Two years after starting work in a leading city stockbrokers, I jacked it all in for a career in journalism which has lasted almost 30 years. I was looking for a vocation which I felt could make a difference, instead of padding out the bank accounts of super-rich investors, and haven’t...
As the battle against a controversial rail freight terminal on Green Belt land south of St Albans continues to rage, campaigners are calling for further public support before it is too late. A series of public meetings have been organised to highlight the impact the scheme for the former Radlett airfield...
Laura Bill meets entrepreneur and therapist Nadya Giffen ahead of the opening of her latest venture...
In his latest column, Lumin Wealth’s managing director Martin Cotter explains how higher earners can achieve large tax savings via pension contributions. The additional rate threshold was cut to £125,140 from £150,000 from 6 April, so certain higher earners will see a larger proportion of their salary fall into the highest...
A cadet from St Columba's College will have a special role to play at tomorrow's Coronation of King Charles III. RSM Josh Watson has been selected to carry the Combined Cadet Force national banner during the ceremony. The prestigious honour is in recognition of his success at the Champion Cadet competition. Josh...
Rev Peter Crumpler, associate minister at St Paul’s Church in Fleetville, is gearing up for the new King's Coronation. I’ve been looking at the Coronation souvenirs, Union Jacks, bunting and paper plates on sale in local supermarkets and gift shops – and wondering how much enthusiasm is around for Saturday’s Coronation. I’ve...
Although the acronym is mentioned in connection with various activities within St Albans city centre, there are still some people none the wiser about the remit of St Albans BID (a nationwide abbreviation for Business Improvement District, whether there is a need for improvement or not!), and its relationship with...
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Motorists are being warned to stay away from Elm Drive in St Albans after an unexpected sink hole opened in the street. An engineer from Herts county council's highways team is investigating the hole, which is approximately one metre square, to assess the extent of the damage to the road and...
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