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June 29, 2026

Victorian residence dating back to the 1890s hits the market for £2.85m in Knebworth

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Swangleys Farmhouse, located on Swangleys Lane, has been described as "one of Knebworth's finest homes".
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Victorian residence dating back to the 1890s hits the market for £2.85m in Knebworth

Victorian residence dating back to the 1890s hits the market for £2.85m in Knebworth

• Swangleys Farmhouse, located on Swangleys Lane, has been described as "one of Knebworth's finest homes".

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The century old pub in rural Hertfordshire with 'delicious' food and 'great' prices
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The century old pub in rural Hertfordshire with 'delicious' food and 'great' prices

• The Horns pub in Datchworth dates back to the 1500s and has been praised for its 'delicious' food and 'great' prices.

Chief fire officer warns against swimming in open water
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Chief fire officer warns against swimming in open water

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

New parish council could represent thousands of residents
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New parish council could represent thousands of residents

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

Transport Secretary thanks first responders to fatal Bedford train crash
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Transport Secretary thanks first responders to fatal Bedford train crash

• UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has thanked rail staff and first responders to a fatal train crash near Bedford.

New pothole repair fund launched to tackle problem roads
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New pothole repair fund launched to tackle problem roads

• A pothole repair fund has been launched by a councillor looking to fix the roads in the Knebworth ward.

Concerns growing for missing Ann, 43, last seen two months ago
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Concerns growing for missing Ann, 43, last seen two months ago

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

St Albans parkrun results: 27 personal bests at event number 684
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St Albans parkrun results: 27 personal bests at event number 684

• St Albans parkrun welcomed 368 participants for its 684th event at Verulamium Park.

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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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