A six-strong delegation from Gansu Province in China has visited Harpenden to explore the hometown of local hero George Hogg. Gansu is in the north-west of China through which the ancient Silk Road passed. Shandan, located in Gansu Province, is the town to which Harpenden schoolmaster George Hogg led 60 school...
A huge fight broke out in The George pub in Harpenden High Street on Saturday night before spilling out into the road. The incident kicked off just before midnight between two groups of men, and witnesses say as it escalated those involved were pushed out of the premises, where a video...
An inspirational Harpenden mother is celebrating her 10-year milestone free from cancer in the best way she knows how; by giving back and supporting others. A decade ago, Angel Ashcroft was facing the unthinkable. She had a diagnosis of triple negative grade 3 breast cancer while 22 weeks pregnant with her...
Harpenden Town Council is considering commissioning a third party market research firm to survey local residents and retailers about the impact of on-street parking charges. Town clerk Carl Chivers has already written to SADC seeking a review the current policy ahead of the start of SADC's September budget-setting process given the...
The Inn on the Green in Harpenden is set to reopen with an improved look and feel this autumn following a six-figure investment. Situated on Leyton Road overlooking the village green, the Greene King pub will temporarily close to the public from Monday whilst renovations take place, with the upgraded venue...
Award-winning Harpenden photographer Steve Collins has launched a 2026 calendar featuring many of his images of ‘Britain’s Most Desirable Town’. The limited edition release features 12 seasonal images around Harpenden, including iconic landmarks such as Rothamsted Park, Lydekker Park, HarpendenCommon, Batford Springs, Southdown Ponds and The Nickey Line, as well as...
The new all-weather pitch at Katherine Warington School has been recognised with a Certificate of Merit from the Harpenden Society. The award commemorates the significant contribution the facility has made to both the school and the wider community since its opening in early 2024. School business manager Dean Inns said: "We are...
The history of farm life at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden was the subject of display of old photos at Rothamsted Manor as part of Heritage Open Day, including images of the laboratory, staff, chalk spreaders, ploughing and tractors. Crop experimentation at Rothamsted began in 1843 and led to the transformation of...
When it comes to fundraising, few organisations do it better than Spotlight on Africa. The Harpenden-based charity has been making a difference since 2007, and their latest event was a true testament to their passion and community spirit. Dedicated trustee Wendy Houson was hands-on in organising a charity abseil down the...
Following previous features looking at those people buried at Fleetville Cemetery, the parish churches of St Albans and the Cathedral, we find out more about the history and burials of St Ncholas’ Church in Harpenden...
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