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Will you be going to Dogfest?

Supervet to host ‘action-packed’ dog festival

Expect delays on the M25 in Essex and Hertfordshire this morning

Morning update: Trouble on the M25 on this sunny Thursday

NHS: 100 patients died because 'medics didn't spot them deteriorating'

NHS: 100 patients died because 'medics didn't spot them deteriorating'

Police are requesting people to come forward to apply to become detectives

People with analytical minds asked to become detectives

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher will perform at Watford venue for the first time in 16 years

Delays are being experienced on the M25

Evening update: Severe M25 delays expected

St Albans Council Offices

Here is who is standing in St Albans on May 3

Try sailing at Aldenham Sailing Club

Sailing club offering free session on the water

Simeon Barnett

Runners in the London Marathon 2018 share their stories

Children at the Mount Carmel Kindergarten in Sandpit Lane, St Albans

Nursery voted one of top 20 in region by parents

Rabbi Celia

Rabbi raises thousands after second marathon in a week

Train timetables are changing

Train timetables are changing

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Regular running makes you a happier person

Regular running makes you a happier person

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Former teacher inspired by mother and grandmother to run London Marathon

Former teacher inspired by mother and grandmother to run London Marathon

Want a pay rise? Here's some tips

Want a pay rise? Here's some tips

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Future of poppy appeal in doubt

The body was found on Monday afternoon

Man's body found in woodland

Drinking coffee while pregnant could make your child obese

Drinking coffee while pregnant could make your child obese

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Circe by Madeline Miller

Prize-winning author returns with fantastic feminist retelling of classic Greek myth

St Albans Council Offices

Are buskers performing too loudly in St Albans?

Parents and members of The Disabled Children’s Partnership delivering the petition to Downing Street on Friday

Nascot Lawn parent visits Downing Street to deliver petition

Sixteen year old Stephanie Sansom

Missing teenager was last seen at cemetery

BREXIT: Would UK be better off economically in Europe?

BREXIT: Would UK be better off economically in Europe?

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The previous Royal Wedding in 2011 also gripped people in Watford, who held street parties.

Royal wedding fever sweeps across the county

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It's a boy! Duchess of Cambridge gives birth

It's a boy! Duchess of Cambridge gives birth

Jinjer Kandola receives her HPMA award in 2015

New chief executive at mental health trust

WATCH: The importance of disposing your waste properly

WATCH: The importance of disposing your waste properly

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Have you seen Craig?

Missing man last seen at hotel

John Woodbine is safe and well.

Missing man is found

Don't get caught in the traffic on such a sweltering day.

Traffic delays on M25 due to broken down vehicle

Do you struggle to sleep when the weather is hot?

11 hacks to get a cooler night’s sleep

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Paul Welsh

The contrasting careers of two Elstree Studios child stars

Ballot papers sent out to postal voters

Ballot papers sent out to postal voters

The London Marathon is taking place on Sunday, April 22.

London Marathon 2018: Who will be taking part?

Marisa Laycock

Small City Life: Releasing GCSE stress at the gym

John Woodbine

Have you seen missing John?

'Highly regarded' Pin Petch restaurant on market in St Albans

'Highly regarded' Pin Petch restaurant on market in St Albans

The machines were installed this week

Disabled people could soon pay to park at hospital

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This morning update will get you where you need to go

This morning update will get you where you need to go

Brett Ellis

The Brett Ellis column: The day winning a pub quiz robbed me of my senses

St Albans Crown Court

JAILED: Man who stabbed partner of 25 years to death

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Handy tips to stop your car from breaking down in the heat

Handy tips to stop your car from breaking down in the heat

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More disruption on Abbey Line

Updated

Services running again on Abbey Line

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Susan Leadbetter

Woman chosen as Personality of the Year after breaking neck

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Trains cancelled due to fault

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Dale Winton went to Aldenham School

Supermarket Sweep's Dale Winton dies at 62

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Evening update: making sure your journey home goes smoothly

Evening update: making sure your journey home goes smoothly

The incident happened on board a Thameslink train

Passengers abused on train before attempted robbery of rucksack

A man has been jailed four-and-a-half months

Man jailed for 18 weeks for handling stolen goods and theft

Sarah Clarke, of Sarenity Hair and Beauty, Stockton-on-Tees, painted her customer Stacey Donaldson's nail by copying an ultrasound image of her unborn child.

'It's gone mental' - Baby scan nail design goes viral

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JAILED: Man who tried to break into cars

JAILED: Man who tried to break into cars

Walking netball players at William Penn Leisure Centre

'It's never too late to be active'

Ofcom has published its quarterly complaints figures (Rui Vieira/PA)

Which broadband, landline, mobile and pay TV firms receive most complaints?

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The Mayor of Hertsmere with the participating players at Arsenal's training ground

Charities the winners of the day at football tournament

Don't miss the chance to be part of the Question Time audience.

Question Time is coming to St Albans

More than 1,200 jobs are being axed at Lloyds Banking Group (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Lloyds cutting 1,200 jobs and shutting 49 branches

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Nigel Pamment posted a picture of the countryside in The Watford Observer Camera Club.

