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JANUARY 2026 Editor. Ron Taylor
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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How can we in Harpenden help Save the Planet?
Reduce Your carbon footprint? Be more sustainable.?
Feeling “frazzled” and need to talk and share your stories. Frazzled Cafe is NEW in Harpenden. At the EMC every Monday.
Harpenden Helping Hand are looking to recruit more drivers to help meet the needs of local people? LEARN MORE or go to
Volunteering at the Memory Lane Cafe brings me a lot of joy. Find out how it helps those with Dementia.
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.
Jan. Two new operating theatres at St Albans hospital to open Spring 2025. Learn more
Oct. E-scooters being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire. Learn more
Harpenden Public Halls bought by ChristChurch Harpenden for use as a permanent building for their church. Learn more.
April, PCC welcomes funding for more neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs in Hertfordshire. Learn more
Feb 18. Shock News , SADC approves 550 Homes development in NW Harpenden, despite the Local Plan recommending only 290 homes.
Sept 23. Harpenden Business Forum generates active support for local businesses following meeting at Red Gables Sept 15 Learn more
Support the National Spitfire Project by owning a Supermarine Spitfire sculpture from Molasses House in Station Rd. Learn more
Dec 8. Judicial Review of Luton Airport expansion decision made in favour of the Government as airport expansion was NOT unlawful. Learn more
Scam Alert - Lifeline Service . Herts Constabularly have issued a warning. Learn more
Nov The tastiest and healthiest cakes and pastries in Harpenden.
From ARTICHOKE BAKE & MORE in Leyton road.
Nov. New Appointment system for booking a GP at Davenport House
Surgery. Learn more
Dec. NEW DROP OFF AND PASSENGER COLLECTION PARKING arrangements at London Luton Airport. Learn more
Nov. NEW CAFE NOW OPEN at ARTICHOKE BAKE & MORE in Leyton Road.
Nov. Are you fed up with Fly Tippers dumping rubbish in residential area? JUSTICE done,
Learn more
Harpenden Banking Hub will move permanently to the High Street in February at corner of Thompsons Close
Harpenden Town Mayor opens new playground at St Nicholas School during Parliament Week. (Nov 24 -30) Learn more
Dec. SADC has voted for the option of two unitary authorities as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire. Learn more
SALES galore across the Harpenden High Street LEARN MORE
Have your say on local policing priorities across Hertfordshire.
Anti-social behaviour, speeding and drug crime are just some of the issues that Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Hertfordshire have been working to address over the past three months . Learn more
Dec 27. News from SPARTAN South Midlands League PREMIER DIVISION.
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Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner strongly opposed to Government’s plans to scrap Jury trials
Dec. fit20 Harpenden Celebrates One Year with 160 Members and Remarkable Local Results. Learn more
Dec 12, Town Council Xmas Window competition winners announced.
Dec 16. NEW. A kids’ cookbook just in time for Christmas
‘Patti’s Yum Yums for kids Tum Tums’
It’s available on Amazon .
Feb 6."From Gold To Rio - The Greatest Hits Of Spandau Ballet And Duran Duran"
Feb 8.
"Living The Life Of Riley"
A Nationally Acclaimed Stage Play
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Shows Starts At 7.30pm
