Harpenden News

Harpenden Public Halls has been sold to ChristChurch Harpenden.

Planning and development

Harpenden Public Halls set to become church after sale agreed

Scots have been warned over a fake Universal Credit app targetting people's personal information

Scots have been warned over a fake Universal Credit app targetting people's personal information

Harpenden resident loses £45,000 in 'John Lewis' fraud

The new season of the Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday Football League is under way.

The new season of the Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday Football League is under way.

Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday League: Wheato win first Premier Division game

Sophia Amanor slides Harpenden Town in front against Stevenage. Picture: FREDDIE CLARK

Sophia Amanor slides Harpenden Town in front against Stevenage. Picture: FREDDIE CLARK

Women's Football

Football round-up: Harpenden Town beaten by Stevenage in Herts Women's Senior Cup

An estate agents has obtained prior approval for the conversion of vacant office space to become flats above Harpenden High Street.

An estate agents has obtained prior approval for the conversion of vacant office space to become flats above Harpenden High Street.

Planning and development

Approval for five flats above Harpenden High Street shops

As the nights draw in, opportunists take advantage of unlit homes, but St Albans district officers have been taking a proactive approach to burglars.

As the nights draw in, opportunists take advantage of unlit homes, but St Albans district officers have been taking a proactive approach to burglars.

Two burglaries prevented amid St Albans Police crackdown

The A1081 Luton Road is subject to maintenance between Monday 18 - Friday 22 November.

The A1081 Luton Road is subject to maintenance between Monday 18 - Friday 22 November.

Roadworks causing delays on Harpenden high street

Harpenden High Street.

Harpenden High Street.

Harpenden Town Council issue Banking Hub update

This week's proposals include a new sixth form teaching block and a grade II listed barn conversion.

This week's proposals include a new sixth form teaching block and a grade II listed barn conversion.

Planning and development

5 St Albans planning applications you may have missed this week

Hard work has paid off for the housekeeping team at this Harpenden hospital.

Hard work has paid off for the housekeeping team at this Harpenden hospital.

Team at Harpenden hospital delighted to achieve 'gold' award

Enhancements will increase the choice of burial plots to cater for different cultural and religious customs.

Enhancements will increase the choice of burial plots to cater for different cultural and religious customs.

Planning and development

'Major' £700,000 upgrades planned for council owned cemeteries

Could this site be the new home to a huge Harpenden development?

Could this site be the new home to a huge Harpenden development?

Planning and development

'Scoping opinion' for development of over 500 homes and school in Harpenden

The latest news from the Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday Football League.

The latest news from the Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday Football League.

Herts 1961 Sunday League: Mermaid bounce back from drubbing to claim second win

St Albans City celebrate Kiera Ward's goal. Picture: JIM STANDEN

St Albans City celebrate Kiera Ward's goal. Picture: JIM STANDEN

Women's Football

Women's football round-up: Trio all pick up victories

A proposal for a new teaching block has been submitted on behalf of Katherine Warington School.

A proposal for a new teaching block has been submitted on behalf of Katherine Warington School.

Harpenden school reveals plans for new Sixth Form block

We picked out some of the most powerful pictures from the memorial events in St Albans and Harpenden.

We picked out some of the most powerful pictures from the memorial events in St Albans and Harpenden.

St Albans and Harpenden Remembrance Day services in pictures

106-year-old Raymond Cooledge celebrated his life and reminisced about those he flew alongside today.

106-year-old Raymond Cooledge celebrated his life and reminisced about those he flew alongside today.

106-year-old RAF veteran reminisces on Remembrance Day

Harpenden Town are through to the FA Case third round after victory over Rayleigh Town. Picture: FREDDIE CLARK

Harpenden Town are through to the FA Case third round after victory over Rayleigh Town. Picture: FREDDIE CLARK

Harpenden Town march on in FA Vase with Norfolk trip up next

The exhibition will be held at All Saints Church in Harpenden

The exhibition will be held at All Saints Church in Harpenden

Planning and development

Exhibition of plans for 500 homes in Harpenden

Strafford Arms went top of the Premier Division with a 12-0 win over Mermaid.

