A leading Conservative county councillor has dismissed concerns over the proposed Park Street rail freight depot as being limited to only local interest. Cllr Richard Thake, who represents Knebworth and Codicote, is a former HCC planning portfolio holder. He was part of the overview and scrutiny committee that rejected the call-in of...
A new initiative has paired local artists with 20 businesses around the city to provide them with an opportunity to showcase their work. The artists, who form part of the Collective Gallery artistic hub on Holywell Hill, will be taking part in the inaugural St Albans Art Trail from July 15-29. This...
From a Picnic on the Meads to a parade through the High Street, the community of Wheathampstead proved they knew how to enjoy themselves at the annual Village Weekend. Saturday saw picnicking families entertained by Wheathampstead’s Got Talent, the Sonorite Saxophone Quartet and popular local band, The Carnegies. The following day the...
There were tears and there was laughter. Residents of a St Albans community were overcome with emotion when they wished a fond farewell to retiring milkman Michael Tutton MBE, better known as 'Mick the Milk'. A special event marking his retirement was hosted by the Portland Arms on Saturday afternoon, where...
A group of campaigners, who fought to get the Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre built in the heart of Sopwell, have come together again to organise a summer community festival at the centre. The Cottonmill Gathering on Sunday July 16 is a family friendly festival with donkey rides, fairground games, cycling...
Councillors have voted to move the district's draft Local Plan into the next stage - public consultation. Monday's meeting of SADC's planning policy and climate committee saw members rejected calls to pause the plan while government housing targets are reviewed, claiming to do so would open themselves up to external intervention. Public...
As you know each week, I’ve been bringing you my top wine recommendations (including a monthly cheese and wine pairing from Fleetville Larder) from local independent wine merchants. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know our local teams, promoting their wines, some of which have become a regular feature and there are...
Members of St Albans Park Run were joined by volunteers and runners from local GP surgeries to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS. The event took place in Verulamium Park on Saturday morning, and saw hundreds of participants run, jog or walk the free 5K course. More photos from the event...
From tossing the caber to haggis hurling, displays of Highland prowess returned to Harpenden's Rothamsted Park on Sunday for the annual Highland Gathering. Organised by Harpenden Lions, the Scottish-themed event also included Highland dancing, marching pipe bands, archery and live music. It was all in aid of charities Harpenden Mencap and Carers...
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