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  • Leisure centre redevelopment survives council vote

    The controversial project to redevelop St Albans’ Westminster Lodge leisure centre has survived a major review of council spending – but only just. St Albans District Council voted in February to spend more than £20 million of taxpayers’ money

  • Charity run across the Yorkshire Dales

    A MAN from St Albans will run 76 miles in just one day to raise money for a young carers charity. Mark Kennedy, of Beaconsfield Road, will put his paces to the test as he runs across the Yorkshire Dales on June 18. Speaking about the

  • Fire engine display at Frogmore Mill

    FIRE engines, both old and new, are set to go on display this weekend, at a show to be held at Frogmore Paper Mill. Visitors are invited to the mill on Sunday, June 12, for an exciting gala event which will include an array of fire brigade related

  • Pupils to perform at summer fair

    Students at a Watford school will attempt to prove their talent when they perform at its annual summer fair. Westfield Community Technology College, in Tolpits Lane, will play host to the event on Saturday between midday and 3.30pm. The popular

  • Anti-social behaviour concerns over takeway plans

    PROPOSALS for a takeaway service at a St Albans restaurant have stirred up mixed reactions. The restaurant, in Russet Drive, has submitted plans to St Albans District Council to include a takeaway option. The unit has been vacant for

  • Electrical cable stolen from building site

    THIEVES stole a large amount of electrical cabling from a building site in St Albans. The site in High Street was broken into between 6pm on Sunday, May 22, and 8am on Thursday, May 26. Anyone with information can telephone police on

  • Popular Harpenden Discovery day this weekend

    THE popular Harpenden Common discovery day is returning this weekend. The free family event will include a wide range of activities including sheep shearing, falconry displays, laser clay shooting, circus workshops and ferret racing.

  • Redbourn hold Ladies Open

    Redbourn Golf Club hosted its annual Ladies Open which drew a competitive field from across the region. The winners of the pairs competition, played to a stableford format, were Terri Moule and Jackie Jiggens of Cheshunt Golf Club. The

  • Burglars flee empty-handed

    BURGLARS left empty-handed after breaking into a house in Harpenden. Between 3pm and 4.25pm pm Thursday, May 26, the home in The Warren was broken into through a back patio door. After unsuccessfully trying to break into a safe, they

  • Cash for scout hut makeover

    A SCOUT hut in St Albans will be spruced up with a grant from a county councillor. Councillor Geoff Churchard, who represents Sandridge, has allocated £1,400 from his locality budget towards the refurbishment of the 1st Sandridge Scout and

  • Traders celebrate business rate reduction

    TRADERS in St Albans city centre are celebrating a victory after being granted a vital lifeline – a reduction in their business rates. Over the past year the Review has reported on the long-running campaign, spearheaded by Paul Hargreaves from