A country park promised as mitigation for the impact of the controversial Park Street rail freight interchange seems a long way from happening, with just cursory efforts from the developer. Planning conditions for the scheme saw SEGRO commit to creating 600 acres of woodland and managed countryside, including 200 acres of...
Two new pieces of public art have been installed in St Albans city centre thanks to a partnership between local businesses and artists. The new murals, which can be found at the Drovers Way junction with Catherine Street and the Drovers Way junction with Waddington Road, are the result of a...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Carl Willis, owner of Print Shop St Albans and DJ with Dirty Stereo. Where do you go to listen to music? The outbuilding that I run Print Shop St Albans...
Robert Mondavi Winery, founded in 1966 by Robert Mondavi, is a hallmark of California’s winemaking excellence. He chose To Kalon Vineyard in the heart of Napa Valley as the home for Robert Mondavi Winery and has significantly contributed to the region’s prestigious reputation for producing world-renowned wines. Mondavi’s singular ambition...
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself in an all-singing, all-dancing version of normal life? Deborah Heath finds out how one man copes in the Company of Ten Youth’s latest...
Sandridge School’s much-anticipated Summer Fair was a vibrant, joyful celebration that brought the school community and locals together. The open air and friendly faces were the perfect set up for a day full of fun and laughter. Families and friends enjoyed catching up while tucking into delicious fish and chips and...
You know we’re all about eye health here at EYES on St Albans — but occasionally, we do like to take a sneaky sideways glance at something else that catches our attention.And this time, it’s not just your glasses getting an upgrade… it’s your wallet. If you know already, you...
Summer is here, bringing with it garden parties, the races and of course – weddings. If you’re searching for the perfect formal look, you’re in the right place. From elegant dresses and chic heels to standout accessories, find everything you need for your next summer occasion at The Maltings Shopping Centre...
The Comedy Garden and urban festivals of its ilk have largely taken the place of the circus in our lives. They roll into town with a lot of hoopla and hullabaloo, then disappear leaving naught but trampled grass, happy memories and possibly some unwanted pregnancies. They have dispensed with the...
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