From Spider-Man to Star Wars, Thundercats to Minecraft, and Dr Seuss to Archie, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Free Comic Book Day. St Albans comic shop Chaos City - based in Heritage Close - will be opening its doors to customers from 11am on Saturday May 3, with a...
The controversy over the strategic rail freight development currently under construction south of St Albans has taken another turn with the revelation that a tunnel under the rail line could be replaced with an imposing bridge above. Developers Segro have applied for a non-material amendment to their original planning permission which...
Sanrizz in The Maltings Shopping Centre is hosting a fun and empowering day of education, self-care and confidence-building at their Your Health is Your Wealth event on Sunday May 4 from 10am-2pm, part of St Albans Fashion & Beauty Week 2025. Sharon Cox, educational director at Sanrizz, said: “Many of our...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, has been encouraging her children to sample spring greens...
Just over 10 weeks since controversial charges for on-street parking were introduced by the district council - and on the eve of crucial local elections - SADC leader Paul de Kort has agreed to a review of the scheme. It follows pressure from Harpenden MP Victoria Collins, who took the unprecedented...
St George’s School in Harpenden has been judged Outstanding in every category following its recent Ofsted inspection.Inspectors found the school to be Outstanding in all areas assessed, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The report highlights that “pupils at this school...
A disgruntled retailer has set up a petition calling on SADC to reverse the decision to charge for on-street parking in Victoria Street, Lattimore Road and London Road. Motorists are offered one 30-minutes free period a day, with additional charges on top for a maximum of two hours, between 8.30am-6.30pm Mondays...
Spring is in full swing here in St Albans - the trees are in blossom, the birds are chirping, and for many of us, the pollen is pummelling. Hayfever season can be a beautiful nightmare, especially for your eyes.If you’ve found yourself rubbing red, itchy eyes more than usual, you’re...
I’ll find any excuse or celebration to mark the opening of a bottle of wine to two! This week it was time to indulge in one of the most beloved culinary traditions - National Steak Day . Whether you prefer your steak rare, medium, or well-done, this day is all...
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