It’s pretty normal to see the Victorian age as full of sombre darkness. Black and white photos of severe, buttoned-up gentlemen, television adaptations showing mills belching out smoke and ragged children in Dickensian slums. However, thanks to technical advances, Victorian fashion was not only a riot of colour but finally...
What would be your top five things to see in St Albans? The St Albans Tour Guides invite you to discover their Top 5 on a 60-minute stroll around the historic city centre. You can join a qualified local guide who knows the area, the history, the people, and the stories...
Changes at a much-loved community Post Office have met with fierce opposition from the local community. The Post Office counter at the rear of Morrisons Daily in The Quadrant, Marshalswick, has now closed, with all services now offered from the front of the shop. Popular postmaster Akhlaq Ahmmed has revealed his last...
As the UK Government rolls out changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) regime in April 2025, it’s essential for buyers and property investors to understand the impact these updates may have on their plans. Whether you’re purchasing a family home, adding to your property portfolio, or stepping onto the...
St Albans district council urgently needs to start addressing new Government housing targets or risk being caught out by speculative developments. That is the call from councillors concerned about the lack of drive towards hitting the revised figures of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) now that the Local Plan...
The St Albans Chamber Orchestra Amadeus’ first concert of the year features the St Albans pianist Andrew Blankfield (pictured), who will play Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto – The Emperor. The programme also includes Malcolm Arnold’s Serenade for Small Orchestra and Haydn’s Symphony No. 103 – the Drum Roll - a must...
From exploring hydrothermal vents in the depths of the ocean to running an acclaimed independent school in St Albans is not your typical career path, but then Amber Waite is far from your typical headteacher. Traces of her natural Texan accent can still be heard when she speaks, her office is...
Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike. A new fast-paced show brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Cockney bloodsucker Spike. Buffy Revamped is coming to Harpenden’s Eric Morecambe Centre...
A former soldier who spent 22 years with the Royal Engineers has taken on the role of chief operating officer for the St Albans Education Group (STAEG). Mike Lewis MBE joins the executive team of STAEG, which was established in 2024 following the merger of St Albans High School for Girls...
St Albans Gang Show might be in its 45th year but it remains as relevant and inspirational as ever. The mainstream media is keen to tell us how young people are becoming more and more lost, seeking ways to feel a sense of belonging and sometimes even wondering who they can...
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