Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, makes the most of the fruit from her husband’s apricot tree. My husband’s prized apricot tree has borne fruit. This is an event, because in the seven years since it was planted, it has only produced three measly apricots, and they were...
Nadya Giffen Therapies celebrated their second year at The Quadrant in Marshalswick by showcasing a new range of wellness gifts and organising a summer fun day. The Phoenix Barber Co set up a gin bar and beer garden on the main strip of The Quadrant alongside La Scatola pizza. Nadya said: “This...
Max George, pop star from The Wanted, hit the headlines at the start of the year when he revealed that he wrote his will on his iPhone, whilst in hospital, and before undergoing emergency heart surgery. Reflecting on his instructions for his assets, which he left on his phone, he said...
Deborah Heath is at the Abbey Theatre for Company of Ten’s production of Shelagh Stevenson’s drama...
The stories of St Albans' South Asian community will be told through dance, photography, fashion, objects and specially created artworks at a new community-led exhibition. Generations: Stories from South Asian St Albans, opens at St Albans Museum + Gallery on July 18 - the first day of South Asian Heritage Month...
To commemorate the milestone of the Herts Ad’s 170th anniversary, we take a look back over the history of the title, some of the major stories it has covered in this time, and how it was forced to react to changing social and economic pressures over the decades...
The 2025 Cottonmill Gathering – the biggest yet - will be taking place from 12 noon-4pm on Sunday July 13 at the Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre in Sopwell. This is the third community summer festival organised by the Sopwell Residents Association Events team and is expected to attract more...
Imagine you’re on trial for murder but there are only prosecution witnesses – that’s the analogy SADC leader Cllr Paul de Kort used to describe the current state of the Local Plan process. In the concluding part of our latest interview with the man in charge of the administration, we move...
The highlights of this year’s Glastonbury Festival could be enjoyed on the big screen at the Pioneer Club's open day. The event featured food and drink, stalls and entertainment, a selection of DJs throughout the day as well as an acoustic stage featuring local talent. Free sessions included taster sessions in the...
Seven years. ‘Is it only that long?’ we hear you cry…!Whether you’ve only just realised that EYES on St Albans is that yellow glasses shop next to Fade to Black or you’ve been with us since the beginning, it is 7 years since Jez first opened the doors to eyewear...
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