Latest News
15:01 - 09 February 2010
A SURVEYOR caught with over 2,000 child sex abuse images on his laptop has escaped jail. Kiernan Connolly, 36, of Garden Close in Harpenden, was given a suspended prison sentence and was ordered to attend an internet sex offenders programme by a judge at... Full Story »
12:59 - 09 February 2010
TWO popular pubs in St Albans are hosting a month-long quizathon to find the city s cleverest customers. The Three Hammers and The King William IV, both Ember Inns pubs, are hosting two quizzes a week throughout February and are offering teams the chance... Full Story »
12:05 - 09 February 2010
A CHALLENGE trophy in memory of a St Albans soldier who died in Afghanistan is up for grabs again this summer. Teams of four are invited to compete in the Captain James Philippson Three Peaks Challenge Trophy on June 11, the anniversary of his death. Capt... Full Story »
Travel Reviews
13:54 - 16 October 2009
SUMMER 2009 could very well be remembered for one thing – the staycation. For those not in the know, a staycation is a vacation while staying in the UK. Get it? It s easy to see why this simple marketing buzz word has become ingrained in the nation s psyc... Full Story »
15:54 - 04 September 2009
WITHOUT the happenstance of one man s birth, would Stratford-upon-Avon have been a town just like so many others in the Midlands? Unquestionably the legacy of the Bard can be felt wherever you look - from souvenir shops and pubs to museums and boat trips,... Full Story »
Local Clubs News
11:58 - 22 November 2009
I WILL do anything for the sake of journalism. From military fitness training to baton twirling and fishing for trout, I ve done many a strange thing in an attempt to entertain Herts Ad readers and I ll be damned if I ever turn down a good, hearty challen... Full Story »
13:14 - 10 August 2009
AS an avid pescetarian, fish is very often my dish of the day. Whether it be a meaty tuna steak or a delicate dover sole, I go crazy for a good piece of fish and have no doubt already eaten more than my fair share of the watery world. So, encouraged by th... Full Story »
All Bands
09:38 - 24 December 2009
Anno Domini Members: Andy Dundas and Richard Massara. From: St Albans Record Label: Manic Records UK Influences: Jean Michel Jarre, Erasure, OMD and The Pet Shop Boys. Background: Formed in 1970, the band started out performing cover versions of such hit... Full Story »
12:04 - 21 August 2009
The Stacey Smith Band Members: Stacey Smith and band Genre: Melodic and acoustic with a touch of rock and country and western. From: St Albans Influences: Neil Young, Alison Krauss, Beatles, Dolly Parton, Biffy Clyro Background: Stacey, a former Fran... Full Story »
Business News
09:19 - 08 February 2010
SHADOW business secretary Ken Clarke MP will be the special guest of the St Albans District Chamber of Commerce at their next business lunch. Mr Clarke, MP for Rushcliffe and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, will be speaking and taking questions on the... Full Story »
09:07 - 08 February 2010
AFTER a year spent searching the European market for a dedicated tool room truck with the flexibility to lift and handle a wide range of tooling sizes, leading injection moulding manufacturer McKechnie Plastic Components turned to Harpenden s Stanley Hand... Full Story »
Grove House
12:06 - 07 February 2010
A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who took part in the 2009 Herts 10K has come from the staff and patients of Grove House. More people than ever took part, either walking or running the 10K cross-country course at Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, last Octobe...
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06:44 - 07 February 2010
CRICKETING legend Graham Gooch will be the guest of honour at a Grove House fundraising event next month. The former captain of the England cricket team will be at the Noke Hotel in St Albans on the evening of Thursday, March 25, to present an evening of...
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Put The Brakes On Freight News
11:26 - 05 January 2010
A DECISION on the outcome of the rail freight depot inquiry will be made on or before June 23. STRiFE – Stop the Rail Freight Exchange – has been notified of the date range in a letter from The Planning Inspectorate. The inquiry – the second into an appli... Full Story »
11:09 - 23 December 2009
HELIOSLOUGH set out to discredit arguments put forward by the district council and STRiFE when making their closing submission to the public inquiry. Speaking on Friday, the developers insisted that the Secretary of State s (SoS) decision letter following... Full Story »