What does it take to become a St Albans Cathedral tour guide? Former lawyer Peter Goodman is undertaking six months of formal training for the role, and invites us to join him on his journey...
Team GB's Phoebe Gill has become the first ambassador for St Albans-based mental health charity Youth Talk. Phoebe, who attends St George's School in Harpenden and is a member of St Albans Athletics Club at Abbey View Athletics Track, will be promoting the work of Youth Talk and its mission to...
An iconic Blue Plaque which once held pride of place at BBC TV Centre has been unveiled at Harpenden's Eric Morecambe Centre by the eponymous funnyman's daughter. The plaque was one of a limited collection of 24 which could be seen at the Wood Lane building before it closed in 2012. Reading...
The 15th annual St Albans District Chamber of Commerce’s Community Business Awards have celebrated the outstanding achievements of remarkable individuals and local businesses. The evening, at St Michael's Manor, highlighted the incredible contributions of rising stars, entrepreneurs, sustainable champions, and business leaders who are making a significant impact on the business...
A St Albans-based personal stylist curated a preloved fashion show raising funds for a local hospice. Alex Standley of Luxe Leopard Lifestyle presented the event at Pendley Manor Hotel in collaboration with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. Over 40 individual outfits showcased on the evening had been sourced from Rennie Grove Peace...
97% Of Eyewear Is Made In China. 8% Owns Up To It. That’s the headline that came to us from an article on LinkedIn written by supplier, friend of the shop and all-round font of optical knowledge, Jason Kirk. With his express permission, we’re sharing it with you – because why rewrite...
One of the district’s leading independent brewers has started production of its award-winning beers and ales in its new and expanded home. The team at Farr Brew have been busy transforming a disused barn at Great Revel End Farm, Gaddesden Lane, Redbourn, after having to vacate their previous home in Wheathampstead. Although...
An over 60s social club in Sandridge is closing its doors at the end of the year due to a lack of volunteers. Sandridge Silver Threads Club has been running for 73 years and is a valuable resource for older adults. According to Age UK loneliness affects 1.4 million older people...
Is this Chiswell Green’s best kept secret? James Cameron finds out more...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, has been preparing some delicious and healthy breakfasts...
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