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Investigators at the scene of a stabbing in St. Albans

A man in his 30's was stabbed in St Albans. The Air Ambulance was called and he was transferred to Watford to be stabilised before being...

by Craig Shepheard in United Kingdom on 11/05/2012

Business

Burton Foods launch Bing Maps Game

Burton's Foods, famous for Jammie Dodgers, is to launch a digital game using Bing maps as part of an integrated campaign designed to help the...

by Craig Shepheard in United Kingdom on 09/05/2012

Business

Premier Foods tight lipped over Spreads business

Premier Foods plc has declined to comment on reports that a number of private-equity firms are trying to buy its spreads business for up to £180m,...

by Craig Shepheard in United Kingdom on 09/05/2012

11/05/2012 - Investigators at the scene of a stabbing in St. Albans - United Kingdom - A man in his 30's was stabbed in...
09/05/2012 - Burton Foods launch Bing Maps Game - United Kingdom - Burton's Foods, famous for Jammie...
09/05/2012 - Premier Foods tight lipped over Spreads business - United Kingdom - Premier Foods plc has declined to...
09/05/2012 - Sainsbury's announce better than expected profits - United Kingdom - Sainsbury's announced a better-...
09/05/2012 - Clinton Cards may be forced into Administration - United Kingdom - More than 8,000 staff in nearly 630...
03/05/2012 - Low Local Election turnout predicted due to poor weather - United Kingdom - The local election turnout across the...
25/04/2012 - Rainstorms lash England - United Kingdom - Severe Rainstorms lash the whole of...
24/04/2012 - Fans go crazy for Justin Bieber in London - United Kingdom - Justin Bieber fans, called '...
22/04/2012 - St George's Day parade in St Albans - United Kingdom - Thousands turn up to watch the St...
19/04/2012 - Thunder, Lightning and Hailstones hit England - United Kingdom - Thunder and Lightning closely followed...

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Investigators at the scene of a stabbing in St. Albans

Society

Investigators at the scene of a stabbing in St. Albans

A man in his 30's was stabbed in St Albans. The Air Ambulance was called and he was transferred to Watford to be stabilised before being transferred to a London Hospital. The attac...
by Craig Shepheard, on 11th of May 2012
Burton Foods launch Bing Maps Game

Business

Burton Foods launch Bing Maps Game

Burton's Foods, famous for Jammie Dodgers, is to launch a digital game using Bing maps as part of an integrated campaign designed to help the classic brand resonate with younger te...
by Craig Shepheard, on 9th of May 2012
Premier Foods tight lipped over Spreads business

Business

Premier Foods tight lipped over Spreads business

Premier Foods plc has declined to comment on reports that a number of private-equity firms are trying to buy its spreads business for up to £180m, which includes Sun-Pat Peanut Butter a...
by Craig Shepheard, on 9th of May 2012
Sainsbury's announce better than expected profits

Business

Sainsbury's announce better than expected profits

Sainsbury's announced a better-than-expected 7% rise in full-year profits to £712 million, the UK's third largest chain said it would also reduce annual space growth from more...
by Craig Shepheard, on 9th of May 2012
Clinton Cards may be forced into Administration

Business

Clinton Cards may be forced into Administration

More than 8,000 staff in nearly 630 stores wait to hear whether Clinton Cards are forced into Administration. At its peak Clinton's owned 1,145 shops, making it one of the country&...
by Craig Shepheard, on 9th of May 2012
Low Local Election turnout predicted due to poor weather

Politics

Low Local Election turnout predicted due to poor weathe...

