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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oct. E-scooters being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire. Learn more

Nov. Herts Police make concerted efforts to stop shoplifting with many arrests. Learn more

Jan. Harpenden Public Halls bought by ChristChurch Harpenden for use as a permanent building for their church. Learn more.

Feb. Summer holidays are being offered now. Are you ready to look at the options? Then look to Travel Four Seasons of course.

Dec. Police officers recognised for going above and beyond in Harpenden and St Albans.

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Spring 2026 Coming to Southdown. A new Care Home on the old Pan Autos site. Learn more

Thursday, 27th March – Saturday, 29th March

Katherine Warington School to Wow Audiences with “Legally Blonde” This Spring.

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Tuesday Feb 25, Celebrate Chinese New Year at Chef Peking.

Jan 22. Victoria Collins MP responds to government’s decision to delay construction at Watford General Hospital.  Learn more


SUNDAY 9th Feb. Stunning  4 -1 win for Harpenden Town Women v Colney Heath Ladies in Football League Plate Quarter Final,   Full match Report here

HOW TO SHOW YOUR LOVE THIS VALENTINES DAY ON THE HARPENDEN HIGH STREET.

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JAN 28. A  new way to attain fitness in 2025 here in Harpenden with fit20.

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FEB Entertainments at the EMC

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FEB 17. SADC announce Charges to be introduced at on-street parking bays in Harpenden, (and St Albans)  and a brand new Access Pass for older residents using the Council’s car parks.

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Feb. Harpenden Town Council seeking further legal  advice on the implementation on on street parking charges  imposed by SADC. Learn more

Feb 3. Further comments of disapproval from our MP Victoria Collins AND The Harpenden Society.

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Feb 4. Parking meters being installed in the Harpenden High St ready for Feb 17 start of payments.

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Feb 6, Harpenden Town FC announce sponsorship deal with Specsavers in Harpenden. Learn more

March 1st Harpenden Choral Society. Mozart Requiem. Learn more and how to book.

Feb 7, Enjoy a Gallery Tour this weekend to see some striking art with a difference at Molasses House in Station Rd.

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Feb 6, Kia Brayleys new Showroom opening with VIP event. Learn more

Feb 25. Learn more about Harpenden’s famous painter

Frank O. Salisbury, Painter Laureate of this parish 1874-1962

At: Eric Morecambe Centre

Rothamsted Park. Details here

Feb 11. Innovative Access Permit launched to make car parking easier for older people in Harpenden. Learn more

Feb 11. The upper tier of the Sainsbury’s  Harpenden car park - leased by St Albans City and District  Council - has been shut for safety reasons until further notice.

Feb 9, Superb Classical Music Concert from the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra in Hatfield. Learn more

Feb 12. Parking Meter Installation incompetence  by SADC.  Bowers Way unit removed & re installed out side Clarendon Fine Arts. Learn more

Sat March 22, Public meeting by the UN Association Harpenden. Learn more and how to book,

"Shape Of You - The Music Of Ed Sheeran"

 The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden

Thursday, 27th March 2025, at 7.00pm

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION – TO APRIL 2025.

At Harpenden’s History Museum

GROWTH OF HARPENDEN: FROM VILLAGE TO TOWN – 1860-1914

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