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The first heatwave caught many of us by surprise. Then we again found ourselves stoically slogging through temperatures climbing well into the 30s across Hertfordshire and there's more hot weather forecast for the rest of the summer. It’s worth remembering that it’s not just our skin that needs looking after in...
Deborah Heath is at Chiswell Green United Reformed Church for Breakaway Theatre’s take on the Bard’s comedy classic...
A historic St Albans property business is set to begin an exciting new chapter with one of the region's leading independent property groups. Castles Property Group has announced the acquisition of Collinson Hall, one of the region's longest-established and most respected independent property businesses, marking an exciting new era for the...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, celebrates the sardines which made up her wedding meal… I don’t know which was the greater inspiration for my recent bout of sardine-scoffing, my friend’s detailed relaying of her trip to Sardinia (whence it is probable the name derives) or our...
Just three years ago a community group came together with the mission of bringing the Civic Rose Garden back to life. The site, which is located behind the Civic Centre, had been sadly neglected due to a lack of funding, a very common problem across the country. Championed by two determined women,...
A St Albans landlord reveals how his rental property was used as a brothel in tonight’s episode of BBC television documentary series Panorama. An investigation by reporter Hazel Martin uncovered how criminal gangs are obtaining homes through reputable letting companies, with landlords believing standard tenancy checks had been carried out. But false...
The planet doesn’t argue. It doesn’t negotiate. It sends signals - rising seas, raging wildfires, heatwaves, melting glaciers. That’s why it’s important to recognise all those who are working hard to protect the Earth. Last month was World Environment Day - the perfect platform to launch the Ember Designs Eco Awards for...
A former professional rugby player will be visiting Harpenden this week as he attempts a world-record-breaking endurance challenge by completing 100 ultramarathons in 100 consecutive days. David 'Jacko' Jackson, who lives in north west Wales, hopes to raise £1 million for brain injury charities Headway UK and Head for Change with...
Six well-known local individuals wanted for crimes by Herts Young Homeless have been brought to justice at St Albans historic court room. Participants in The Great Escape were hoping to raise £6,000 for the charity, which will be doubled thanks to its partnership with Helping Herts. The half-dozen were arrested at 10am...
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