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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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HARPENDEN PEOPLE LOVE READING THE NEWS ON HARPENDIA.

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

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.

Jan. BANKING HUB Now open Wed  Dec 11 in Harpenden Town Hall.

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

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

Jan. A totally new concept to Wellness is now available in Harpenden.

It’s all thanks to Harpenden resident Helen Hindley,the founder of Regency Health Ltd. Learn more.

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

Nov 14. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR OFFICE  SPACE?

Then look no further than STANTA, Learn more

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

Delayed until Feb 6.

BRAYLEY KIA Grand Opening Event Spectacular.  WINTER SALE now on


Jan. 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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Following Skate Park cancellation, PARC charity returns donated funds & gives residual sum of £2,432.04 to the Pioneer Club on 6th December. Learn more

Jan No child should go hungry...

School diners for disadvantaged childrenLearn more about fundraising

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

Jan 8. Big savings on the Harpenden  High Street at the Sales, Learn more

Ripples Winter Sale NOW ON

Carols on the Common - a new Harpenden tradition

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Sat Feb 8 at 10.15. Harpenden UNA Discussion at the Salvation Army Hall.

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Dick Whittington at the EMC, Harpenden, Jan 23rd -26th from The Hurst Children's Theatre Group.

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PARKING FEES DECISION FROM SADC TO BE ANNOUNCED  BEWEEN JAN 13 - JAN 31.

JAN 21. JUST A FEW SEATS LEFT FOR THIS LOCAL PLAN MEETING. BOOK NOW