If there’s one thing that’s hard to overlook when it comes to Harpenden MP Victoria Collins, and that’s what seems to be her boundless sense of optimism. She’s a far cry from many of the cynical old politicians you see propping up the back benches at Westminster, and maybe that’s because...
A new commemorative blue plaque honouring the life and work of the distinguished local British watercolourist, etcher, and draftsman, Holmes Edwin Cornelius Winter (1851–1935) will be unveiled next month. The unveiling ceremony by heritage group Blue Plaques St Albans, will take place at his former residence, 9 Alma Road, Saturday September...
A bound volume of Herts Advertiser newspapers from 1957 to 1958 has been returned to the family of its original recipient - former Mayor of St Albans Cllr Cecil J Preece. This particular book was found by St Albans charity Emmaus during a house clearance, and acquired by the St Albans...
Animal Care students from Oaklands College took part in a life-changing conservation learning experience in South Africa, giving them the chance to develop practical skills, broaden their understanding of wildlife protection and see global conservation in action. The group travelled with GAP Africa Projects and were based at Sibuya Game Reserve,...
It’s now 12 months since Sgt James Keene took over St Albans Central, North and West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), and he’s now settled into the role, which involves overseeing the PCs and PCSOs tackling short and long-term issues affecting the area. “I’ve really got my head around all the team's...
Deborah Heath takes a trip back in time to the age of the great Roman dramatists… It was my absolute pleasure to attend a special one-off event at the Roman Theatre Festival on Sunday. Professor Tim Botswain, academic and trustee of OVO, presented an illuminating hour of entertainment, exploring the nature...
More than 200 students received their A level, T level and BTEC results at Oaklands College on Thursday , with many now progressing to university, apprenticeships, employment or further study. Students, families and staff gathered at the college to celebrate the results and recognise the hard work and dedication of students...
More than a quarter of the cohort at St Columba's College received at least three A grades and 22 per cent received at least one A* grade in this year's A level examinations. Some of the top achievers include: Alec, with an A* grade in biology and A grades in chemistry...
Fleetville residents are calling for urgent action to protect parking spaces which could be lost as part of a new housing development. Neighbours in Burleigh, Cape and Castle Roads are concerned about the impact of the development of the ex-Jewson site on Burleigh Road, which will see the removal of 10...
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