
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Local news · 6 stories

The local news that matters this morning

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

Village residents asked for views on proposed on-demand bus service
Herts Advertiser · yesterday

Village residents asked for views on proposed on-demand bus service

• Residents are being invited to share their views on a proposed HertsLynx bus services in Redbourn.

Boyzlife confirm St Albans show as part of 2027 tour
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

Boyzlife confirm St Albans show as part of 2027 tour

• Boyzlife are heading back on tour and will be coming to The Alban Arena next year.

Have your say on 20mph zones planned for Markyate
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

Have your say on 20mph zones planned for Markyate

• A 20mph speed limit could soon be introduced across 17 roads in Markyate near St Albans.

Hundreds enjoy free music festival at historic St Albans pub
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

Hundreds enjoy free music festival at historic St Albans pub

• Hundreds turned out for a day of live music and entertainment at a free summer festival.

Saints lose second pre-season match
Herts Advertiser - Sport · Local news · yesterday

Saints lose second pre-season match

• St Albans City Women's pre-season winless streak continued with a 2-1 home loss to Oxford City.

Thameslink respond to 'unacceptable' parking price hike at St Albans station
Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday

Thameslink respond to 'unacceptable' parking price hike at St Albans station

• Thameslink have responded after users of St Albans City Station labelled a parking price hike as "unacceptable".

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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 Families02 Jul - 03 Dec · St Albans Museums · St Albans Museums. Back in the Day Café06 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

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans claims to have traded since 793 AD, though Guinness World Records withdrew its 'oldest pub' title in 2000 as unverifiable.

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