Strafford Arms went top of the Premier Division with a 12-0 win over Mermaid.

Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday League: A dirty dozen for Strafford Arms

If the changes go ahead, they are likely to be implemented in early 2025.

If the changes go ahead, they are likely to be implemented in early 2025.

Local government

Revised plans for parking charges in St Albans and Harpenden revealed

Colin and The Zombies will be returning to St Albans and Harpenden this week for their festival between Friday, 9 - Sunday 11, November.

Colin and The Zombies will be returning to St Albans and Harpenden this week for their festival between Friday, 9 - Sunday 11, November.

Q&A with The Zombies lead singer Colin Blunstone

Kate Cherry won

Kate Cherry won

Harpenden businesswoman 'proud' to win prestigious national award

The St Albans school has submitted plans for a new seven-classroom teaching block.

The St Albans school has submitted plans for a new seven-classroom teaching block.

St Albans school aims for new seven-classroom teaching block

This week's planning roundup includes a major development at a St Albans School.

This week's planning roundup includes a major development at a St Albans School.

Planning and development

5 St Albans planning applications you may have missed this week

Our reporter Huw Richards went to Brad & Dills in Harpenden to see what all the fuss is about.

Our reporter Huw Richards went to Brad & Dills in Harpenden to see what all the fuss is about.

Is Brad & Dills Herts' best bagel shop? - Review

The works will begin next week.

The works will begin next week.

Planning and development

Herts road will be resurfaced for motorists' 'comfort and safety'

After setting up its fundraiser on October 9, the Harpenden-based club has now had plans approved for the installation of two outdoor nets.

After setting up its fundraiser on October 9, the Harpenden-based club has now had plans approved for the installation of two outdoor nets.

Planning and development

Harpenden Cricket Club has £50,000 facilities approved amid fundraiser

In the wake of the Budget, MP Collins Lib Dem MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, Victoria Collins, pledged to

In the wake of the Budget, MP Collins Lib Dem MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, Victoria Collins, pledged to

Local government

Harpenden Lib Dems will hold government's 'feet to the fire' following budget

Gymnast Hollie Goodwin claimed the top of the podium at the British Tumbing Championships earlier this month.

Gymnast Hollie Goodwin claimed the top of the podium at the British Tumbing Championships earlier this month.

Harpenden schoolgirl wins national gymnastics title

The latest action from the Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday Football League.

The latest action from the Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday Football League.

Herts 1961 Sunday League: Welwyn Warriors stay unbeaten by holding leaders Six Bells

High-end clothing store Mistr. will takeover Purple Menswear at 33 High Street.

High-end clothing store Mistr. will takeover Purple Menswear at 33 High Street.

Menswear shop to replace Harpenden High Street store

Harpenden's Jack Bigham has been named in the England men's squad for the 2024-2025 season. Picture: LEADERBOARD PHOTOGRAPHY

Harpenden's Jack Bigham has been named in the England men's squad for the 2024-2025 season. Picture: LEADERBOARD PHOTOGRAPHY

Harpenden golfer named in England squad for 2024-2025 season

Queen of Herts pub in Redbourn

Queen of Herts pub in Redbourn

Planning and development

5 St Albans public notices you may have missed this week

The driver has been reported for all offences and is expected in court.

The driver has been reported for all offences and is expected in court.

'Overweight and insecure' van in Harpenden was likely to cause injury

Sophia Amanor remarkably didn't score for Harpenden Town. Picture: TOBY HOWE

Sophia Amanor remarkably didn't score for Harpenden Town. Picture: TOBY HOWE

Women's Football

Saints out of FA Cup but Harps and Mags march on in league

Harpenden's WHSmith is one of 80 stores that will stock vinyl across the UK.

Harpenden's WHSmith is one of 80 stores that will stock vinyl across the UK.

