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  • Parents fundraising for son born without a heartbeat

    Jonty Burger was lifeless when he was born by emergency Caesarean four weeks early - he had no heart beat and it took five minutes to rescuitate him.  His mum Jessica and dad Gareth Burger, 37, waited anxiously for five "unbearable" minutes for

  • St Albans school celebrates World Book Day

    A school in St Albans kicked off World Book Day celebrations with a visit from author Alex Woolf. Year 7 and 8 students from Townsend C of E school were treated to the visit as part of the celebration of authors, illustrators and books. Alex

  • Firefighters rescue foal in London Colney

    Firefighters spent three hours saving a foal in London Colney this morning. The crew from St Albans were calledat 9.24am to a field near the A414. The foal had collapsed in mud overnight and was spotted by a member of the public. It was rescued

  • St Albans benefiting the most from stamp duty reforms

    St Albans is benefiting the most from stamp duty reforms, according to new research. Nationwide Building Society has shown that 92 per cent of home-buyers in St Albans will see a reduction in stamp duty, with an average saving of around £2,300

  • England rugby player in St Albans on Friday for Red Nose Day

    Saracens and England Rugby player Chris Ashton will be appearing at a St Albans opticians in support of Red Nose Day. Specsavers in Market Place will welcome Chris Ashton into the store on Friday, where he will be signing autographs, having photos

  • Pupils invited to take part in new Young Writers competition

    Pupils aged seven to 11 are being encouraged to take part in a new creative writing competition called Once Upon a Time. Young Writers is inviting schools in the UK to submit their pupils' mini sagas to be in with the chance of winning a Kindle

  • knitting for furry friend!

    Some residents at St Matthews care home in redborn have been very busy lately, by knitting a blanket for their regular visitor "Jane. Jane is an ex guide dog who cheer's up the residents when she visits. Dionne MCmurray Lifestyle & Activties Facilitator