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In 1986 the Harpenden History Society ran a competition for recollections of life in the town before 1930, which attracted co...
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In 1986 the Harpenden History Society ran a competition for recollections of life in the town before 1930, which attracted co...
HarpendenHe’ll undoubtedly hate the comparison, but there’s definitely something of the Billy Mack about former Stranglers frontman Hu...
Events HarpendenWhile 700 prisoners across the UK were released from prison last week, a St Albans man was jailed for 13 weeks for stealing £...
Feature St AlbansImagine not knowing whether you’re going to have enough money next month to feed your family, having to accept that you can’t...
St AlbansBeechwood Park School has unveiled new facilities which aim to provide pupils with exciting opportunities to explore coding, ...
Markyate St AlbansAn error by the Government’s Valuation Office Agency was behind a business rates crisis which threatened the future of ...
Smallford St AlbansSeptember brings the return of school runs, packed lunches, PE kits and homework – and, for many families, it’s also the point when the way their home really works is put firmly back under the spotlight.
Suddenly the kitchen table is competing for space between homework, dinner and working from home, bathrooms are operating on a rotation schedule, and the hallway is once again disappearing beneath school bags, shoes and sports kit! A home that seemed to work perfectly well a few years ago can start to feel very different as children grow and family life changes.
Could the return to the school routine be telling you something about your home?
In St Albans, moving half a mile – or sometimes just around the corner – can make a surprising difference. But what is it that makes one particular street feel like somewhere you’d really like to call home?
Collinson Hall explores the ingredients that give St Albans’ streets their individual appeal, from architecture and green spaces to schools, convenience and the life that surrounds the property itself.
Because ultimately, there isn’t one ‘best’ street in St Albans. The right one is the street that feels right for you.