Aaron Jacob raises over £1,000 for a local homelessness charity Tuesday, 18 November, 2025 Aaron Jacob raises over £1,000 for local homeless charity: Aaron Jacob, a former St Albans City and District Councillor, has raised over £1,000 for local homelessness charity, Open Door. On Friday 7th November 2025, Aaron swapped his bed for a sleeping bag for one night to help raise vital funds for Open Door and people experiencing homelessness in our community. Aaron Jacob represented the Mayor... Local News
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