We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This time: Sarah Gillow, creative director of George Street jewellers Galio, and director of St Albans BID. Where do you walk when you want to think? I have a favourite circular walk...
Last week’s feature on natural wines sparked some lively debate on my Instagram account and prompted a message from Ed at Fleetville Larder, asking me to pop in to try a natural wine that “tastes like rain on a hot day”. So, I decided to make my monthly visit to...
Leading local theatre company OVO is launching a new community ensemble aimed at giving local people the chance to perform in high quality productions in a professional environment. The initiative is the first in OVO’s new education and outreach strand, which will open up a range of participation and training opportunities...
Chris Lewis looks at changes taking place at the local charity supporting the homeless and people in need...
A landmark celebration of St Albans' rich and diverse African Caribbean community looking at its 80-year contribution to city culture opens at the Museum + Gallery next week. The Becoming Us: African Caribbean St Albans exhibition - which is curated by Leeanna's Wish CIC and Active Lifestyles - will focus on...
“Hertfordshire County Council is a disgrace, and you can quote me on this.” That is the damning opinion of St Albans council leader – and county councillor – Chris White in the wake of weeks of disruption caused by roadworks across the city centre. Temporary traffic lights, closed roads, queuing vehicles, noise...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, finds her pulses racing to be part of some delicious dishes...
Not only has town snapper Steve Collins achieved the prestigious 'Photographers Bar' from The Guild of Photographers for the sixth time but he also scored Runner Up in the Image of the Year (Urban Category). This was for his photograph showing chef Mehmet Berhan Aksahin preparing for the evening service, taken...
A community-led fundraising campaign to redevelop the playground at Bernards Heath reached fruition on Saturday, with the reopening of the new facility by St Albans MP Daisy Cooper. Let’s Play at Bernards Heath was set up four years ago with the aim of raising £100,000 to renovate the tired old playground...
Blue, Sister Sledge and the Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra will be topping the bill at this year's St Albans Foodies Festival - returning to Oaklands College between May 31 and June 2. Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks...
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