Vinyl records returning to three WHSmith stores in Hertfordshire

Harpenden Town manager Micky Nathan (left) celebrates with his players after the late winner. Picture: TOBY HOWE

Harpenden Town manager Micky Nathan (left) celebrates with his players after the late winner. Picture: TOBY HOWE

Harpenden's late FA Vase joy lands away tie but Colney Heath bow out

Aldwickbury was recently named Independent Boy's School of the Year.

Aldwickbury was recently named Independent Boy's School of the Year.

Harpenden school wins prestigious national award

Bus services will replace Thameslink and East Midlands Railways (EMR) trains between St Albans and St Pancras.

Bus services will replace Thameslink and East Midlands Railways (EMR) trains between St Albans and St Pancras.

All trains cancelled between St Albans and St Pancras this weekend

Plans for three new signs have been approved for vacant unit on Harpenden High Street.

Plans for three new signs have been approved for vacant unit on Harpenden High Street.

Planning and development

Plans for new Harpenden High Street pharmacy make significant progress

Cards for Good Causes wants to 'make your Christmas shopping count'

Cards for Good Causes wants to 'make your Christmas shopping count'

Cards for Good Causes wants to 'make your Christmas shopping count'

Take a trip down memory lane with a list of some of our readers favourite restaurants that have closed over the years.

Take a trip down memory lane with a list of some of our readers favourite restaurants that have closed over the years.

9 St Albans and Harpenden restaurants gone but not forgotten by our readers

St Albans Cathedral lit up by the Aurora Borealis last night.

St Albans Cathedral lit up by the Aurora Borealis last night.

10 years at the Reebok remembered

In pictures - Northern Lights return to dazzle Hertfordshire residents

Chris Cairncross, 36, was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment for shoplifting.

Chris Cairncross, 36, was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment for shoplifting.

Prolific Harpenden shoplifter sentenced after stealing £200 of food and alcohol

Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday League side Strafford Arms advanced in the FA Sunday Cup.

Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday League side Strafford Arms advanced in the FA Sunday Cup.

Hertfordshire 1961 Sunday League: Strafford Arms advance in FA Sunday Cup

Polling Station

Polling Station

Local government

Harpenden North & Rural by-election candidates revealed

Belle Shannon scored twice for Harpenden Town at Histon. Picture: HTFC

Belle Shannon scored twice for Harpenden Town at Histon. Picture: HTFC

Women's Football

Harpenden Town women keep tight hold of top spot with another win

Fynn Sweeting made his first-team debut for Harpenden Town in their loss to Arlesey. Picture: TOBY HOWE

Fynn Sweeting made his first-team debut for Harpenden Town in their loss to Arlesey. Picture: TOBY HOWE

Spartan South Midlands League

Harpenden fail to keep up with the Joneses as Arlesey snatch injury-time winner

A total of 56 schools across St Albans and Harpenden have seen parents sign the pact to wait to give their child a smartphone until at least the end of Year 9 (age 14).

A total of 56 schools across St Albans and Harpenden have seen parents sign the pact to wait to give their child a smartphone until at least the end of Year 9 (age 14).

St Albans and Harpenden support Smarphone Free Childhood campaign

These planning applications could impact St Albans and Harpenden residents.

These planning applications could impact St Albans and Harpenden residents.

Planning and development

5 St Albans and Harpenden planning applications you should know about

Matt Borrell (front) has organised Saturday's event in a bid to combat homophobia within the sport.

Matt Borrell (front) has organised Saturday's event in a bid to combat homophobia within the sport.

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Teacher and rugby player to stage match in aid of LGBTQ+ charity

Five Hertfordshire postcode's were successful in August's People's Postcode Lottery.

Five Hertfordshire postcode's were successful in August's People's Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode Lottery

5 Hertfordshire winners in September's People's Postcode Lottery

Joh-Kiel Belton-McKenzie will appear at St Albans Crown Court later this month.

Joh-Kiel Belton-McKenzie will appear at St Albans Crown Court later this month.

Man charged after Mercedes stolen in Harpenden