Herts supergroup Electric Umbrella will be performing in the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent after an unprecedented decision by chief judge Simon Cowell. The show's boss broke the rules by pressing his golden buzzer a second time, propelling the band into the last stages of the competition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnNoOdlcjRo The rock group - which...
A new sustainable way of exploring our historic city centre has been launched as part of the St Albans Greener Together initiative – with panto legend Bob Golding one of the narrators. GuideZap is a self-guided tour app which currently offers three different explorations of St Albans’ past, giving locals the...
SASA School of Performing Arts is keeping the stage open for all with a fourth year of funding for its Easter Showcase! Based out of the Pioneer Club in St Albans, SASA School of Performing Arts has yet again been able to offer 30 free places for their Easter Showcase in...
As we enter the last days of Ramadan, Anisha Kashim contemplates the spiritual significance of this holy month and what it means for the large Muslim community in St Albans. As a Muslim, this month holds deep personal meaning for me, so I wanted to share my reflections on my Ramadan...
‘Chance to Chat,’ the weekly drop-in at the Morrison’s café in Fleetville, celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a visit from the Mayor and Mayoress. The Mayor, Cllr Jamie Day and Mayoress Liz Day, met guests and helpers at the drop-in, organised by the St Albans Anna Chaplaincy, with the...
One of the most devastating periods in Harpenden’s long history is thrown into stark relief at the latest in a series of free lectures about the town. Medieval Harpenden: The Plague and its Consequences will be presented by Amanda J Thomas in the Eric Morecambe Centre on Tuesday April 1 from...
Savers have one final opportunity to buy missing National Insurance years from 2006 to 2016, before April 5 2025. Filling gaps in your record can provide a significant boost to your annual State Pension, as Martin Cotter, Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, explains. Do you have an incomplete National Insurance record between...
St Albans' own Electric Umbrella has featured in a trailer for the new series of Britain's Got Talent. The band is seen performing their own original song Acceptance, which promotes the charity's message of inclusivity through music. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli are obviously loving the performance,...
Did you know that St Albans boasts a successful cycle racing team which has enjoyed triumphs at national and international levels? Formed in December 2016, Verulam Cycle Club’s racing team provides the infrastructure and team support to nurture and grow talented riders. It is now considered one of the best racing...
A multi-million pound High-Performance Centre designed for elite athletes to train has officially opened at Oaklands College. The centre, which reflects an investment of £7.5m and took 11 months to build, features a cutting-edge studio, a fully equipped gym with advanced fitness technology, and upgraded changing rooms designed to meet the...
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