Redbourn villagers are celebrating scooping three top awards in the annual Britain in Bloom competition. The accolades were Gold in the Best Small Town category, a Certificate of Achievement in the Young People's category for St Luke's School, and a Community Champion award for Redbourn in Bloom's Pat Schofield. Run entirely by...
The most prestigious business awards in the St Albans calendar celebrated the achievements of companies and individuals from across the district. The winners of this year's St Albans Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards were announced at a gala ceremony at Tewinbury Meadow Barn on Thursday. They were:Young Person Award: Edward Dunn...
The future of iconic Batchwood Hall has been confirmed as an an upmarket restaurant, bar and hotel. Owners SADC have agreed a long-term lease with hospitality firm The Oakman Group for a multi-million pound redevelopment of the building which has lain empty since the pandemic. Work to restore the Hall to its former glory...
Christmas truly arrived in St Albans with thousands of people flocking to the city centre for the annual Christmas Cracker on Sunday. Among the attractions in St Peter's Street was live music, fairground rides, a Santa’s grotto, street entertainers, a snow globe, sideshow games, street theatre and around 100 market stalls...
One of the top men in charge of rail freight development company Segro has said an angling club will have to remove unauthorised fencing at a country park. It’s just a few weeks since Verulam Angling Club fenced off sections of Frogmore Lakes surrounding Moor Hill Fisheries, prompting a huge outcry...
If you want to bring a smile to someone in need this Christmas, look no further than the city’s Gifting Tree. SJ Sourcing, Dylans, Christopher Place Shopping Centre and St Albans BID are joining forces to support families and young people who are struggling at Christmas. They are asking customers to contribute...
This week I spent time perusing a sea of glitter down at Smallford Farm Shop, where Lucy and the team had quickly moved from a Halloween inspired theme into the festive season, ready for Christmas. If you are looking for a place to buy fresh, local and quality products for your...
Unloved and unkempt patches of shrubland in Cottonmill have been transformed into beautiful, wildlife-friendly “guerrilla gardens” thanks to the efforts of a green-fingered husband and wife team. Erica and Philip Lynwood have crafted two different gardens, one on the corner of Keyfield Terrace and the other at the bottom of the...
RSPCA officers have saved a fox which fell down an uncovered manhole on a building site in Grosvenor Road. The wild animal was discovered by a worker during a morning site inspection and the RSPCA was called for help. RSPCA inspector Nicole Pendrell-Smith said: “The poor fox was very weak and his...
A lot has changed for one St Albans musician since the days of being dropped off by his parents to sing as a chorister at the Abbey although Mat Taylor maintains that it was that musical education that has led to him finally releasing his own album. Graphic designer Mat has...
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