Have sweeping changes to planning policies vindicated St Albans district council’s decision to steam ahead with its Local Plan? The Plan, which allows for the building of 15,000 new homes in the district up to 2041, was submitted for Government approval just two weeks before far-reaching revisions to the National Planning...
Deborah Heath has her ticket at the ready for the children’s classic at the Abbey Theatre. The annual Company of Ten Christmas show is an ideal seasonal treat for all theatre lovers but especially families. You can be sure of a heart-warming classic children’s tale which is relevant to every age...
Tucked away on an industrial estate alongside Verulam Golf Club, a crystal healer and a builder’s yard is a cosy, olde worlde wine merchant now celebrating 20 years in business. Cellar Door Wines was founded in 2004 by Miles Lilliott and his brother and business partner Peter at Verulam Industrial Estate...
James Cameron samples some Quality Street tipples...
Continue the Christmas spirit and come and enjoy Gian-Carlo Menotti’s tale of Amahl and the Night Visitors, staged in the splendid setting of the newly-restored nave of St Peter’s Church in St Albans. Composed with children in mind, this makes a wonderful introduction to opera for anyone. Short in length, at...
The charity Playpark Action Rothamsted Committee (PARC) has donated more than £2,000 to St Albans' Pioneer Club. PARC was formed in September 2018 with the aim of raising funds for a new play area in Rothamsted Park, and worked closely with Harpenden Town Council to raise a large amount of money...
Commuters and other rail passengers are being reminded that there will be no Thameslink trains between Harpenden and London from Saturday December 21 to Sunday December 29 Rail tracks will be closed between London St Pancras and Harpenden for nine consecutive days, with no Thameslink trains south of Harpenden, and no...
WARNING: This article contains images of surgery some readers may find distressing. “Gentlemen, we have the technology…” TV’s Six Million Dollar Man might have had cybernetic parts implanted into his body, but today’s surgeons are using robots to assist in carrying out operations with a skill and precision impossible to achieve with...
Bob’s back, and it’s as if he’s never been away… But while it would be tempting to focus on the return of the Arena’s prodigal son - panto legend © Bob Golding – after a gap of five years, let’s not forget that seasonal shows at the venue have been a...
Nestled on a prominent hilltop in Saint-Émilion, Château Quintus offers stunning panoramic views of the Dordogne valley. This remarkable estate is a wonderful blend of historical charm and modern winemaking prowess. Château Quintus is proudly owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon, a distinguished family-owned company led by Prince Robert of Luxembourg. Domaine...
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