St Albans is renowned for its dog-lovers, and now a new initiative aims to promote its dog-friendly status with a day of activities and treats for the city's canines. St Albans regularly appears as one of the UK’s top dog-friendly cities with lots of attractions, cafés, pubs, shops, and restaurants offering...
A grassroots campaign of more than 70 households is fighting plans for up to 40 new homes in the heart of the Green Belt. The Boissy Park Action Group was formed to oppose a scheme by Anderson Design and Build Ltd to construct up to 40 dwellings - including three self-build...
England fans rubbed shoulders with former Lionesses and stars from TV's Love Island at a special screening of Saturday's World Cup quarter final match outside the Alban Arena. The clash between the England Women and Colombia ended in a 2-1 victory for the European champions, who can now look forward to...
For the first time in two millennia, Greek tragedy is returning to the Roman Theatre in St Albans. Professor of history and anthropology Tim Boatswain is teaming up with a talented troupe of OVO actors to provide an entertaining and enthralling introduction to Greek tragic drama in the spectacular and authentic...
The call has gone out to recruit a new volunteer to play a vital role in running Scouting in the St Albans district. A new chair is being sought for the board of trustees to help provide leadership to the non-uniformed side of local Scouting. This is an ideal position for someone...
A bid to build a residential development to the rear of a former Indian restaurant has failed at appeal. KFH Property Ltd proposed a change of use for the disused Cherry Trees Indian restaurant in Lower Luton Road, Wheathampstead, to a veterinary practice. But it also called for outline planning permission for...
More than two years on and the St Albans Noke hotel remains a refuge for migrants from across the world. A far cry from its former glory days as four-star accommodation, the tired and unkempt-looking building is almost penning in its current residents; vulnerable people who fled to here as...
The largest development in Park Street after the proposed rail freight interchange could cast a further shadow over the lives of local residents. An application from Scott Properties to build 95 houses on 11 acres of arable land in has finally been listed after its submission one and a half years...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, explores the delights of the red fruit by taking a look back at her Italian roots...
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