A star-studded art event at St Albans' Vache Bleue Galleries saw the soft launch of Max Branning actor Jake Wood's original artwork. The evening, hosted by gallery owners Olesya and Steve Bean, also put pieces by acclaimed artists Sophia Chalklen and One Life 183 (Kelvin Wise) into the spotlight. Special guest Ray Winstone - star of Sexy...
A St Albans primary school is taking matters into its own hands when it comes to motorists leaving their engines running outside the gates. Fleetville Infant and Nursery School has teamed up with local Green councillor Matt Fisher to warn drivers of the dangers they are posing to children’s health. Motorists frequently...
Because some weekends deserve to feel special — and this one is for you. Visit Christopher Place this Saturday, March 29, from 11am to 1pm, as the shopping centre sets the scene for a relaxed, elegant Mother’s Weekend — designed to celebrate the women we love with music, flowers, and a...
Harpenden MP Victoria Collins has condemned the ongoing release of sewage into the River Ver at Markyate - which stands at over 100 days and counting. The Markyate Sewage Treatment works have not stopped dumping waste into the waterway since early December, and Thames Water has done nothing to tackle the...
Five weeks into the laborious parking regime in Harpenden and business owners are weary and downhearted by changes that they feel were unnecessary and highly damaging to the High Street. It’s Monday morning, the beautiful spring sunshine and blue sky against the pretty greenery feels full of promise for the week...
Baby and child sleep consultant Pav Desai is part of Little Dreams St Albans and Herts Central, using evidence-based and gentle methods to work with tired parents and help everybody get a good night's sleep. Here she looks at how to adjust children's routines when the clocks spring forward on...
Visionary plans to create St Albans' newest theatre by transforming a derelict 18th century barn are still very much on the cards, despite reports to the contrary in other local media. The OVO theatre company is bidding to transform the Grade II listed St Germain’s Barn – next to Verulamium Museum...
Willows Activity Farm has a cracking line-up of activities for families visiting over the Easter school holidays. The Easter Eggstravaganza launches on Saturday April 5 and runs until Monday April 21, with the Easter Bunny paying a visit every day of the school holidays. The farm’s Easter Garden will also be reopening this year...
More than 200 talented musicians - comprised of students, parents, staff and friends of St Albans School and St Albans High School for Girls - held their annual Choral Society concert in memory of a former music teacher. The event at St Albans Cathedral, which has been running for 55 years,...
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