Local businesses donated special prizes hidden away in golden eggs to raise awareness for charity Youth Talk’s work in supporting young people’s mental health. The Easter egg trail was organised by Taylor Walton Solicitors, with the eggs squirrelled away in Verulamium Park and on Redbourn Common. As well as a prize, they...
Redbourn Primary School has been graded ‘Good’ in all areas in a recent inspection by Ofsted. The report, published this week, praises the school as a place where “pupils benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum” and recognises that “pupils enjoy lessons and learning new facts”. The two-form entry in the heart...
If you’re one of those environmentally-minded people who recycles everything they get their hands on, then you probably noticed the disappearance of the soft plastics cage at Tesco Metro in St Peter’s Street recently...
Even before war began in 1939, gas masks were being distributed, trenches dug, and air raid wardens appointed across Harpenden. The story of how the town faced the challenges of the Second World War is the latest instalment in a series looking at the Growth of Harpenden on display in the...
This bank holiday weekend there’s no better time to indulge in the delightful world of wines. Whether you’re planning a cozy gathering with friends, a romantic dinner, or simply looking to unwind, the right bottle of wine can elevate any occasion. In this special edition of our wine column, we’ll be...
County council elections have a habit of passing by without comment, but this year's contest has major implications for the future not only of St Albans district, but the county at large. The Liberal Democrats have been eyeing up County Hall for a power seize over the past few years, a...
Harpenden Rugby Football Club (HRFC) has announced a new partnership with Padel Pass Ltd to bring the world’s fastest-growing sport to the town. With over 100,000 active players, padel tennis combines elements of tennis and squash. Played in doubles format, on an enclosed court about a third the size of a...
Forty-five-year-old Gavin Gost has always had artistic flair and studied art and photography at Oaklands College in 1995, but a moment in lockdown rekindled his desire for being behind the camera and his passion for taking pictures is developing. “I’ve always been creative. From a young age, I have sketched, drawn...
St Albans Community Pantry has been awarded a bronze Smiley Award in the category for charities with turnover under £100,000. Often referred to as the Oscars of the charity world, the Smiley Awards ceremony took place in March at Indigo at the O2 in London, hosted by TV presenter Lisa Snowdon....
Members of St Albans district Scouting and Guides Associations marched through the city centre as part of their annual St George’s Day Parade - celebrating Scouting in all its forms. Youngsters from Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides met outside the Civic Centre before making their way...
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