St Albans convenience store applies for extended opening hours
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St Albans convenience store applies for extended opening hours
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 | Herts Advertiser · yesterday Councillors vote to replace one of the oldest Local Plans in the country• One of the oldest Local Plans in the country has formally been replaced after St Albans City & and District Council voted in favour of adopting a new planning blueprint. |
 | St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday Drivers warned of delays as police escort convoy of abnormal loads• Drivers face delays on the M1 and A421 as police escort several abnormal loads from Kempston, in Northamptonshire, to London. |
 | St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday Fresh plan for gypsy and traveller pitches in Flamstead despite High Court ruling• A site at the centre of an "unauthorised encampment" in Flamstead is facing another plan for gypsy and traveller pitches. |
 | St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Classic comedy Home, I’m Darling opens the Abbey Theatre’s 2026-2027 season• The Company of Ten brings acclaimed Olivier Award-winning comedy Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade to the Abbey Theatre this September. |
 | Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Five-bed village mansion plan returns after refusal• Plans for a five-bedroom mansion in Radlett have been resubmitted following an earlier refusal. |
 | Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Radlett rail freight site dust causing 'absolute hell'• Residents near SEGRO’s rail freight terminal development in Radlett say construction dust is coating homes and cars, prompting a 600-signature petition. |
 | St Albans Times · Local news · 2 days ago New Padel Pass venue opens in Harpenden• Sophie Unitt heads onto Harpenden’s new padel courts for a trial session… Padel Pass has opened two new padel courts at Rothamsted Park, bringing the increasingly popular sport to the very heart of Harpenden. |
 | Hemel Today · Local news · 2 days ago Hertfordshire County Council warns residents against AI use• Hertfordshire County Council officials are advising residents with a grievance that “it’s best to write your complaint in your own words”, as it has emerged that they are now dealing with AI-generated complaints running up to 99 pages. |
 | Hemel Today · Local news · 2 days ago Hertfordshire MPs question Secretary of State over decision to pause plans for local Government reorganisation• MP Victoria Collins has highlighted the “shock and anger” of councillors and council employees, following the Government’s decision to “pause” plans to reorganise local government in Hertfordshire. |
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