The annual London Colney Remembrance Sunday parade and service saw villagers pay tribute to those who have fallen in conflicts past and present. The service was led by Rev Tom Smith from St Peter's Church, with blessings provided from other faith leaders within the community. London Colney Parish Council events officer Hayley...
St Albans fell silent on Sunday morning, as people across the city paid their respects to members of Britain’s armed forces who lost their lives in two World Wars and other conflicts. Hundreds of residents joined civic and faith leaders alongside representatives from the Royal British Legion, air, sea and army...
The fiasco surrounding Local Government Reorganisation for St Albans and Hertfordshire continues to rumble on, with the Government now reassessing its own plans for four unitary authorities. After dismissing SADC’s call for the county to be divided into West Herts (Dacorum, Hertsmere, St Albans, Three Rivers, Watford) and East Herts (Broxbourne,...
Across the St Albans district, Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place at war memorials tomorrow, honouring the fallen of the two World Wars and every conflict since. In St Albans, Mayor Cllr Matt Fisher - who has served in the armed forces - will lead the annual event alongside leaders...
The applause would not stop. The emotion could not be contained and for one glorious moment, a packed Cathedral audience became aware one of the most extraordinary moments in music had unfolded before their eyes, writes Julia Bell. Rod Argent, the founder member of St Albans group The Zombies was back,...
St Albans interior designers Natalie Roukin and Jenna Stopforth are celebrating By Two Studio’s Silver Award in the Best Businesswoman in a Creative Business category at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2026. Winners are selected by an expert judging panel based on evidence of their achievements. Rooted in the district, and regular columnists...
Site clearance of the Green Belt land behind Forge End and Long Fallow in Chiswell Green has started this week with local residents dismayed at the destruction of protected trees, established hedgerows and acres of green fields. Work is starting on the 150-unit development following an agreement reached on October 14...
The site of Iceni warrior queen Boudicca’s final battle against the Romans may be under Park Street roundabout – adding new weight to concerns about preserving archaeology during the ongoing improvement works. That’s the theory mooted by acclaimed archaeologist Duncan Mackay in his book Echolands, a major investigation into the long-disputed...
Jo Williams, the former development coach at Watford FC Women, has been named as the head of football at St Albans School. Jo will oversee football for both boys and girls, taking on the role of lead coach for the Senior Boys’ 1st XI while developing the school’s new girls’ football...
From nervous debut performances to packed live shows, St Albans’ thriving open-mic and grassroots music scene is giving local artists somewhere to be heard. Adam Bailey reveals more...
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