STAHS Children's Book Festival returns to Wheathampstead in June, with a bumper bill of award-winning authors and illustrators. MG Leonard, bestselling author of the Beetle Boy and Twitchers series, leads this year's line-up, backed by her Adventures on Trains series co-author Sam Sedgman, and Manjeet Mann, who won the 2021 Costa...
Are councillors doing enough to protect a much-loved wildlife site from development? Bedmond Meadow, which borders the whole of the western edge of the Verulam Estate, has been described by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust as “a de-facto Local Wildlife Site”, which is unique in St Albans and of significant ecological...
Businesses across the city centre are hosting a week of exclusive promotions for the inaugural St Albans Fashion and Beauty Week. Whether you are looking to update your wardrobe for summer, fancy a pamper session or are looking for style tips, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate all things style...
Legwarmers, perms and hairspray made an unprecedented comeback to St Albans in a charity tribute to the musical movies of the ‘70s and ‘80s. The music mash-up is the third created by The Businesses Community of St Albans and video producers the Yellow Lizard in aid of local good causes Home-Start...
Ukraine, often overshadowed by its European counterparts, boasts a centuries-old winemaking tradition. The vineyards here have witnessed the rise and fall of empires, from the Scythians to the Byzantines. However, despite being at war with Russia, it’s in recent years that Ukrainian wine has experienced a remarkable resurgence. Ukraine’s diverse terroir...
In the fast-paced world of legal transactions, signing documents correctly might seem straightforward, but the devil is in the detail. Masood Haider, Senior Associate in the Residential Property team at Sherrards Solicitors, sheds light on the often-underestimated role of witnesses of legal documents and the potential impact of signing and making...
Shoppers visiting the Sainsbury’s store at Colney Fields helped raise more than £3,000 for Parkinson’s UK. Staff member Tarina Cooper was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 40 four years ago, and wanted to give something back in thanks for the huge amount of support she has received from...
Dignitaries, community leaders and politicians rubbed shoulders at an ancient ceremony marking the declaration of office of Hertfordshire’s newest High Sheriff. Annie Brewster took the reins from Liz Green during a service at St Albans Cathedral last week, becoming only the 14th woman to be appointed by the Sovereign to the...
Panto legend Bob Golding is making a triumphant return to the stage of the Alban Arena for this year's festive pantomime. Three years after he bowed out from the annual show, the temptation proved too great to resist, and he will be making his long-awaited comeback as one of the Ugly...
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