Old Albanian Cricket Club will be playing the Lashings International Cricket Squad, dubbed “The Harlem Globetrotters of cricket”, on June 28 2024. The current squad includes the likes of Sir Curtley Ambrose, Courtney Walsh and Ryan Sidebottom, and as well as the all-star lineup, the match will be commentated on by legendary...
With the right planning, and careful use of allowances, a couple can significantly lighten their tax load in retirement. Martin Cotter, Managing Director of Lumin Wealth, explains how this can be achieved. Most retirees can substantially reduce their tax burden once they stop working. With careful management and disciplined use of...
The latest delays to the completion of Jubilee Square - the huge project on the site of the former police station and NHS building in Victoria Street - raises further questions over its impact on council finances. The entire scheme has taken more than four and a half years, and construction...
Equipment used to set up St Albans Charter Market has been sold at auction for less than the price of a second hand car. A job lot of three tractors including a Reliance Mercury RM403 tractor, a Reliance Mercury tractor and a Vallely VT55 Beaver tractor was sold together with 15...
As the city gears up for the festive season, Christopher Place has revealed major plans for the months ahead. The shopping centre will be undergoing its biggest redevelopment since opening in the 1980s. The defunct snooker bar in Upper Dagnall Street is set to be transformed into a bar and restaurant, with...
The leader of Herts county council has washed his hands once and for all over the sale of the former Radlett Aerodrome for redevelopment as a rail freight terminal. Cllr Richard Roberts said: "Not withstanding the legal challenge brought through the Judicial review, the sale of this site was decided by...
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to secure another year of support for a popular community café. Voluntary group Leeanna’s Wish runs the café every Tuesday between 10am-12 noon at Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre, offering an opportunity for older adults to re-connect, form new friendships, and socialise in a warm...
Local radio station Mix 92.6 is offering residents the chance to become radio presenters; no previous experience needed. The station is looking for people with a passion for our area who want to join their latest training programme. Successful trainees would go on to present weekly daytime shows on the station....
Remembrance Day parades and services are taking place across the district on Sunday. Mayor Cllr Anthony Rowlands will lead the St Albans event alongside leaders of the major faiths. A parade through the city centre will take place at 10.30am with representatives of the Royal British Legion, air, sea and army cadets,...
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