Weather: Hay fever sufferers warned of ‘high’ pollen levels

James Tiley will compete in the Lacrosse World Championships in July

Leisure centre manager chosen for Lacrosse World Championships

Knife crimes more than triple in Hertfordshire over five years

Knife crimes more than triple in Hertfordshire over five years

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Image Street View of St Peter's Street, in St Albans

Entrepreneurs share insider tips with other business owners

Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd

Volunteers needed to help catch speeding drivers

Blackwing by Ed McDonald

Gritty epic fantasy lacks depth and detail

Severe delays and closures on A1 due to 'medical emergency'

Updated

Traffic easing on A1 following 'medical emergency'

Nearly 97 per cent of the county’s children have been allocated a place at one of their preferred primary schools

Nearly 97 per cent of children receive primary school place

Gary Wells-Burr

JAILED: Former police officer who sexually assaulted children

Harpenden Bowls Club is offering two open days

Bowls club offering open days

Image Street View of St Albans City Station

Delays at rail station due to disruption

If your child as a calculator app on their phone they could be in danger

If your child has a calculator app on their phone they could be in danger

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Morning update: What you need to know to get to work on time

Morning update: What you need to know to get to work on time

Police to deliver crime prevention evening in London Colney

Police to deliver crime prevention evening in London Colney

Wetherspoons is shutting down its social media

Wetherspoons is shutting down its social media

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Soprano soloist Helen-Jane Howells

Society to sing Handel’s much-loved masterpiece Messiah at The Abbey

Sport

Sam Merson (right) was named Supporters' Player of the Season. Picture: Leigh Page

Merson named Player of the Season but City's play-off hopes suffer set back

Tom Bender was denied a penalty after an apparent foul by the Havant keeper on Saturday. Picture: Leigh Page

Allinson's anger as City are denied spot kick

Dean Snedker collects a high ball during Saturday's loss. Picture: Leigh Page

Allinson critical of 'worst performance'

Sam Merson scores celebrates his second goal against Braintree Town. Leigh Page

Merson double seals comeback win

Matt Wallace will be joined by Eddie Pepperell in the England team at GolfSixes.

GolfSixes an 'exciting prospect' for Wallace

Jubilant St Albans City players celebrate Percy Kiangebeni late winner on Saturday. Picture: Leigh Page

Kiangebeni strikes at the last to keep play-off push on track

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Sport

The Ladies Firsts won 9-0 to back up the 16-1 victory enjoyed by the men.

Tangerines score 16 in massive win

Ian Allinson has secured the signing of Jamie Sendles-White. Picture: Action Images

Sendles-White secures move to St Albans City

Ian Allinson is hopeful his side can cope with a busy close to the season. Picture: Action Images

Allinson: Massive March for Saints after cancellations

St Albans Ladies victorious in seven-goal thriller

St Albans Ladies victorious in seven-goal thriller

Saints' visit to Weston-super-Mare called off

Saints' visit to Weston-super-Mare called off

Ryder Cup skipper Thomas Bjorn. Pictures: Action Images

Bjorn and Matthew to team up at GolfSixes

Late but great as Saints down Chippenham

Late but great as Saints down Chippenham

Greenwood Park Cricket Club gained promotion last season

Cricket Club on the lookout for new members

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National sport

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury (Peter Byrne/PA)

Italian men charged over Anfield attack on Liverpool supporter

James Harden helped the Houston Rockets book their second-round place with 24 points (Eric Christian Smith/AP)

Houston hammer Minnesota to reach second round of NBA play-offs

Patrick Vieira has been linked with a return to Arsenal (PA)

Patrick Vieira honoured to be linked with Arsenal job

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (Martin Rickett/Empics)

Football rumours from the media

Anthony Joshua has been offered a unification bout by Deontay Wilder (Nick Potts/PA)

Anthony Joshua offered 50million US dollars for Deontay Wilder fight

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury (Peter Byrne/PA)

Oxlade-Chamberlain knee setback hits Liverpool and England

Arsene Wenger will step down in the summer after over 21 years at the helm (Mark Kerton/PA)

Wenger: Arsenal exit announcement came at the right time

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Read more National sport

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Geopolymer-stabilised soil materials could be a viable construction solution for building homes in some of the world’s poorest urban areas (University of Bath/PA)

Chemically altered soil could be used to build sustainable homes, scientists say

Border checks

Amber Rudd faces grilling over migrant removal targets

A Border Force officer checks passports (Steve Parsons/PA)

Home Office set regional targets for immigrant removals, report says

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Michael Cohen says he will plead the Fifth Amendment (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Trump lawyer to plead the Fifth in Stormy Daniels case

Oil giant BP has named energy industry veteran Helge Lund as its next chairman to succeed Carl-Henric Svanberg (Nick Ansell/PA)

BP names former BG Group and Statoil boss as new chairman

Shares in the Oslo-based carrier rose more than 10% (Norwegian/PA)

Norwegian receives ‘several inquiries’ after IAG share purchase

The school bus was hit by a train (AP Photo)

Children killed as school bus collides with train in India

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