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  • New rabbinic couple have 'hit the ground running'

    A new rabbinic couple have "hit the ground running" according to the chair of the St Albans United Synagogue. Karen Appleby said since the arrival of Rabbi Daniel and Rebbetzin Alli Strugess in mid-August, a 50-year gap since the community last

  • Prison chief discussed children in jail at Herts Uni

    Thee issue of children in prison was discussed at the fifth annual lecture organised by the St Albans Diocese Penal Affairs Group at the University of Hertfordshire on Tuesday evening. Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons, Nick Hardwick CBE

  • Harvesters claim Belmont draw

    Harvesters Under-11s North drew 1-1 at Belmont with the only goal scored by Daniel Busby. The Under-15s Girls beat Bedwell Rangers 3-2 with second-half goals from star player Maya Yapp and Julia Draper. Harvesters Under-12s South drew 1-1 at

  • St Albans' council housing "in a good state"

    An independent survey carried out earlier this year found that St Albans City and District Council's housing is in a good state. The internal survey covered decoration, floor coverings, doors and damage to internal walls. Two thirds of properties

  • St Albans battle to narrow Sevenoaks win

    St Albans Hockey Club’s ladies battled to a 1-0 win at Sevenoaks at the weekend. It was a strong team display, with second half circle penetrations from the outstanding Ellie Watton eventually paying off in creating the chance for Lottie Porter

  • Chef at helm of St Albans restaurant speaks of challenge

    A chef who took over a well known St Albans restaurant has said trying to make his own mark has been a challenge, but has many plans for the year ahead. Highly experienced Phil Thompson, 36, took over Thompson @Darcy's, formerly-known as Darcy's

  • Court round-up: August 21, 2014

    The following court cases were heard on Thursday, August 21 2014. Christopher Brian Willis, 26, of Grimthorpe Close, St Albans. On February 8, 2014, assaulted a person by beating him. Community order made with exclusion, programme and supervision

  • Junior school visits farm as part of university scheme

    Pupils from Cunningham Hill Junior School visited Oaklands' farm last week as part of a national initiative. The Children's University is a scheme aimed at children aged five to 14 and tries to get them doing different activities outside of school