If you’re looking for the ultimate sparkling wine hack, look no further than Crémant. This delightful bubbly is crafted using the same traditional method as Champagne, yet it hails from regions outside the famed Champagne area. The result? A sparkling wine that offers exceptional value without compromising on quality. One of the...
The Bishop of St Albans has responded to the most recent safeguarding failures within the Church of England after the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. The senior sacred figurehead stepped down from his role last week after it came to light that he did not follow appropriate procedures...
County Hall has taken the unexpected decision not to defend rejecting plans for a massive quarry with a lifetime of 40 years in the heart of the Green Belt. The proposed facility at Ellenbrook - on the site of the former Hatfield Aerodrome - would involve the extraction of up to...
More needs to be done to improve traffic calming measures in St Albans’ historic George Street, according to retailers. Since November 2023 a one-way system has been in place from Monday to Saturday morning and closed to traffic other than pedestrians and cyclists from 11am on a Saturday through to 7am...
Sunday's planned Christmas Carnival in Harpenden has been cancelled due to safety fears about severe weather. Organisers Harpenden Town Council say the safety of residents, traders and event staff is always at the forefront of their decisions. A spokesperson said:: "It is with much regret that we have had to take the...
The Harpenden Society has condemned the district council for its response to the consultation into on-street car parking charges. The recent meeting of the public realm committee revealed that SADC was pressing ahead with its proposals, only making minor concessions to the overwhelming weight of public opinion opposing the plans. Harpenden Society...
Months after undergoing a life-saving bone marrow transplant, a St Albans leukaemia patient is celebrating a milestone in his recovery. Former Verulam School pupil Ben Collins has now passed 130 days since undergoing vital treatment for a rare blood cancer condition called acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Aged just 24, with a loving family...
Over the last half-century, The Horn of Plenty has established itself not only as a local icon, but also as a grassroots music scene institution. The rollcall of talent who have graced its stage since 1974 reads like an A to Z of musical history, covering a wide mix of genres...
We've been speaking to some of the winners and highly commended finalists to gauge their reactions to the 2024 St Albans Retailer of the Year competition following Monday's awards ceremony. You can see the full list of winners here. Sam Campagna from Barbone, who won the Hair and Beauty category, said: “Winning...
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