Mr Brian Parry of Tower Hill would like to announce the birth of his beautiful grand-daughter, Alexandra Rose, on 12 November 2008. A daughter for Luke and Roxana Layal of Dunny Lane and sister for Joseph. Also a grand-daughter for Jann and Gogi of Abbots Langley.

Chris and Sue Pinney are very pleased to announce the birth of their second grand-child, Daniel Gethin Oldfield, on 16 December 2008. Parents Robert and Clare were married in St Paul’s church in July 2004 and now live in St Albans.

Terry and Sandra Wicks of Scatterdells Lane are delighted to announce the birth of their grand-daughter. Born 29 December 2008, Cassie Sofia arrived safe and well. She weighed 6lb 11ozs and her proud parents are Steve and Melanie. Her big sister Jessie, aged 2 years, is very excited about the new baby.

Bipin at the Post Office Stores wishes to apologise to customers when he was unable to open on Monday 2 February due to adverse weather conditions.