Around 80 people took part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Albans. Cllr Anthony Rowlands led a procession in brilliant sunshine along the historic boundaries of the city in a ceremony that dates back to 1327. During the 4.5 mile walk, which started at the...
Former councillor and Mayor of both Harpenden and St Albans, chairman of the Harpenden Day Care Centre Association and Druglink Ltd. Rosemary Farmer was delighted to be elected Mayor of St Albans and District in 2018, following three highly successful terms as Mayor of Harpenden. She was a long serving Harpenden...
Hundreds of people have flocked to St Albans Museum + Gallery to spot their favourite Ladybird book. Uncovering the story of the talented artists who illustrated the iconic books, ‘The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Artists’ recounts the fascinating history of the little Loughborough print business which became a giant in...
James Cameron visits a restaurant he can’t refuse...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Phill Coates, community manager at St Albans City FC, trustee of the Pioneer Club, chairman of Sandridge Scout & Guide Group and co-ordinator for the St Albans CDA...
St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS), STAHS Prep and Stormont School - an independent girls’ prep school in Potters Bar - are to merge in September to form the St Albans Education Group. The schools have enjoyed a decades-long relationship, and the merger provides an exciting opportunity to further develop...
Much-loved Clarence Park eatery Verdi's has been listed on RightMove for £250,000. The restaurant, which also includes takeaway and standalone ice cream van, caters for approximately 50 covers. The listing states: "Trading as an Italian restaurant, café and takeaway, Verdi's consistently offers a quality level of service and high standards of food,...
Prepare to discover the land that time forgot when Willows Activity Farm welcomes some visitors from the dawn of history. The venue will be welcoming a triceratops, velociraptor and tyrannosaurus rex between May 27-June 2.The prehistoric predators will be making regular appearances throughout the day in the outdoor arena as part...
Glued to our mobile phones or trying to navigate our way past chuggers, how often do we really take in our immediate surroundings? A walk through St Albans city centre and beyond can yield some surprising finds if you only take a moment to look up… Having identified some quirky features...
An ex-England beach volleyball player is taking over the courts in Verulamium Park - giving them a much-needed burst of new energy, writes Anna Shreeves. Deep Dish, founded by Jake Sheaf, was set up in 2012 and has become a leading name in beach sports in the UK with centres in...
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