Increases in car parking tariffs and parking permits, the introduction of on-street parking charges in areas where it used to be free, the imposition of Controlled Parking Zones across the city, unwanted yellow lines preventing residents from receiving visitors or tradespeople… Added together and it would not be unfair to assume...
Harpenden solicitor and campaigning Conservative Aaron Jacob considers the high price we might pay for increased house building in the district. As someone who took the time to attend and sit through over two and a half hours of SADC’s development management committee meeting that decided the 550-home development at Cooters...
The annual Rennie Grove Peace Question of Sport fundraising dinner has once again scored a huge success after raising a staggering £100,000. The evening welcomed 247 corporate supporters of the charity at Sopwell House for a sports quiz hosted by broadcaster Geoff Shreeves and won by a team from Sherrards in...
Situated in the northeast of Spain, Catalonia is celebrated for its rich and diverse wine culture. The region’s viticulture history stretches back to Roman times, and it encompasses several distinct wine-producing areas, each with its own unique characteristics. From the sparkling wines of Penedès to the robust reds of Priorat, Catalonia...
Pupils attending primary schools in Harpenden will not be allowed to bring a smartphone into school from September. Harpenden and District Primary Heads Consortium made the announcement today - a year after their peers in St Albans called on a smartphone ban for children under 14. A joint statement was released by...
How It’s OK To Say is transforming mental health support in St Albans and beyond...
At EYES on St Albans, we’re all about celebrating the people, places and passions that make our city so brilliant. That’s why we’re absolutely delighted to announce that we’re one of several awesome businesses sponsoring St Albans Rugby Club’s 2025 charity kit. A Partnership Rooted in CommunityThis is a huge moment...
Suffering a life changing injury is an incredibly emotional and challenging experience. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about the future and concerned about how to manage your finances. Receiving compensation after a personal injury can offer much-needed relief — but safeguarding that money is just as important, especially to protect...
A new art installation at St Albans Cathedral highlights the environmental crisis facing UK rivers. Artists Laura Dekker, Angela Mellen, and Liz Sergeant present Watershed: A River’s Call to Action, a powerful, large-scale interactive art installation. Running throughout May, the exhibition is a creative response to the growing environmental crisis facing...
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