St Albans people living with disabilities say they are stressed and upset by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s latest cash-saving measure, after he announced changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system which mean many claimants could lose financial support. PIP is a benefit which enables people – working or not -...
A group of young St Albans eco-activists have launched a campaign to ban plastic toys and wrapping on children’s comics and magazines. Apparently, there are an average of 10 pieces of plastic on each comic, which equates to 10 million pieces of plastic a week and over half a billion pieces...
More than 200 residents from St Albans have joined a campaign calling on the Prime Minister to deliver ‘REAL Change’ in tackling the climate and nature crisis. Local campaigners posted an open letter to Keir Starmer, joining 649 other letters – one from every constituency across the UK – delivered to...
Herts Highways have finally acted to repair a major route in and out of St Albans which has been riddled with potholes for months. Local campaigner Andy Love wanted to raise awareness of the road surface of St Julian’s Hill, the part of Watling Street (A5183) shortly before Park Street roundabout,...
St Albans’ award-winning jewellery business, Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery on Chequer Street, has announced two major milestones: a transition to employee ownership and the appointment of a new managing director. This announcement is especially meaningful for founder Harriet Kelsall, who was born and raised in St Albans. She attended St Albans...
In the aftermath of their spectacular Battle of the Band semi finals place this summer, local youth band Verutum return to The Horn alongside Davaar and Moments from Glory as part of the Amplify platform scheme for new music run by Juke Box Live. Verutum, a band of local 16-17 year...
The row over plans to build homes on a swathe of St Albans Green Belt land continues, with developers continuing to carry out enabling work on the site despite not having secured planning permission. Cala Homes have already cleared a section of land between the A1081 Harpenden Road and the B651...
A drama student from The Marlborough Science Academy has received a prestigious national award in recognition of her inspirational commitment to the performing arts. Sixth former Claramae Collins was presented with the Kavanagh Award for Outstanding Contribution to School Drama at The National School Theatre Awards, which took place at the...
X Factor winners G4 were at Harpenden’s Eric Morecambe Centre recently, for a sell-out show as part of their Phantoms of the Popera tour. They shot to fame on the first series of ITV's talent show in 2004, where they pioneered the world of popular opera, performing iconic songs such as...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Simon Cox, manager and owner of Clipso hair salon in The Maltings Shopping Centre. Where do you walk when you want to think? I can’t say that I walk to...
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