Award-winning Harpenden photographer Steve Collins has launched a 2026 calendar featuring many of his images of ‘Britain’s Most Desirable Town’. The limited edition release features 12 seasonal images around Harpenden, including iconic landmarks such as Rothamsted Park, Lydekker Park, HarpendenCommon, Batford Springs, Southdown Ponds and The Nickey Line, as well as...
A sharply-written, laugh-out-loud comedy about love, life and everything in-between comes to the Abbey Theatre in October. Darkly funny, poignant, yet heart-wrenchingly honest, The Harmony Test by acclaimed playwright Richard Molloy tells the story of two couples, one trying for a baby, the other teetering on collapse. Newly-weds Zoe and Kash are...
Major improvements to the district’s three cemeteries at Hatfield Road, Westfield Road and London Road are moving forwards as part of a £730K programme. Cemeteries superintendent Kate Mercer told SADC’s public realm committee that a new garden of rest will be installed in Westfield Road Cemetery in Harpenden, including the renovation...
Construction company STRABAG UK has been awarded the contract to deliver the next and final phase of infrastructure works at SEGRO Logistics Park in Park Street. Working in partnership with Enfield-based civil engineering firm, Galldris, and Huntingdon-based earthworks specialist Mick George Group, the contract covers the creation of the plots on...
The new all-weather pitch at Katherine Warington School has been recognised with a Certificate of Merit from the Harpenden Society. The award commemorates the significant contribution the facility has made to both the school and the wider community since its opening in early 2024. School business manager Dean Inns said: "We are...
From the age of 16, Heidi Stroud knew she would go on to foster children. And when her own daughter sadly died, she couldn’t bear the thought of having more children of her own because she didn’t want to be a mum to another. But she loved parenting, so it...
The history of farm life at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden was the subject of display of old photos at Rothamsted Manor as part of Heritage Open Day, including images of the laboratory, staff, chalk spreaders, ploughing and tractors. Crop experimentation at Rothamsted began in 1843 and led to the transformation of...
A new booklet promises to shed fresh light on St Albans’ often-overlooked involvement in the 17th century conflict between Crown and Parliament. Due to its proximity to London, the St Albans area was of pivotal importance during the British Civil Wars of 1642-1651. Most of the local gentry and townspeople stood against...
St Albans Civic Society’s campaign for a St Albans City Parish Council won the support of residents who attended its recent public meeting. The event at Dagnall Street Baptist Church was aimed at helping people to better understand the implications of the coming local government restructure on the “unparished area” of...
When it comes to fundraising, few organisations do it better than Spotlight on Africa. The Harpenden-based charity has been making a difference since 2007, and their latest event was a true testament to their passion and community spirit. Dedicated trustee Wendy Houson was hands-on in organising a charity abseil down the...
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