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Genetic modification of plants will be essential to avert future food shortages.









The team, from Rothamsted Research and from Syngenta Crop Science and Symmetry Bioanalytics in the US are working to develop new strategies.

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Zuckermaus Artisan Bakery gaining more fans. New BABKA bread a must for lovers of chocolate.

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How can we in Harpenden help Save the Planet?

Reduce Your carbon footprint? Be more sustainable.?

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New Garden Town planned close to Harpenden.

Hemel Garden Communities.

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Feeling “frazzled” and  need to talk and share your stories. Frazzled Cafe is NEW in Harpenden. At the EMC every Monday.

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Shock NHS medicines wastage revealed. See the evidence here in Harpenden.

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Harpenden Helping Hand are looking to recruit more drivers to help meet the needs of local people? LEARN MORE or go to

www.harpendenhelpinghand.org.uk

Watford Hospital expansion gets Government funding to proceed.Learn more

May 24. Decision by Sec of State for Transport on Luton Airport plan to increase passengers to 32 Million pa delayed until Oct 4. Learn more

Volunteering at the Memory Lane Cafe brings me a lot of joy. Find out how it helps those with Dementia.

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May 16. A Planning application is now at SADC for a hundred homes as part of the East car park at Harpenden Station

July 30 . New Rothamsted Skatepark cancelled due to lack of funding. Possible refurb of existing site?

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Oct. Volunteer drivers needed to help transport members of our community. Contact Helping Hand

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Oct. Please be aware of a car park scam involving car parks using the PayByPhone Service.

It arises when people search for the PayByPhone app or website.

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Oct. Massive distribution centre now under way by M1 junction 10. HGV Traffic to increase dramatically. Learn more

Oct. New Photography competition launched by the Harpenden Society and the Harpenden Photographic Society. 

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Aug. Darlish - Award from the Harpenden Society. Learn more

OCT. Outstanding service in Harpenden recognised by the Town Council for Helen Loveland.

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Aug. Our new MP  Victoria Collins gives her views on Harpenden’s future. EXCLUSIVE

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Aug. Silver Palate Deli- Award from the Harpenden Society. Learn more

Oct 17 event. Are you concerned about the mental health of young people in Harpenden?

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Oct.5th, Fun for all the family with games and events plus apples galore at Highfield Oval

11.30 - 4pm

Sept. Loveweds Jewellers of Harpenden. More than just engagement and wedding rings.

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Tuesday Sept 25. Local Plan Update from SADC.

Consultation to open on whether draft Local Plan conforms to national planning policies. Link to consultation here.

Oct. Can you help the AT Society with their Christmas Planning? Learn more

SEPT 29. Harpenden Town Women crush Kings Lynn Town Ladies 15 - 0

Match report

Dec 7 -30 PANTO time at the EMC

Sept 5. Prestigious Harpenden Society Plaque presented for the development of Station House in Station Approach, Harpenden.

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Sept 8. Two new operating theatres at St Albans hospital to open Spring 2025. Learn more

Oct 5. Coming Soon...

Artist in Residence at

Harpenden Library

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Sept. New weekly advice service comes to Harpenden. Citizens Advice St Albans District and the Harpenden Trust

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A NEW Cafe in the Park

By Brad & Dills

NOW OPEN Learn more

SEPT 27. Harpenden Town Council meeting Sept 23 confirms opposition to High Street parking plans. Learn more

Sept 13. The decision on Luton Airport expansion proposals has been delayed until Jan 3rd 2025.

Sept 18. Harpenden Town Council Celebrates Banking Hub Campaign Success.

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Sept. Rayden Solicitors, proud sponsors of the Harpenden Food & Drink festival also raised money for their charity of the year - Rett UK. Learn more

Sept 19. Harpenden’s emergency medical services get welcome boost thanks to Rotary in Harpenden. Learn more

Sept 27. New Care Home now under way in Southdown at the old Pan Autos site.

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Oct 19. Upcoming Talk, by United Nations Association Harpenden. The East-West European Conflict.

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Oct 5. Rory Browne Pop Up Art Exhibition at the Oval, 12.30 - 4pm ‘Paintings through the seasons’

Oct 3. New tipping laws will benefit hospitality workers. Your tips will now be assured of going to staff. Learn more

Oct 15. 6 - 7pm. How to make your garden  a wildlife haven.  Free talk at Harpenden Library. Learn more & Book your ticket.

October offer. FREE TILES with your bathroom from Ripples in Harpenden. Learn more

Saturday Oct 12, 6pm - 8pm Clarendon Fine Art, Harpenden.

Come and meet abstract artist Simon Kenny