A local group of walking and hiking enthusiasts have announced their upcoming series of nature walks. Founded more than 30 years ago, the St Albans Rambler group aims to bring people together to explore the scenic routes of Hertfordshire and further afield. Their walks cater to various levels of fitness and experience,...
My journey to Champagne Drappier was not just about tasting the renowned cuvées but also about delving into the rich tapestry of history and innovation that defines Champagne Drappier. At the heart if the House, located in the southernmost part of Champagne region, in a place called Urville, are its people....
Ensuring every student has unimpeded access to education is at the heart of Marlborough Science Academy’s M Store. This is an in-school multi-bank facility, combining food bank, clothing bank, furnishings bank, toiletries bank and baby bank, all for the benefit of students and their families. It was devised by MSA’s family engagement...
New details about the numbers of local children staying in temporary accommodation have been revealed. A staggering 224 children are currently being housed by SADC, on average for 43 weeks. The district’s housing crisis was highlighted by Labour councillor Mike Hobday at the recent Full Council meeting, who argued that something needed...
Developers are pressing ahead with their plans to develop 550 new homes on Green Belt land to the north-west of Harpenden, even though their proposals do not conform with the draft Local Plan. Under the newly submitted Plan, Legal and General’s development would be restricted to just 300 homes on land...
Could Victoria Street be closed to all vehicles apart from buses? That sounds like one of the outcomes being mooted as part of a consultation about the major route into St Albans city centre. Herts county council is working with St Albans district council on a community-led initiative to create a...
A pig wandering along a Redbourn road was returned to safety after Herts Police saved his bacon.Police were called just before 9am on Sunday October 27 to reports of the loose pig at the side of the carriageway on St Albans Road. They managed to track down the owner of the...
The Company of Ten brings Merry England to sparkling life on the main stage of the Abbey Theatre in November with Jessica Swale's witty, fast-moving, Olivier Award-winning comedy, Nell Gwynn. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the bawdy, brilliant world of 17th century England. First staged in 2015 at Shakespeare’s Globe,...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, has her own suggestions for trick or treat giveaways...
Does the Indian takeaway have what it takes to stand out from the crowd? We can’t ignore the elephant in the room. Touch of Spice occupies the same premises as India Garden in Catherine Street, a takeaway closed down in 2022 after a drugs raid by police. But despite the building’s...
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