Meet Rondi, Juliet, Hana, Carrie and Katie. Five women who have never met each other before came together a couple of months ago with a goal in mind. To stop clothing in St Albans heading for landfill. We are all worried about the impact fast fashion is having on the planet....
When talking about regeneration, it’s hard not to think of a particular television Time Lord changing their face as often as their clothes, but undergoing a session with the Human Regenerator hopefully won’t result in you altering your appearance. One of just four commercial devices in the UK, the technology is...
At EYES on St Albans, we know the look. That squinty, screen-weary stare. The “I’ve been in back-to-back Zooms and now I can’t remember what natural light feels like” expression as you arrive on the sunny side of Marshalswick wondering whether it’s appropriate to put your sunnies on when it’s...
Welcome to The Old Toll House - the new venture replacing the former Rat's Castle after a six week refurbishment. Named after the turnpike toll house that once stood on the site, it opens its doors at 4pm tomorrow (Thursday) with TimSkinner running the pub on behalf of Star Pubs. The extensive...
The Sixer Backyard Ultra was the 9th Sixer event to take place and probably the craziest challenge yet. The Sixer is usually a running race between six different St Albans pubs, with a drink in each on the way, but this time the stakes were higher. Fifty runners set off at 10am...
Journey’s End Vineyards, nestled in the picturesque Helderberg basin of South Africa, has launched three exceptional wines at OCADO as part of their captivating ‘Tales Range’. I love to hear the stories behind a wine label and here we have a collection of wines that tells a unique story, reflecting the...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: St Albans’ 481st Mayor, Cllr Teresa Heritage, who represents Harpenden South and will raise money for Community First Responders and Pancreatic Cancer UK during her tenure. What's the first...
Clipso hair salon in St Albans is celebrating after being named one of the UK’s best Franchises of the Year, securing a finalist spot in HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2025. Recognised for a commitment to team development and outstanding customer experience, owner Simon Cox is one of just three finalists...
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual initiative highlighting the struggles many people face with their mental wellbeing. but for a group of men in St Albans, taking care of themselves is more than a calendar event, it’s a lifeline, as Anisha Kashim found out...
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