As we creep towards December (where did that year go by the way), we look back at the stories which really piqued your interest over the last seven days.

St Albans District Council approve recommendations for late night shopping in run-up to Christmas to boost nighttime economy of area

St Albans & Harpenden Review:

Cafes and shops in St Albans and Harpenden will be encouraged to stay open until late in the evening.

'We believe that our current set-up is efficient': Crime commissioner could take over fire service

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Fire chiefs could become chief constables despite no previous experience of arresting criminals, under new plans. 

St Albans sinkhole families could spend second Christmas away from home

St Albans & Harpenden Review:

Families in St Albans are still waiting to go home after a sinkhole opened up on their road last year - but engineers in Japan managed a much bigger job in just two days.

Immediate improvements needed for Verulamium Park lakes in St Albans

St Albans & Harpenden Review:

Experts are being asked to suggest more ways of making immediate improvements to the environment conditions at lakes across the area.

Students from Theatrix in St Albans star alongside Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston and Dan Fogler in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling

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Today the hugely anticipated prequel to Harry Potter hits the cinemas starring Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston, with guest appearances from students at a performing arts school in St Albans.

Did you see the supermoon? Pictures from last night’s full moon and when to look out for the next one

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Two St Albans Marks & Spencer stores might be under threat of closure, figures from Local Data Company suggest

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St Albans currently has one large M&S store in St Peter’s Street as well as another two Simply Food outlets at roadside petrol stations.