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Thameslink Makes the Seat You Can't Get Slightly Softer
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Thameslink Makes the Seat You Can't Get Slightly Softer

Thameslink's chief executive has unveiled a pocket-sprung, memory-foam, wingback seat that will roll out from 2027. Lovely. Now, about actually getting one.

19 September 2026 · 1 min read
Return of the Leaflets: Harpenden Braces for the May Elections (And Full Recycling Bins)
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Return of the Leaflets: Harpenden Braces for the May Elections (And Full Recycling Bins)

Election season has hit Harpenden, bringing with it a tsunami of generic leaflets, mysterious party absences, and a severe threat to our recycling bin capacity. Read on for a wry look at the upcoming May 7th showdown and why living a solid ten-minute walk from the High Street is the ultimate canvasser-defence strategy.

24 April 2026 · 1 min read
Miracle on Grove Road: The Snail-Paced Triumph of Cllr Matt Cowley
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Miracle on Grove Road: The Snail-Paced Triumph of Cllr Matt Cowley

After years of ignoring a crumbling pavement, Shadow Highways Chief Cllr Matt Cowley heroically turns up just in time to watch the new tarmac dry—and take all the credit. Read our breakdown of the latest political 'miracle' in Harpenden.

22 April 2026 · 1 min read