Hay Fever, one of Noel Coward’s most enduring works, is set to open the Company of Ten’s 90th season later this month. The play is a masterful comedy of manners that explores the eccentricities of the Bliss family—a group of artistic, self-absorbed individuals whose theatrical personalities turn a quiet weekend in...
After a successful launch last year, St Albans Dog Day is back this Sunday. This hugely popular event encourages canine companions to come out and enjoy the dog-friendly city centre with their four-legged friends. St Albans regularly features on lists of the most dog-friendly towns and cities in the UK, with more...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Novelist and book editor Becky Alexander, formerly the food writer for The Herts Advertiser. Her second novel, The Other Mrs Eden is out in September. A young woman...
James Cameron visits the fine dining restaurant to enjoy a three hour, seven course tasting menu...
This week I’ve been exploring wines under £10 and seeking out those that offer outstanding value for money without compromising on taste and quality. Rose, red and an alcohol free spritz made the final five. Calvet Rosé Cap D’Adge Cotes de Thau 2023 (£8 at Morrisons) Calvet is one of the oldest...
It seems that barely a week goes by before St Albans features in another clickbait-friendly poll - but the latest really takes the cream.. According to digital PR agency Tank, the city is the most affordable coffee location in the UK, with a flat white setting locals back £3.60 – meaning...
As part of our ongoing Write Now initiative, 16-year-old Aanya Apte, who will be going into Year 12 at St Albans High School for Girls, takes a look at the race for the White House.She said: “I really wanted to write this article as I am very interested in politics,...
A fruit and veg trader from St Albans Charter Market has had more than 20 thousand likes after a performance of her singing went viral. Brooke Tyler, who works on the family stall, was encouraged to sing by Hayley Chart, a professional street singer who once appeared on TV's The Voice. Hayley...
Over the past 50 years, Dr Robert Wareing and his wife Linda feel privileged to have walked in Verulamium Park almost every day, in all weathers and through all the seasons, and have a deep love of this precious space. To mark the 90th anniversary of the park, Robert has undertaken...
Oasis fans disappointed they missed out on tickets for the band's reunion tour can take solace in the next best thing at this weekend's Pub in the Park. Festival organisers have announced that top Oasis tribute act Noasis will be taking to the stage in Verulamium Park on Friday night to...
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