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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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If you know someone with debt problems in Harpenden help is at hand. Harpenden Money Advice Centre is a charity providing confidential, non-judgemental and impartial debt and budgeting advice.

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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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Do you need support with your energy or food bills?

Harpenden Town Council can help.

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HOW SAFE WILL HARPENDEN’S AIR BE WITH MORE AIRPORT EXPANSION? The UK already has more than 100,000 people dying every year from lung conditions.

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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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More drivers than ever are switching off for cleaner air.

ARE YOU AN IDLER?

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Did you know there’s a Talking Newspaper (‘SADTN’) to keep visually impaired residents and others in touch with what is happening in Harpenden, St Albans and the surrounding communities. 

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BE AWARE OF THE ON LINE FRAUDSTERS. Online fraud and digital

wallet hacks now account

for 19.8% of UK fraud cases.

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As featured at Classics on the Common. 

Herts Constabulary.

Preventing your car from theft. Learn more

Improvements planned at Harpenden’s Station,

Harding Parade and Station Road.

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Fresh fish on sale every Tuesday from Mawers.

We’ve been doing it for 40 years! Concourse by Library.

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Sept. How YWAM Harpenden help support Ukraine families.

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Sept 21.Timetable for St Albans District’s Local Plan announced. Major implications for Harpenden.

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FREE Phone hotline launched to help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes and cut bills. Learn more

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

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Bim Afolami MP speaks out on Big Oil, Green energy and tax funding. At the Lyndhurst conference.

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Have you ever wondered how to fund your social care as you get older?  The Lyndhurst conference explains.

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Conference organisers Lyndhurst gave their views on: Portfolio Construction and Fund selection.

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Affordable Homes site back in development at Roan Place, Harpenden. Learn more.

New integrated urgent care hub for Harpenden & St Albans area residents finally opens at St Albans Hospital. Learn more

HARPENDEN’S HSBC TO CLOSE JULY 18 2023

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Jan 17. Luton Airport numbers in 2022 hit 13 million passengers. How do you like the sound of 19 million going up to 32 million?

And all from 1 runway!

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Jan. Shock news CONFIRMED.Work on Harpenden Public Halls to cease whilst St Albans District Council consider selling the site. Learn more

Feb. Harpenden’s new Skateboard arena in Rothamsted Park - Approved by Town Council.

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Feb. St Albans City and District Council has carried out a strategic review of its major development projects in light of difficult economic conditions.  Learn more

Feb 16.NEW social housing strategy for St Albans District inc Harpenden Learn more

March. A 63 bed Care

Home owned by Porthaven Properties is now taking shape in Coldharbour Lane.

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March 2. Shock news in Harpenden.     Jarvis Contracting  into administration with the loss of 70 employees.

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Jarvis Homes Ltd and Jarvis Commercial Ltd continue to trade as normal

May Bim Afolami MP launches bid to stop NEW LUTON AIRPORT EXPANSION PLANS to 32 mppa 

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March 22. New first-class sports facility for Harpenden with an Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP)

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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

May. The Luton DART, a ground-breaking transit project to Luton Airport   launched on 27th March

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May 5. Copy that communicates. What to write to influence business growth.

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May 10. Choose your own crown jewels at Loveweds and commemorate the Coronation.

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July 15. New Music Festival supports up and coming artists. At KWS. Noon -10.30pm.

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May. How YWAM  Harpenden helped earthquake survivors following the recent earthquake in Turkey.

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Support the AT Society at St Albans Half Marathon -

Sunday 11th June ,

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May 19. Would you be happy to pay £10 to visit your  NHS GP?

Suggestions from the recent UN Harpenden discussion.

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May.The James Marshall Fund have a vacancy for Trustees, Would you like to help young people in Harpenden and have a rewarding role? Learn more

May 22. How would you like to be a potter? Pleasure or therapy in Harpenden. Learn more.

May. The Harpenden Child Contact Centre - helping children and families now and in the years ahead. Learn more

Meet award winning artist FABIAN PEREZ on June 11 at Clarendon Fine Art.

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June. Watford Hospital expansion gets Government funding to proceed.

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Make your Dad happy with a Father’s Day treat from a range of Harpenden businesses. CLICK HERE

June 1. Town Council gives a resounding NO to the L&G 550 homes in North West Harpenden.

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June 6.

Barclays Bank to close on Sept 6th. Bim Afolami MP takes action...Learn more.

Saturday June 3....Not one but TWO artists from Molasses House have works accepted for the 2023 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Learn more

Saturday June 17. Harpenden’s Summer Carnival. Fun for the family.

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