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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

The sunshine seems likely to be over with grey clouds and a chance of rain tonight.

This morning update will get you to work quicker than normal

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

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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

Paul Welsh

1962: The year The Saint hit our screens and Barbara Windsor filmed Sparrows Can't Sing

Runner takes on third marathon to help paralysed people

Runner takes on third marathon to help paralysed people

Iain Stirling - photo by Dominic Marley

The voice of Love Island has a new show - can you guess what it's called?

Marisa Laycock

Small City Life: hunter gatherers and book shop browsers

Everything you need to know to kick-start the weekend

Everything you need to know to kick-start the weekend

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Museum to reopen its doors to public in June after £7.75million restoration

Museum to reopen its doors to public in June after £7.75million restoration

Man charged after 'vehicle interference'

Man charged after 'vehicle interference'

'Jam-packed' quiz night and fish supper for St Albans

'Jam-packed' quiz night and fish supper for St Albans

Earthworks is offering to Trade your surplus seeds and seedlings

Don't miss the chance to swap your surplus seeds

Brett Ellis, opinion columnist for the St Albans Review, Watford Observer and various other papers. Enfield. (30/1/2018) EL91824_04

The circus hasn't lost its magic

If you ignore booze guidelines, you could die young

If you ignore booze guidelines, you could die young

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Trucker caught watching DVD while driving on motorway

Trucker caught watching DVD while driving on motorway

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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

Rhys McClenaghan is targeting more success after claiming Commonwealth Games gold (Danny Lawson/PA)

McClenaghan targets Olympics gymnastics medals for Ireland

Dylan Hartley faces an extended break from the game because of concussion (Paul Harding/PA)

Dylan Hartley insists he will be back next season despite concussion

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell starred in his side’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder (Rick Bowmer/AP)

Donovan Mitchell stars as the Jazz beat the Thunder to extend series lead

Sam Allardyce’s Everton are up to eighth (Peter Byrne/PA)

The players did all the talking: Allardyce hails win after fans’ survey furore

Fernando Llorente is said to be open to leaving Spurs this summer (Nick Potts/PA)

Football rumours from the media

Shaun Murphy, pictured, crashed to a shock defeat to Jamie Jones (Simon Cooper/PA)

Jones knocks out former champion Murphy out of World Championship

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Read more National sport

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David Davis visited the Northern Ireland border (Ian Forsyth/PA)

Brexit Department sorry after David Davis’ unannounced Irish border visit

Donald and Melania Trump greet Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

First lady style: Mrs Macron meets Mrs Trump

Newcastle United player Rolando Aarons admitted affray (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Footballer admits affray over nightclub VIP area brawl

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Business Secretary clears £8.1bn GKN takeover deal

Paddy Jackson, left, and Stuart Olding were acquitted of rape (PA)

Retired Appeal Court judge to lead serious sex crime cases review

The parents of Alfie Evans (Philip Toscano/PA)

Parents to ask judge to allow Alfie Evans to travel to Italy

Children in the public gallery could be heard giggling after the reference (PA)

‘Crapita’ jibe leaves schoolchildren giggling in the Commons

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