Two students were injured following a knife attack in the vicinity of Oaklands College's Smallford campus. Police and paramedics were called to the Hatfield Road site on Monday afternoon at around 3.40pm, backed up by the police helicopter and air ambulance. Oaklands College said the incident took place outside the campus outside...
Did Deborah Heath: a) Love Constellations? b) Miss press night as her babysitter was ill? c) Go to the Odyssey instead? d) All of the above, depending on what reality you're exploring? “The decisions we do and don’t make, determine which future we have.”This 2012 play by Nick Payne has received...
The unseasonably warm weather brought in the crowds to George Street for this year’s Gin and Jazz Festival. In contrast to last year’s downpours, the balmy evening proved a huge draw, with thousands of people packing out the road. The event, which is now in its fifth year, is organised by St...
A resident of Tara's Retreat care home in Sandridge will be a staggering 107 years old next week. When Dorothy Mary Billington was born in Liverpool on October 18 1916, the globe was gripped by what came to be known as the 'war to end all wars', still two years away...
Voted one of the top 30 races in the country thanks to its beautiful course and community spirit, the Herts 10K made its much-anticipated comeback on Sunday. The 18th race saw runners of all abilities make their way around a scenic course which started and finished at Rothamsted Research. Founded in 2006...
A St Albans estate agents has been shortlisted in four categories at one of the industry’s leading awards ceremonies. Collinson Hall, based in Victoria Street, are the only local agency featured in the Negotiator Magazine awards. They are up for the following accolades: Property Management Department of the Year (nationwide); Regional Agency East of...
Not-for-profit radio station Mix 92.6 has been shortlisted in three categories in the national Community Radio Awards 2023. These prestigious industry awards recognise the best in community radio from around the UK. Mix 92.6 has been shortlisted in the ‘best sports show’, ‘best coverage of a live event’ and ‘best specialist content’...
A young man with cerebral palsy hopes to swim the equivalent of the Channel after completing a fundraiser at his local leisure centre. 20-year-old Ollie Sales, who is unable to walk or sit unaided due to his condition, raised more than £1,000 by swimming 10 lengths of the pool at Harpenden...
Getting shelf space at EYES on St Albans is no mean feat! Just like Jez did back in the day when he travelled around with a suitcase of frames to sell to optical practices, there is still a steady stream of reps that come to the shop with their latest...
Welcome to this week’s edition of Wine Times, where we continue the journey to discover the allure of South African wines. From picturesque vineyards to a rich winemaking heritage, we’ll delve into what makes South Africa a captivating destination for wine enthusiasts. The vineyard and winemaker: Boschendal Nestled between the idyllic towns...
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