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...
Hundreds of classic cars, motorcycles and scooters packed out Harpenden Common last week for an annual celebration of 20th century motoring. Classics on the Common brings together owners and enthusiasts for a much-loved charity fundraising event. Organised by Rotary in Harpenden, this year's beneficiaries included Empowering Kids in Kenya, Keech Hospice Care...
Vote-chaser or expansion of democracy? The Government’s announcement that the UK voting age would be lowered from 18 to 16 has been met with mixed reactions nationwide. Sixth former at The Marlborough Science Academy, Scarlett Sanders, takes a look at the implications. An extra 1.5 million voters could potentially have their...
This week I bring you a bumper edition of the best rosé wines I’ve been tasting this summer - I guarantee there’s a rosé for everyone! You will have heard me say before that rosé is not just for summer and hot weather and I still stick by that belief, but...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Laura Dawson, founder and owner of much-loved ice cream shop Darlish, currently scooping from Christopher Place Shopping Centre. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? As I’m...
PlayinthePark's production of the Chekov classic is a short but sweet success for Deborah Heath. I was thrilled to see my favourite Chekhov short play 'The Bear' (or sometimes 'The Boar'), in the Roman Festival Theatre line-up this year. This witty piece comes in at under an hour and goes to show...
A team of Year 10 and Year 12 students alongside art staff have been working with London Colney Parish Council to brighten up the area around Haseldine Road. They have now completed a mural on the wall overlooking the car park which had previously been used for graffiti and St Albans...
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