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The Harpenden Times
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The Morning Briefing
Friday, 2 October 2026

Good morning

A quiet three days by the paper's usual standards, with one piece of news worth knowing before you head out: a St Albans closure that's been diverting the X10 away from Harpenden-bound stops finally lifts today.

Getting around

X10 diversion through St Albans ends today

Marshalswick Lane has been shut around the clock, pushing the Hatfield-to-Luton X10 off its usual stops and onto Colney Heath Lane instead. The closure, which also affected the 653, S6 and S9 services, is due to end today, Friday 2 October, so check before you travel if you're catching the X10 through Harpenden High Street or Kinsbourne Green. READ →

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