MP Daisy Cooper announced a new Liberal Democrat party policy at the opening of this week’s St Albans Beer and Cider Festival. The Treasury spokesperson told guests at the Alban Arena that her party would be calling on the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate whether there were any unfair advantages...
A controversial consultation into council housing tenancies is to be carried out again following confusion over the proposals. As part of a complete overhaul of SADC’s secure tenancy agreement, a consultation carried out earlier this summer featured a Table of Proposed Changes. These included the following terms: Eviction Threats for Missed Appointments: Tenants...
Harpenden Bangladeshi restaurant The 1971 has been honoured at the Global Power Awards UK 2026, receiving the prestigious title of ‘Best of Britain 2026’. The restaurant, at 36 Station Road, was recognised for its contribution to British hospitality, Bangladeshi cuisine and the local community. The Global Power Awards were held at London's...
A St Albans family business has picked up a national industry award less than a year after opening. Play Putt, the nine-hole indoor crazy golf venue next to DJ’s Play Jungle, was named Best Independent Venue at the 2026 Competitive Socialising Awards, held at the Lighthouse Theatre in London. The awards -...
These shocking photos show the moment a massive lorry mounted the kerb to pull up near children queuing for nursery while the driver checked his delivery details. The incident occurred on Thursday morning at Fleetville Infant and Nursery School’s entrance in Woodstock Road South, while youngsters and their parents waited outside. Parents...
The finalists for this year’s national Community Radio Awards have been announced, and St Albans-based station MIX 92.6 has been shortlisted five times. For 10 years, the Community Radio Awards have promoted, championed and honoured the outstanding work of presenters and volunteers from community radio stations across the UK, recognising the...
As St Albans mental health charity Youth Talk approaches its 30th anniversary in July 2027, it's calling on local people to join 100 More, a new initiative that will help ensure no young person has to face life’s challenges alone. Chief executive David Barker explained: “For almost 30 years, our local...
It’s OK To Say founder and CEO Stacey Turner, continues her look at the challenges of the new academic year...
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