A St Albans care home resident is marking a milestone birthday today. Marjorie Clarke was born on August 2 1924, a month which also saw the debut of comic strip Little Orphan Annie, Denmark hosting the second World Scout Jamboree, and the death of the novelist Joseph Conrad. A resident of Alban...
A major route linking St Albans with Sandridge and Wheathampstead is set to be closed for three weeks this summer - but it’s business as usual for local pubs and other establishments, who desperately need your support! The southern end of the B651 Sandridge Road will be completely closed between St...
The St Albans district could be forced to take up to 70 per cent more homes than already included in its draft Local Plan, after the new Government ordered the biggest nationwide house-building drive in generations. All councils in England have been given new, mandatory housing targets to pave the way...
International Shiraz Day is celebrated around the world each year, a delightful occasion dedicated to honouring Shiraz wine. But what’s the difference between Shiraz and Syrah? Well Shiraz refers to the New World expression, which is often intense, richer, fuller in body and alcohol and with riper aromas. Syrah on the other...
St Albans Arts Society held their summer exhibition at Dagnall Street Baptist Church last week, offering the public an opportunity to see firsthand the work their members have created this year. A spokesperson for the society said: “The exhibition represents many hours of artistic endeavour by every one of us who...
The flagship city centre development now known as Jubilee Square was officially opened at a special ceremony today. A ribbon was cut by Mayor Cllr Jamie Day, council leader Cllr Paul de Kort, Cllr Jacqui Taylor, the cabinet member for housing and community safety, and St Albans MP Daisy Cooper. The project,...
Soroptimists held an “orange” awareness day in Harpenden recently, focusing on their campaign to take action to end violence against women and girls. Members of SI St Albans and District, plus one husband and one daughter, ran the club’s charity bookstall at the Sustainability Market Harpenden, organised by Sustainable St Albans,...
Fly-tipped rubbish left strewn around council housing land will be removed within seven days, councillors have pledged. The decision was made at the recent full council meeting, following pressure from the Labour group after ongoing issues in London Colney. Fly-tipping at Cotlandswick garages took a month and a half to remove, while...
Kernow Chamber Players bring the Bard’s bloodfest to the Roman Theatre Festival, and Deborah Heath is a witness...
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