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'Rape claim has ruined my life'

Pantellis Jackson was accused of rape but found not guilty by a jury.

2:07pm Wednesday 9th July 2008

A St Albans man falsely accused of rape has spoken exclusively to the Review about his ordeal.

Digging up our colourful past

Members of the Herts & District Metal Detecting Society, with Mark Becher, second from right.

7:37am Friday 4th July 2008

St Albans' rich history is buried beneath our feet just waiting to be discovered.

'We need to find out how people die'

4:01pm Wednesday 4th June 2008

The coroner’s office is one of the busiest offices in the county.

The union of mind, body and soul

8:43am Tuesday 27th May 2008

TIBETIAN spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is currently enjoying a trip to the UK and after learning that children as young as two have followed in his footsteps and have taken up yoga.

War on crime

8:34am Friday 2nd May 2008

THE fear of crime is something that all forces have to tackle, and Hertfordshire is no different.

Winning the war on crime

9:02am Wednesday 30th April 2008

The latest crime figures for the district were released by the Home Office this month and show an overall drop in incidents of approximately seven per cent. Overall there are a few areas which stand out - Emma Clark asks those in charge of policing what it means for St Albans.

Discovering a new world on a wing

David Bellamy and Molly Lowin at the Butterfly World launch in London.

3:54pm Thursday 27th March 2008

Butterfly World, a new attraction due to open in St Albans from next year, aims to protect our native species of moths and butterflies. Melanie Dakin reports.

Giving children a sporting chance

Many schools in St Albans do not play rugby anymore.

12:34pm Thursday 20th March 2008

As the London Olympics draw ever closer, Alex Lewis takes a look at an organisation that gives out grants to St Albans youngsters with sporting talent. "THE days of the strip cartoon character Alf Tupper, who just needed his vest to become a champion runner, are over.

Firing up enthusiasm for a new life

Youngsters get to grips with one of the drills.

9:18am Wednesday 5th March 2008

Emma Clark visits Welwyn Garden City Fire Station to take a look at one of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's latest community projects - a boot camp-style scheme to help teenagers realise their potential - while forcing them to take a look at their attitude.

What has Tesco got in store?

The planned Tesco store

7:22am Thursday 21st February 2008

As Tesco buys the former Shredded Wheat factory site in Welwyn Garden City and plans are submitted for a Tesco superstore in London Road, St Albans, there are fears about its impact.


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Youths 'join gangs for role models'

Report said the unexpected rise in child victims was cause for concern

Updated 5:58pm Friday 8th August 2008

A lack of adult role models is fuelling a rise in UK youngsters joining gangs, a charity said.


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