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...
Snapper Toby Shepheard - a regular contributor to the St Albans Times - enjoyed a day’s work experience with a leading political photographer. He spent the time with Stefan Rousseau, chief political photographer with The Press Association, after meeting him at a talk in Wanstead. Toby explained how the day unfolded: “We...
The political landscape is witnessing a huge upheaval in parts of the district, with the end of the old constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden and the creation of a new seat incorporating Berkhamsted and Tring. Conservative MP Bim Afolami has fled to the safer environs of Hitchin, perhaps reluctant to stake...
Friends, family and former colleagues have been paying tribute to former councillor Dick Downs, who has died aged 76. Dick, who for many years represented Park Street on St Albans District Council and St Stephen’s Parish Council was an important and influential figure in the local community. He founded the Park Street...
Small self-administered pension schemes offer a number of valuable features for business owners seeking to optimise their retirement strategy, including tax efficiencies and unique investment opportunities. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director Martin Cotter explains more. The recent decision to scrap the lifetime allowance, the cap on the maximum amount you could save...
It was billed as the most important public consultation for a generation, but how many people have actually had their say on the draft St Albans Local Plan? St Albans council leader Cllr Chris White insists there has been a very good response to the consultation from residents, stakeholders and public...
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