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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

Eric Johnson took a snap of the cedar tree in Cassiobury Park, Watford, today.

Evening update: Hot weather kicks off the weekend

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

Stock image.

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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A&E waiting times are at their worst since 2003

A&E waiting times are at their worst since 2003

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Simon Moloney

War hero fell from roof after being shot in the neck - but a goat broke his fall

Alec Ward survived the horrors of the Holocaust

Tributes to Holocaust survivor who escaped 'hell on earth' at hands of Nazis

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Bad news if you're a night owl

If you're a night owl you're more at risk of dying young

People aged under 25 could get free bus travel

People aged under 25 could get free bus travel

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Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua has just set a world record

St Albans Magistrates issue three-month closure order for Watford property

St Albans Magistrates issue three-month closure order for Watford property

Haematology Support Group open to sufferers at New Greens Social Club

Haematology Support Group open to sufferers at New Greens Social Club

Hertfordshire MEP launches HIV charity for World Health Day

Hertfordshire MEP launches HIV charity for World Health Day

Police seized items which were believed to be stolen from a property in St Albans

Woman arrested after police discover four televisions and Chanel handbag

Paedophiles could face chemical castration to stop them re-offending

Paedophiles could face chemical castration to stop them re-offending

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Urgent recall for Red Kite three way carrier sold at Tesco and Asda

Urgent recall for baby carrier because fault could see parents drop their babies

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Around 30-35 of these coins were stolen from a house in Harpenden

Gold coins stolen after spate of burglaries

Morning update: Bringing you all the latest travel details and weather

Morning update: Bringing you all the latest travel details and weather

Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh

New crime thriller will keep you up until the early morning

Chantel McGregor

Singer who worked with Ed Sheeran's producer plays gig

Image Street View of Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans.

Piggy banks and scooter among items stolen in burglary

Image Street View of the Maltings car park

Man arrested after woman knocked unconscious in car park

'History meets high technology' at newly designed hotel

'History meets high technology' at newly designed hotel

Sport

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

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

Tangerines score 16 in massive win

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Sport

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

Ian Allinson saw his side lose 3-1 to Welling United on Saturday. Picture: Action Images

City collapse frustrates Allinson

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National sport

Amir Khan beat Phil Lo Greco inside 40 seconds on his return to the ring (Peter Byrne/PA)

Amir Khan makes emphatic return to the ring with first round stoppage

Andres Iniesta, Barcelona (Nick Potts/Empics)

Sevilla v Barcelona – Story of the match

Andres Iniesta, centre, was on the score sheet (Francisco Seco/AP)

Five-star Barcelona clinch Copa del Rey by thrashing Sevilla in final

Mark Selby was knocked out by Joe Perry (Richard Sellars/PA)

Selby slips to first round defeat and O’Sullivan could follow in Crucible shocks

Shkodran Mustafi has been criticised this season (Nigel French/Empics)

Shkodran Mustafi has long-term future at Arsenal – Arsene Wenger

Pep Guardiola says players should expect him to be stricter next season (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Manchester City boss Guardiola will be tougher on players next season

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is aiming to win the FA Cup (Richard Sellers/EMPICS)

Antonio Conte still rues Chelsea’s 2017 FA Cup final loss

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Read more National sport

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Austin Powers star Verne Troyer dies aged 49

The Queen at her 92nd birthday concert (John Stillwell/PA)

Stars line-up to celebrate Queen’s Birthday Party

The men were stabbed outside Tooting Bec Tube station (Nick Ansell/PA)

Two men stabbed outside Tube station at rush hour

Firefighters tackle a blaze in central Bournemouth (Martin Keene/PA)

Firefighters tackling blaze in Bournemouth high rise

Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by members of the royal family, takes her seat at the Royal Albert Hall in London to attend a star-studded concert to celebrate her 92nd birthday.

In pictures: The Queen’s birthday concert is a family affair

Former President George W Bush accompanied by former first lady Laura Bush follow as pallbearers carry the casket of his mother Barbara Bush (Evan Vucci/AP)

Mourners pay tribute to ‘America’s matriarch’ Barbara Bush

Sky Betting and Gaming sponsors the Football League (Richard Sellers/PA)

Sky Betting to be snapped up by Canadian firm in £2.5bn deal

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