Harpenden Rovers Youth FC has installed a state-of-the-art, solar and wind-powered Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinet at Katherine Warington School (KWS) in the town. This vital piece of life-saving equipment was funded entirely through the club's "Defib on The Hill" initiative, raising nearly £5,000 through the dedicated efforts of its young...
Although the five main political parties dominate the upcoming St Albans district council elections, there are some candidates who have chosen either to stand as independents, or back smaller organisations. Their reasons for standing apart from the likes of the Lib Dems, Labour, Tories, Greens and Reform are often intrinsically personal,...
Victoria Edgar from Harpenden Smartphone Free Childhood group reacts to news that Sir John Lawes School and Katherine Warington School will both be trialling pouches for students’ smartphones from the start of the autumn term...
Lesley Cowland is watching Big Brother at the Abbey Theatre...
A strong turnout at St Albans Cathedral saw more than 300 people gather for the launch screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing with a discussion on local implications for the community. Last November, 10 of the UK’s leading scientists and experts on climate and nature issues, presented a National Emergency Briefing...
Old Albanians Junior Saints U18s have been crowned English National Champions after beating Dings Crusaders from Bristol at Sixways Stadium. The girls were involved in a nail-biting 17-17 draw at full time but by virtue of scoring the first try in the final walked away with the silverware at yesterday's clash. It...
When you think of primary school I bet you imagine yourself sat on a shiny wooden floor – or if it’s a Year 6 memory on The Benches – belting out “sing Hosanna, siiiiing Hosanna” or “who put the colours in the rainbow?” writes Laura Bill. If you are of a...
Harpenden resident Jessica Grigg is currently volunteering with The Borgen Project, helping to raise awareness around global poverty and political engagement...
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising understanding, reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations about mental wellbeing. In today’s fast-paced world, many people experience stress, anxiety and emotional challenges, making it more important than ever to prioritise mental health and ‘take action’ which is this year’s...
With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 having come into force on May 1, landlords should now be preparing for a number of new statutory obligations. A key immediate requirement is the service of the Government’s prescribed Information Sheet, which must be provided to certain tenants within a strict timeframe to...
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