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Families affected by St Albans sinkhole will return to homes in time for Christmas
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After spending 14 months away from their homes following a sinkhole that opened in St Albans, families will be able to return to their houses in time for Christmas.
In October last year, a 66ft-wide sinkhole crater left 50 homes without water, electricity or gas and resulted in approximately £100,000 worth of damage repairs and 20 residents needing emergency
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