The local election turnout across the United Kingdom is predicted to be lower than normal due to bad weather with some parts of the country experiencing very heavy rain.
by Craig Shepheard, on 3rd of May 2012
Rainstorms lash England

Environment

Rainstorms lash England

Severe Rainstorms lash the whole of England as localised flooding causes travel chaos. Market traders stay away from the St Albans market due to the poor weather.
by Craig Shepheard, on 25th of April 2012
Fans go crazy for Justin Bieber in London

Arts & Entertainment

Fans go crazy for Justin Bieber in London

Justin Bieber fans, called 'Beliebers', wait at his hotel for him. Justin is in London to promote his upcoming album Believe.
by Emma Head, on 24th of April 2012
St George's Day parade in St Albans

Our World

St George's Day parade in St Albans

Thousands turn up to watch the St Albans Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers take part in a St George's Parade and Service at St Albans Cathedral.
by Craig Shepheard, on 22nd of April 2012
Thunder, Lightning and Hailstones hit England

Environment

Thunder, Lightning and Hailstones hit England

Thunder and Lightning closely followed by Hailstones hit St Albans this afternoon just as children were walking home from school.
by Craig Shepheard, on 19th of April 2012
Tanker drivers' strike causes panic buying to start

Our World

Tanker drivers' strike causes panic buying to start

The queues into the petrol station have been long all day according to a local resident. He said, "he had never seen queues like this in the 20 that he lived opposite the petrol st...
by Craig Shepheard, on 29th of March 2012
Shoppers rush to buy Mothers Day Flowers in St Albans - United Kingdom

Our World

Shoppers rush to buy Mothers Day Flowers in St Albans -...

Loads of shoppers were buying flowers on the day before Mothering Sunday in St Albans, England.
by Craig Shepheard, on 17th of March 2012
Sun on Sunday - First Edition Hits Newsstands

Business

Sun on Sunday - First Edition Hits Newsstands

The Sun on Sunday First Edition hits the Newsstands.
by Craig Shepheard, on 26th of February 2012
Burst Water Pipes at a Boots Store - St Albans

Environment

Burst Water Pipes at a Boots Store - St Albans

The front entrance of Boots The Chemist had to be shut due to a burst water pipe above the doorway. The temperatures had dropped to -12C the night prior. Staff were directing customers ...
by Craig Shepheard, on 11th of February 2012
Hundreds join in Sledging Fun - St Albans

Our World

Hundreds join in Sledging Fun - St Albans

Hundreds of people enjoy some sledging fun on the steep slope in the grounds of St Albans Cathedral. The heavy snow fall overnight is causing traffic chaos across England. St Albans, Lo...
by Craig Shepheard, on 5th of February 2012
Jamie Oliver's new Italian Restaurant about to open in St. Albans

Business

Jamie Oliver's new Italian Restaurant about to open in ...

Jamie Oliver's new Italian Restaurant in St Albans shortly before the opening on 5th February 2012. St Albans, UK. 27th January 2012
by Craig Shepheard, on 27th of January 2012
Retailers struggle despite offering upto 70% discounts

Business

Retailers struggle despite offering upto 70% discounts

Retailers appear to struggle despite offering upto 70% discounts. Big ticket names like Sony, Dash and Accessorize are shutting stores despite trying to entice shoppers with large sales...
by Craig Shepheard, on 24th of January 2012
Bonmarché snapped up for £10m but 1600 jobs to be lost

Business

Bonmarché snapped up for £10m but 1600 jobs to be lost...

About 1,600 jobs are to go at Bonmarché after Sun European Partners acquired the plus-size retailer out of pre-packaged administration for £10m, continuing the private equity firm'...
by Craig Shepheard, on 24th of January 2012
Carphone Warehouse Trading Results Due

Business

Carphone Warehouse Trading Results Due

Carphone Warehouse is due to give its first update since it called time on its attempt to shake up the UK white goods and electronics market. St Albans, UK. 24th January 2012
by Craig Shepheard, on 24th of January 2012
Past Times in Administration - St. Alban's

Business

Past Times in Administration - St. Alban's

Past Times has appointed administrators from KPMG to try to sell the business as a going concern. The retailer had already closed 46 stores, resulting in 507 redundancies. The remaining...
by Craig Shepheard, on 17th of January 2012

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