St Albans teenager, 16, completes solo Channel swim for YoungMinds

• A 16-year-old from St Albans has completed a solo English Channel swim to support a mental health charity.

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Herts Advertiser · 2 days ago Hertfordshire awaits decision on SEND plan that could cut deficit by 90 per cent • Hertfordshire County Council is awaiting a Government decision on a special educational needs reform plan which could significantly reduce its high needs funding deficit.

St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday Hertsmere police set burglary, off-road bikes and speeding priorities • The Hertsmere neighbourhood policing team will target burglaries, off-road bikes and speeding.

St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday Naked man seen inappropriately touching himself as woman ran along Herts canal • A man indecently exposed himself to a woman running along a Grand Union Canal near Little Tring Road, Tring.

The Comet - News (Hertfordshire) · Local news · 2 days ago Probe into care of man accused of throwing boy into crocodile pit continues • Norfolk County Council has confirmed it continues to investigate the care given to a man accused of throwing a toddler into a crocodile pit.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday In pictures: Willow opens new charity shop in the heart of St Albans city centre • Herts charity Willow has opened its first shop in St Albans. • The store is at 10 Chequer Street, formerly Timpson, and showcases a range of pre-loved clothing, accessories and homeware, with every purchase supporting their mission to create lasting memories for young adults faced with challenging serious illnesses.

St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Herts’ original pumpkin patch celebrates its 10th year this season • The Pop Up Farm near Harpenden is preparing to welcome visitors back this October as it celebrates two milestones this season. • When Gillian and Ian Pigott first opened the Pop Up Farm in 2017 it was one of only five pumpkin farms in the UK. • They have since welcomed thousands.

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23 Sep–20 Dec · St Albans MuseumsSunday Crafternoon at St Albans Museum + Gallery

23 Sep–31 Jan 2027 · St Albans MuseumsAccessories

23 Sep–3 Dec · St Albans MuseumsBack in the Day Café

23 Sep–12 Dec · St Albans MuseumsFamily weekends at Verulamium Museum

26 Sep · St Albans MuseumsGlass Suncatcher Workshop

23 Sep–14 Dec · St Albans MuseumsMessy Monday Mornings

25 Sep–27 Nov · St Albans MuseumsTots Tales at Verulamium Museum

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Did you know? · St Albans

On 22 May 1455 the First Battle of St Albans was fought in the town's streets, traditionally marking the start of the Wars of the Roses, when the Duke of York defeated and captured King Henry VI.

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