Author Panayiota Demosthenous
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‘ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED’ : St Albans School announces new headmaster for 2024
December 5th 2023, 0 Comments Published by Panayiota DemosthenousSt Albans School, one of the UK’s oldest schools, is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new headmaster, who will be joining them in September 2024. Joe Silvester, who is currently headmaster.. Read more..
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PINNER PICKPOCKETER: Mayoral candidate uses Pinner pickpocketing ordeal to slam current mayor
Pinner-based councillor, former Hatch End ward councillor and mayoral candidate Susan Hall has used her turmoil following an alleged pickpocketing..
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PLAGUES TO PANDEMICS: Ex Croxley councillor’s new book to help readers ‘understand our heritage’
A former Croxley councillor and retired nurse has released a new book, comparing the Great Plague of 1665 to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Alison..
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INSPIRATIONAL: Croxley Co-op members raise thousands of pounds for charities
Two Croxley-based Co-op stores have been raising money for several local initiatives as part of their recent charity payout. Co-op members have been..
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IN MEMORY: Pinner family holds first charity event following death of beloved daughter
A Pinner family held their first charity event in November, following the tragic passing of their daughter and sister. Katie Shapiro’s life changed..
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GREAT WORK: Museum of St Albans continues to thrive following relocation
The Museum of St Albans has moved since the first edition of STALBANSnews was published in 2015, when we reported on artist Lyndell Phelps exhibiting..
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OUT OF THIS WORLD: New planet-themed garden to open for the Hemel community
A council-owned Hemel Hempstead site is set to receive a planet-themed transformation as part of a Dacorum Borough Council (DBC) project. DBC, along..
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PHOTO-TASTIC: Croxley Danes School celebrates Biology Week with wildlife photo competition
Croxley Danes School celebrated Biology Week with a series of events, including a fantastic photo competition. Students and staff have been sharing..
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GIRL POWER: Women encouraged to join ‘friendly and inclusive’ Pinner Hill Golf Club
Pinner Hill Golf Club are encouraging more female players to join the club following the recent successes of their women’s team. The club posted on..
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SUPER STUDENTS: Croxley students head to Parliament for education campaign
Two Croxley Danes School students headed to the Houses of Parliament on November 14, to champion a worldwide campaign to prioritise education across..
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NEW DEVELOPMENT: Plans approved to transform Hemel property into children’s home
Dacorum Borough Council has approved plans to renovate a house in Hemel Hempstead into a children’s home. The property, which is located on..
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AMAZING: St Albans artist returns to her roots to showcase work in new exhibition
St Albans Museum + Gallery is thrilled to welcome international artist and former St Albans resident Rana Begum for an all-new solo exhibition...
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STUDENT SURVIVAL: Croxley students return from thrilling Highlands adventure
Students from York House School in Croxley returned from a daring excursion through the Scottish Highlands on Tuesday, November 23, with tales of..
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FRUSTRATION: Croxley residents and councillors clash at meeting
A Croxley Green Residents’ Association (CGRA) meeting resulted in a clashing of heads between councillors and residents, who subsequently shared..
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AND ACTION! St Albans filmmakers celebrate success at international festivals
Two St Albans dads are celebrating after scooping a number of film awards last month. Director David Symmons and writer and producer Toyin Elebe won..
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DANIEL’S DETERMINATION: Fundraiser for Hemel Hempstead man after spiking incident raises nearly £100,000
A fundraiser for a Hemel Hempstead resident who suffered a cardiac arrest after his drink was spiked has nearly reached its target of £100,000...
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CHRISTMAS CHEER: Croxley charity urges community to help lonely residents this Christmas
Croxley councillor Emily Benner is urging Croxley residents to donate to her charity, which provides kindness and gifts for care home residents. Small..
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TROPHY TRIUMPH: Croxley cricket player wins club trophy after viral ball blunder
A Croxley cricketer who went viral after a rather embarrassing moment was posted online, has turned his fortune around after winning a club trophy. In..
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CURTAINS UP: Harrow Arts Centre announces annual Christmas pantomime
Harrow Arts Centre (HAC) in Pinner has revealed this year’s Christmas panto show will be Snow White, running from December 9 to 28. The cast will..
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AMAZING: Councillors unveil newly refurbished towpath between Hemel, Nash Mills and Kings Langley
Councillors have unveiled the newly refurbished towpath between Hemel Hempstead, Nash Mills and Kings Langley thanks to Hemel Garden Communities and..
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GILDED WITH GOLD: Croxley Guild of Sport & Social Club thrilled with progress of refurbishment programme
The Croxley Guild of Sport & Social Club is delighted with the new improvements to its village base, which includes a full kitchen refurbishment..
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KNOCKOUT: St Albans boxer begins new journey after signing professional licence
An up-and-coming young boxer from St Albans has signed a new professional deal, following years of hard work, determination and sparring with sports..
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FIRE AWAY! Firefighters show off their skills at Pinner community open day
Harrow Fire Station in Pinner celebrated a fantastic open day on October 21, where residents from the local community were able to get hands-on and..
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IT’S PARTY TIME! Pinner community invited to get involved in festive celebrations
The Pinner Association (PA) is organising a series of events to get the community involved in festive celebrations. Julie Waller, chair of the PA,..
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BEST FRIENDS: Teen hosts fundraiser in memory of ‘bright and bubbly’ friend
A teenager recently hosted her very own fundraiser in memory of her friend from St Albans who passed away from a brain tumour. Amber Cleveland, from..
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Council reveals huge Local Plan for Dacorum
The consultation has now opened for the revised Local Plan for Dacorum, which could see 11,000 homes, new schools, and a hospital hub built in Hemel..
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OUTSTANDING ONDINE: Young Hemel athlete crowned winner at national awards ceremony
Hemel Hempstead athlete Ondine Achampong triumphed at a national awards ceremony on November 7, taking home the National Champion of the Year award...
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MODEL MONSTERS: Children create terrifying gargoyles at Halloween workshop
The Heath Robinson Museum in Pinner celebrated the October half term with a hands-on workshop for young people. Ten young people aged eight to 16..
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BEAST SPOTTED: Pinner dog walker ‘terrified’ after spotting mysterious creature
A local resident has contacted Pinnernews after spotting the mysterious ‘Pinner Panther’ in a local park on Saturday, November 4. The resident..
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ROAD RECLASS: Controversial rail freight terminal will see road reclassified
A road in St Albans which could play a large part in the construction of the controversial Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at the former..