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July 1, 2026

Urban spa latest business to move into £64m St Albans development

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-07-01

An urban spa is set to become the latest business to move into the Jubilee Square development in St Albans.
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Urban spa latest business to move into £64m St Albans development

Urban spa latest business to move into £64m St Albans development

• An urban spa is set to become the latest business to move into the Jubilee Square development in St Albans.

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FOUND: Police concerned for welfare of missing man as public urged to 'call 999'
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FOUND: Police concerned for welfare of missing man as public urged to 'call 999'

• A Letchworth man has now been found after being reported missing last night.

1,500-home mega development marks latest plan in new Hemel scheme
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1,500-home mega development marks latest plan in new Hemel scheme

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

Andrew Tate’s legal action against CPS over names of alleged victims thrown out
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Andrew Tate’s legal action against CPS over names of alleged victims thrown out

• Andrew and Tristan Tate’s bid to bring a legal challenge against the Crown Prosecution Service after it did not disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings has been thrown out by a High Court judge.

College students create mental health campaign for charity
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College students create mental health campaign for charity

• A group of students has put their skills to the test by tackling a real-world marketing brief.

Hertfordshire Police need help to trace man wanted after failing to attend court
The Comet - News (Hertfordshire)today

Hertfordshire Police need help to trace man wanted after failing to attend court

• A man is wanted by Hertfordshire Police for failing to attend court.

Stevenage residents can apply for free trees to plant at home
The Comet - News (Hertfordshire)today

Stevenage residents can apply for free trees to plant at home

• A scheme offering free trees is giving Stevenage residents the chance to help make their community greener and more biodiverse.

St Albans parkrun results: 23 personal bests at event number 685
Herts Advertiser - Sporttoday

St Albans parkrun results: 23 personal bests at event number 685

• St Albans parkrun welcomed 286 participants for its 685th event at Verulamium Park.

World Voices Festival - The Concert
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World Voices Festival - The Concert

• Join us for World Voices Festival 2026, one extraordinary night of contemporary choral music at St Albans Cathedral.
• Featuring internationally acclaimed artists Craig Lees, Volney Morgan, Charles MacDougall and Russell Scott, alongside choirs from across the UK and beyond.
• Gospel, pop, a cappella, musicals and a breathtaking 200-voice finale.

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Sunday Crafternoon at St Albans Museum + GallerySun 5 Jul · St Albans Museums · St Albans MuseumsSunday Crafternoon at St Albans Museum + GalleryBack in the Day CaféThu 2 Jul · St Albans Museums · St Albans MuseumsBack in the Day CaféRare Productions Presents: AladdinThu 2 Jul · The Alban Arena · Alban ArenaRare Productions Presents: Aladdin
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This Day · Local fact

Did you know? · St Albans

Physicist Stephen Hawking attended St Albans School from 1952 to 1959, where teacher Dikran Tahta helped him build his first computer from electro-mechanical switches.

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