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The nation is craving protein, but Vermont dairy isn’t cashing in

Vermont dairy farmers are facing tough times as some dairy processors give up on the state despite a national increase in demand for protein

The Independent UK

Mounjaro burglars caught stealing £1m of weight loss drug from warehouse

A trio of burglars were caught stealing £1m worth of Mounjaro from a St Albans warehouse.

The Independent UK

Dairy Farmers of America to ‘idle’ its St. Albans plant in Vermont, affecting 80 employees

Dairy Farmers of America has announced the closure of its milk processing plant and creamery in St. Albans, Vermont

The Independent UK

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First-time buyer hot and cold spots reveal north-south divide

Rightmove said it was seeing the strongest asking-price growth in locations where homes remained ‘within reach’ for more people

Evening Standard

The northern town where you can buy four homes for the price of one in St Albans

Average asking prices for typical first-time buyer homes in some parts of Britain have jumped by nearly a fifth over the past year

The Independent UK

Country diary: Orchids, plums and pine cones – all bursting out of cathedral walls

St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire: The chapel here is a wonderful curiosity, thanks to its restoration by a green-fingered Victorian sculptor

The Guardian - UK

DWP pays out £35m in Cold Weather Payments – how to check your area

Over £35 million has been spent on the scheme this year

The Independent UK

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Traffic chaos as crashes shut parts of M25 and M1 on London’s outskirts

The M25 was closed anti-clockwise between junctions 23 (South Mimms) and 22 (St Albans) following an incident shortly after 6.30am

Evening Standard

Cold Weather Payments triggered in over 400 UK postcode areas - full list revealed

Sub-zero temperatures mean eligible benefit claimants will automatically receive the £25 payment

Evening Standard

Nearly 1.5 million households to receive cold weather payment this year

Over 800 postcode areas have now experienced over a week of freezing weather

The Independent UK

Wednesday briefing: What St Albans tells us about Britain’s changing pub culture

In today’s newsletter: With young people drinking less, and landlords wrestling with unpredictable trade, one city’s pub history offers clues to the future of Britain’s boozers

The Guardian - UK

Gracey's: Beloved NYC-style pizzeria finds first permanent home in London

The permanent site follows regular residencies and pop-ups around town

Evening Standard

London Bridge Station Evacuated After Police Respond to Suspicious Behavior on Train

Police evacuated multiple platforms at London Bridge station after reports of suspicious behavior on a train arriving from St Albans. No threat was found, and services have since resumed.

International Business Times UK

Ex-London’s Burning star John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls

The 53-year-old actor was convicted at St Albans Crown Court of assaulting the two girls at a friend’s home

Evening Standard

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'Too Drunk to Consent?' Former Grange Hill Star John Alford Trial Takes Shocking Turn

Former TV star John Alford faces trial accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls during a 2022 party, with charges heard at St Albans Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Oliver Tarvet latest score and updates

The minnow from St Albans faces the world No2

Evening Standard

Briton ranked at 733 ‘staying present’ ahead of Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon match

Oliver Tarvet, 21, from St Albans, Hertfordshire, will play the defending Wimbledon champion on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

‘The crux of all evil’: what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s?

It’s a year since teachers in St Albans asked parents not to give younger children smartphones. How successful have they been? What do the kids think about it? And has it made the adults think about their own ‘addiction’?

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The Independent UK

When we saw how damaging social media was for our pupils, we banned smartphones in school. This is what happened

In May 2024, headteachers at primary schools in St Albans told families their learning environments would be smartphone free and urged parents not to give their children the devices until the age of 14. Nearly a year into the experiment, Holly Bancroft explores the impact at one school

Evening Standard

Hotspots where households have ‘most and least financial resilience’ identified

A finance expert said there is a ‘vast gulf’ between the capitals of resilience and the places where money is stretched.

Louder

“We were limited by venues, by the number of people in the band. We wanted to play louder. Everyone had been talking about going electric as Dylan had. None of us had the budget…” Maddy Prior’s history of Steeleye Span

From breaking out of local clubs to touring with Jethro Tull and attracting guest spots from David Bowie and Peter Sellers, the leading light of British folk looks back – and forward

Wallpaper

Into the groove: Henriksen House is the UK’s first home extension featuring exposed clay block walls

Architect Michael Henriksen uses textured clay blocks, cork flooring and self-built joinery to transform his family home in St Albans near London

The Independent UK

Tom Doherty latest: Search called off for missing British doctor in Pyrenees, six days after he disappeared

Father-of-four from St Albans is experienced walker, but has been missing since Tuesday evening

International Business Times UK

List Of UK Towns And Cities 'Best For Job Opportunities' Revealed With Top Spot Seeing People Earning £40K Yearly

Ciphr's comprehensive study ranks the top UK cities for job opportunities and salaries, highlighting Winchester as the best city overall based on various economic indicators.

The Independent UK

The Zombies’ Rod Argent announces retirement from touring following stroke

The keyboardist and vocalist formed the band in St Albans in 1961

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