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This week I’ve been exploring wines under £10 and seeking out those that offer outstanding value for money without compromising on taste and quality. Rose, red and an alcohol free spritz made the final five. Calvet Rosé Cap D’Adge Cotes de Thau 2023 (£8 at Morrisons) Calvet is one of the oldest...

It seems that barely a week goes by before St Albans features in another clickbait-friendly poll - but the latest really takes the cream.. According to digital PR agency Tank, the city is the most affordable coffee location in the UK, with a flat white setting locals back £3.60 – meaning...

A fruit and veg trader from St Albans Charter Market has had more than 20 thousand likes after a performance of her singing went viral. Brooke Tyler, who works on the family stall, was encouraged to sing by Hayley Chart, a professional street singer who once appeared on TV's The Voice. Hayley...

Over the past 50 years, Dr Robert Wareing and his wife Linda feel privileged to have walked in Verulamium Park almost every day, in all weathers and through all the seasons, and have a deep love of this precious space. To mark the 90th anniversary of the park, Robert has undertaken...

Oasis fans disappointed they missed out on tickets for the band's reunion tour can take solace in the next best thing at this weekend's Pub in the Park. Festival organisers have announced that top Oasis tribute act Noasis will be taking to the stage in Verulamium Park on Friday night to...

There's going to be a new head in charge of St Albans High School for Girls Senior. Ann Massey, currently deputy head of Eltham College, has been appointed following an extensive recruitment process led by independent school sector specialists RSAcademics. Ann will take up the position from acting head of STAHS Senior,...

Social media rumours suggesting St Albans city centre is in lockdown following a knife attack are completely false. The Daily Express even posted a story suggesting residents had reported seeing "police everywhere" following the incident, with offices shut and nobody allowed in and out following a stabbing near CEX in French...

The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Annie Brewster, recently visited HAWA Multicultural Services’ women-only gym and fitness centre at Beaumont School. This unique facility has been tailored to meet the needs of ethnically diverse women in the community, not only promoting health and well-being but also fostering social integration in a culturally...

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