The destruction of dozens of trees at Park Street roundabout has been restricted following intervention by a county councillor and local resident. The work was part of road modifications for the controversial strategic rail freight development, but neighbours said the trees and vegetation reduce noise, light and emissions pollution, and provided...
Many savers are facing a heavier tax load, in light of recent tax changes. This makes it more important than ever to make full use of existing tax shelters before April 5. The Autumn Budget spelled bad news for savers, with many families and small business owners set to face a...
Talented pupils from a group of primary schools across the St Albans district came together for a unique music workshop day recently. They enjoyed rehearsing and performing with children from the wider community, before playing in a live musical concert for parents, arranged and staged in just one day. Hosted by St...
Just a few weeks after its high profile Leicester Square premiere, the streaming debut of original film My Fault: London saw it hit the top of the charts for Amazon Prime. Based on the first book of Mercedes Ron’s bestselling Culpables trilogy, Mea Culpa, it features St Albans actor Asha Banks...
Week two of the Harpenden parking charging saga. It is no longer half-term with everyone off skiing, as some social media posts suggested was the reason why the town has been deserted recently. Claims that reduced footfall was down to the school holidays have been refuted as the downturn has continued....
A man has died at the scene of a house fire in central St Albans. Emergency services - including fire engines, ambulances and several police cars - were called to an address in Lower Paxton Road at around 5.05pm last night following reports of a fire. Four fire engines, from St Albans,...
Get ready for an extraordinary fusion of history, theatre, and music as the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival returns to St Albans for its 11th year. Presented by acclaimed theatre production company OVO, the summer showpiece promises an unforgettable season of bold, imaginative, and dynamic performances in the breathtaking setting of...
Globally acclaimed tenor Alfie Boe is joining the line-up for this year's St Albans Pub in the Park. The food and music festival, which is curated by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, returns to Verulamium Park from September 5-7. Alfie will be part of the Lazy Sunday bill which already features Squeeze, Amy Winehouse...
The Conservative group on St Albans district council has put together what they consider to be a means of scrapping the unpopular on-street parking charges in Harpenden. Their amendment to SADC's budget - which is set for ratification at this Wednesday's Full Council meeting - suggests various ways to make up...
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