How often have you wandered through the environs of St Albans Cathedral and taken notice of the stones beneath your feet? Much of the Abbey’s footprint, and indeed its grounds, are the final resting places of priests and parishioners, nobles and knights, monks and merchants. Following previous articles examining the fascinating...
This week Aldwickbury School in Harpenden - like many other schools around the country - celebrated Children’s Mental Health Week (February 3-9). Launched in 2015, the awareness week is run by children’s mental health charity, Place2Be. This year, the tenth anniversary of the campaign, focuses on the theme of ‘Know Yourself, Grow...
St Albans district council has been accused of ignoring the best interests of everybody except themselves and deciding to hammer the final few nails into the coffin of local businesses in Harpenden. The unpopular charges for on-street parking have been approved despite fierce opposition from retailers, residents and town councillors and...
The run-up to Valentine’s Day is hard to miss. The world becomes full of hearts, flowers and chocolates, but no number of flowers or chocolates can make up for domestic abuse. People say and do all sorts of things ‘in the name of love’. But if those things include violence, bullying,...
Several hundred pupils from six different local schools gathered in the nave of St Albans Cathedral to hear from survivors of the European Holocaust. The event took place on January 30-31, commemorating 80 years since the end of the Second World War and three days after a ceremony to mark the...
Green councillors have launched a damning attack on SADC’s latest Air Quality Action Plan, warning it may fail to deliver meaningful improvements to local air quality. A draft plan for tackling air pollution was issued last year, covering a period up to 2029, and included measures including the promotion of low-emission...
Nestled in the heart of Christopher Place, Jigsaw St Albans is carving out its reputation as a haven for fashion lovers and seekers. Under the expert guidance of store manager Mark Hopkins, the store is not just a retail space; it’s a destination for those seeking style that transcends trends. Mark,...
Traffic restrictions introduced in St Albans’ historic George Street during the pandemic have become permanent - but do they go far enough to protect pedestrians? A one-way system operates between Monday to Saturday morning, and is then restricted to pedestrians and cyclists from 11am on Saturday through to 7am Monday. A project...
In a break from tradition, the incumbent Deputy Mayor for Harpenden faced a challenge to succeed in the top role. The recent meeting of the town council was expected to see an uncontested handover from current Mayor Pip Liver to her Deputy Gill Haynes. But in a surprising turn of events, fellow...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Hermione Drew, voluntary producer for St Albans Scout and Guide Gang Show, which returns to the Alban Arena between February 12-15. Were you well behaved at school? Yes - I...
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