It's undoubtedly the start of St Albans' festive season, and this year's Christmas Cracker street festival is taking place from noon until 6pm on Sunday November 17. Thousands of people are expected to attend the event, which features live music, fairground rides, a Santa’s grotto, street entertainers and around 100 market...
There will be changes in the way SADC approaches tough budget decisions in the wake of the Harpenden on-street parking row, leader Paul de Kort has revealed. The new approach will see proposals on raising revenue or cutting costs for the coming year put forward at a much earlier stage. At the...
A 10-year project to refurbish the 150-year-old Grade II listed Smallford Station and platform continues apace. The abandoned station, which formed part of the old Alban Way line between St Albans and Hatfield, has undergone a dramatic transformation thanks to the efforts of Smallford Station and Alban Way Heritage Society. Since 2013,...
Work to clear scrub from Bedmond Wildlife Meadow to facilitate an archaeological survey has decimated a large area of established woodland, it has been claimed. The work is also said to have destroyed scores of saplings and young trees on the grassland part of the 12-acre meadow, which borders the whole...
It’s not too late for the district council administration to reverse planned charges for on-street parking in Harpenden. Councillors and retailers alike have made an eleventh hour plea for SADC not to push ahead with proposals to introduce fees across the town centre. It comes as the controversy hits the national media,...
Buying property as a landlord is a significant investment, involving not just financial resources but also legal considerations. As residential real estate solicitors, our role is pivotal in ensuring that the process is smooth, legally sound, and aligned with the landlord’s investment goals. Here’s an in-depth look into how we assist...
Could Victoria Street be closed to all vehicles apart from buses? That sounds like one of the outcomes being mooted as part of a consultation about the major route into St Albans city centre. Herts county council is working with St Albans district council on a community-led initiative to create a...
This week I’m celebrating National Carignan Day with Penny and the team at Cellar Door Wines. For those new to this grape, it’s a red variety celebrated for its deep colour, high acidity, and robust tannins. While it is often used in blends, Carignan is increasingly recognised and appreciated as...
Members of the Ver Valley Society are joining the March for Clean Water in London on Sunday. There have been over 2,600 hours of sewage discharges from Markyate sewage works directly into the River Ver again this year and this has prompted those who care for their local chalk stream to...
Laura Bill questions whether the Government is making unacceptable links between obesity and unemployment...
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