06 May 2026 Theatre review: The Flare
Deborah Heath is at the Sandpit Theatre for Best Theatre Arts’ latest production...
Deborah Heath is at the Sandpit Theatre for Best Theatre Arts’ latest production...
It’s OK To Say founder and CEO Stacey Turner considers opportunities for change...
The newly formed Alban Community Energy (ACE) is presenting a screening of the film Power Station at the Odyssey Cinema followed by a panel event on community energy in the district. ACE is a community benefit society focused on building energy resilience, breaking free from fossil fuels, reducing energy bills and...
Harpenden Rovers Youth FC has installed a state-of-the-art, solar and wind-powered Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinet at Katherine Warington School (KWS) in the town. This vital piece of life-saving equipment was funded entirely through the club's "Defib on The Hill" initiative, raising nearly £5,000 through the dedicated efforts of its young...
Although the five main political parties dominate the upcoming St Albans district council elections, there are some candidates who have chosen either to stand as independents, or back smaller organisations. Their reasons for standing apart from the likes of the Lib Dems, Labour, Tories, Greens and Reform are often intrinsically personal,...
Victoria Edgar from Harpenden Smartphone Free Childhood group reacts to news that Sir John Lawes School and Katherine Warington School will both be trialling pouches for students’ smartphones from the start of the autumn term...
Lesley Cowland is watching Big Brother at the Abbey Theatre...
A strong turnout at St Albans Cathedral saw more than 300 people gather for the launch screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing with a discussion on local implications for the community. Last November, 10 of the UK’s leading scientists and experts on climate and nature issues, presented a National Emergency Briefing...
Old Albanians Junior Saints U18s have been crowned English National Champions after beating Dings Crusaders from Bristol at Sixways Stadium. The girls were involved in a nail-biting 17-17 draw at full time but by virtue of scoring the first try in the final walked away with the silverware at yesterday's clash. It...
When you think of primary school I bet you imagine yourself sat on a shiny wooden floor – or if it’s a Year 6 memory on The Benches – belting out “sing Hosanna, siiiiing Hosanna” or “who put the colours in the rainbow?” writes Laura Bill. If you are of a...
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