Fleetville schools have issued a warning to parents not to let their children walk home alone today after rumours of an inter-schools fight in Morrisons car park. Posts on social media have been encouraging young people from different secondary schools to meet outside the store this evening. Schools are divided into "Red"...
A trailblazer in the field of learning disabilities is to be recognised with a national blue plaque at her Harpenden family home. Judy Fryd (1909-2000) founded Mencap to help people with a learning disability live their lives to the full, after teaching her daughter Felicity to read, write and count despite...
Having led the way in St Albans by introducing a ban on smartphones for new Year 7 students starting in September, Sandringham School is proposing taking things even further. The secondary school is consulting with parents on whether to extend the smartphone ban to all Key Stage 3 students (Years 7,...
There's a new leadership team setting the agenda for St Albans District Chamber of Commerce. Susan Glenholme, managing partner of Debenhams Ottaway, has been appointed as the Chamber’s new President. Susan has served as Vice President over the past year and has been a director since 2023, bringing with her a...
Today marks World Book Day, when children across St Albans will don their favourite literary costumes in celebration of stories and imagination. Katie York, head of English at Beechwood Park School in Markyate, shares her reflections on raising readers in a distracted age...
St Albans' own Trinder Hair Studios is celebrating after being named Salon of the Year 1 at the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026. Trinder was recognised for setting a benchmark in client-focused excellence. Judges described the George Street salon as a standout in every aspect, praising its solid reputation for customer...
A mobile phone repair and vape shop in the heart of St Albans’ Conservation Area has been ordered to remove its jarring new signage. The bright red signs were installed at I Repair, 28 Market Place, last week, replacing the previous black frontage. The move provoked an outpouring of complaints on social...
As a cornerstone of youth culture in St Albans, The Pioneer Club is offering a variety of different events for young people this March. Traditional open mic nights can feel intimidating when you’re just starting out, performing in a room full of seasoned musicians isn’t always the easiest first step. That’s...
Psychologist, author and media mental health contributor Stacey Turner is widely known for her tireless work supporting emotional wellbeing. As the founder of mental health charity It’s OK To Say, Stacey has dedicated her career to making psychological support more accessible, offering mental health education, community outreach, and free and low-cost...
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