Listeners of the St Albans and District Talking Newspaper are in for a treat when their Christmas edition arrives next week, thanks to members of a local theatre group. The Feelgood Factor, the adult branch of Best Theatre Arts, have written and recorded ‘Festive Spirits’, a half hour radio comedy set...
St Albans Cathedral will join communities across the UK in hosting one of 15 ‘Together at Christmas’ community carol services - part of a national initiative inspired by the Princess of Wales to celebrate love, empathy and community spirit this festive season.Sunday's service will take place at 6pm, and...
Fleetville's St Paul's Church has a packed calendar of events planned for the Christmas season, and started off in style with carols in Clarence Park. The open air singalong saw more than 250 people come along to the bandstand on Sunday afternoon. The event also featured a competition to find the city's...
One of the highlights of the county’s ceremonial calendar took place recently at St Albans Cathedral. The High Sheriff’s Justice Service, which was followed by the Justice Service Lunch at St Albans School, is a way of thanking all those who uphold the law and administer justice within Hertfordshire. His Majesty's Judges,...
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has officially opened the multi-million pound new Construction Centre at Oaklands College. The ambitious project is a 3,000 sq m new build, making it the UK's newest teaching centre for all of the construction trades. The centre includes workshops for practical learning for the plumbing,...
A St Albans city centre church is hoping that the person who helped themselves to a sentimental Bible might return it. The St Albans Times contacted St Peter’s Church for an update on the theft of their holy book after a police appeal was launched around 10 days ago. We suggested to...
Two cousins were the first visitors of the year to Willows Activity Farm's Santa Spectacular. Olive, three, and Ronald, two, headed through the new Polar Portal before they travelled into a winter wonderland featuring elves, gingerbread characters and arctic animals, before meeting Father Christmas in his grotto. Willows chief executive Lyssa Elster...
A St Albans mum was at the forefront of ensuring blockbuster movie Wicked was completely accessible to all of its cast. That included actor Marissa Bode, who makes history as the first disabled actress to ever play the part of Nessarose. Chantelle Nassari, who uses a wheelchair herself, was the film’s accessibility...
The divide between St Albans district and Harpenden town councillors is growing ever wider as the controversy over on-street parking fees shows no sign of dissipating. With the campaign for May’s county council elections now underway, local Liberal Democrats remain torn over the issue, with Harpenden MP Victoria Collins staying well...
The festive season is fast approaching, bringing with it workplace parties, social gatherings, and increased customer interactions. While this time of year offers opportunities for celebration, it also heightens the risk of incidents that could lead to complaints of inappropriate behaviour. Employers must remain vigilant to ensure that they meet their...
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