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Making a noise about ovarian cancer, the silent killer

07:18 - 11 March 2010

OVARIAN cancer used to be known as the silent killer because the symptoms are difficult to identify and many women are not diagnosed until the cancer has spread. In March, which is Ovarian Cancer awareness month, Grove House is helping to raise awareness...

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Mkaing the most out of roof voids in St Albans council homes

19:16 - 10 March 2010

BETTER use of roof spaces in social housing and former council homes could be on the cards. St Albans district council is looking into extending council-owned properties through the roof space and is considering selling the lofts of flats and maisonettes...

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Man Attacked in Terrifying St Albans Burglary Ordeal

15:50 - 10 March 2010

A YOUNG man who disturbed a burglar at his home in St Albans this week was assaulted and tied up by the thief. The 23-year-old victim, who lives in Sandpit Lane, walked in on the burglar when he returned home just after 1pm on Tuesday. The man, who is des...

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Twitchers flock to Harpenden

TWITCHERS have been flocking to Harpenden to catch a glimpse of three bird species which have been spotted there recently. Groups of birdwatchers have been gathering beside the River Lea off Thrales End Lane hoping to see the jack snipes, firecrests and...

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Thriller night for Michael Jackson fans at Alban Arena

GONE but not forgotten, moonwalking a la Michael Jackson comes to the Alban Arena next Thursday, March 11. Who s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band remembers the king of pop by taking audiences on a musical expedition spanning three decades of...

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Adam Gelman bursts through during Saturday’s 55-0 victory over North Walsham. Photo by Krishan Bhungar KKB_6925

Gallery: In-form Adams scores hat-trick

National Three London & SE Old Albanian 55 North Walsham 0 MUCH of the credit for OA s success this season has rightly gone to their pack of forwards, widely regarded as the best around at this level. As you would expect, skipper Laurence White and his se...

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Winger Ed Coy dives in for the score. Photo: KKB_7416

Rugby

Winger’s try not enough as St Albans are seen off by third placed Hammersmith

Division Two NW St Albans 5 Hammersmith & Fulham 23 St Albans once again came unstuck against one of the top sides on Saturday at Boggymead Spring. The action had begun from 12.30pm onwards in the clubhouse, with the Charity Ladies Lunch in aid of Beating...

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Shields named star man for February

THERE was some good news for City s injured midfielder Solomon Shields this week after it was revealed he was the Harpenden Construction Ltd. Player of the Month for February. Shields was enjoying his best form of the season last month before rupturing hi...

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