Doubts over whether the Cathedral's pair of Peregrine falcons will flee the area following the destruction of their eggs have been on everyone's minds since yesterday's tragedy. But Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust have suggested the birds will stay in spite of what happened. "We are optimistic that the pair will remain...
James Cameron explores the delights of the hotel’s refurbished brasserie...
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has condemned Post Office bosses for ploughing ahead with proposals which will mean the city centre's St Peter's Crown PO branch will be replaced with a franchised service. Responding to the announcement by the Post Office and Government ministers, Daisy said: “The St Peter’s Street...
Hello Yellow! Introducing butter yellow – the new neutral colour this season. Quiet luxury and minimalistic fashion trends have encouraged endless shades of beige, grey, and dull neutrals. Colour has been wiped from our wardrobes! Stepping into spring and the recent arrival of the sunshine (in the UK – would you...
The St Albans Community Pantry hosted a special live cooking demonstration featuring local chef Jon Watts, bringing together food, storytelling, and community support at Poggenpohl in London Road. Supported by Fleetville Larder, the evening showcased how simple, delicious meals can be created quickly while highlighting the crucial work of the charity...
Barely have we bid farewell to last year’s Christmas postbox toppers, than new arrivals have appeared in time for Easter. A topper in Central Drive has been handmade by expert yarnbomber Clare Seldon to raise funds for Oakwood School PTA. It should be on display until the end of April, and if...
All three Peregrine falcon eggs at St Albans Cathedral have been broken, and police are investigating. A Facebook post from the Cathedral said: "Today a very sad incident occurred at our Peregrine falcon nest, where the eggs were damaged. "We are currently working with the Rural Operational Support team at Hertfordshire Constabulary,...
Debut author Anna Lucia has drawn on her experience of growing up as part of the Italian community in St Albans in her recently published novel, Broken Madonna. Highly rated and recommended by initial readers, the novel starts in the mountains of post-WWII Italy. At an orphanage, fragile Elisabetta claims to...
The Hardynge Choir will perform the oratorio ‘Messiah’ by G F Handel at St Nicholas Church in Harpenden on Saturday. Messiah was written for soloists, choir and orchestra and tells the story of Christ’s life, death and resurrection. Born in Halle, Germany, George Frederic Handel was a German British composer. He spent...
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