We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Jonny Seabrook, who presents the Mix Weekend Breakfast Show, Saturday from 7am and Sunday from 9am and is the match day announcer for St Albans City FC at...
Torrential rain and bitterly cold temperatures failed to put a dampener on the flipping action at this year's St Albans Pancake Race. Teams from a host of different businesses and organisations took part in the charity fundraiser, including Lumin Wealth, Wagada Digital, ADS, St Albans Cathedral, Mercer and Hole, STANTA, St...
As a young man growing up in a crime-ridden West London council estate, Simon Totten realised he had two choices: to follow other people of his age into a life of law-breaking, or to get away and start afresh somewhere new. “At that turning point in my life I knew I...
A St Albans Parliamentary candidate is calling on the county council to scrap its roll-out of 20mph speed zones.John Dowdle, who represents Reform UK in the constituency race, says the cost of the project is unjustified at a time when the HCC director of finance has warned all county councillors...
The unexpected installation of marquees and footpaths to accommodate an extra round of Herts University graduation ceremonies has raised eyebrows at the Cathedral this week. The trial event in the Abbey Orchard over February half-term is on top of the usual ceremonies in September, and requires several weeks either side for...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of delicious rosé wine? Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or a fun night in with friends, rosé is the perfect choice. With its beautiful pink hue and delicate flavours, it’s the...
Navigating the intersection of marriage and inheritance tax as Valentine’s Day approaches with Nicole Marmor, partner and head of private wealth at Sherrards Solicitors. As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air, and many couples find themselves contemplating the next step in their relationship. For some, this involves considering the legal...
We can’t pass up the opportunity for an excellent vision-based pun, it being Valentine’s Day before the next edition of this fine publication comes out. We’re looking forward to our annual treat of watching all the gents coming out the barber shop with their fresh trims ready to woo their...
Savers are finding comfort in higher rates, but interest earned on cash is rarely sufficient to expand wealth. Investments offer greater return potential in the long run, as Lumin’s Managing Director Martin Cotter explains. Uncomfortable losses for bond investors and sustained volatility in the equity market may make cash a tempting...
Talented students from Oaklands College not only strutted their stuff on the catwalk at St Albans Cathedral, but also designed many of the outfits they wore. Sunday's Charitable Extravaganza Runway event was run in partnership with Cancer Research, with many of the clothes pre-loved items from the High Street store. The free show...
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