Despite widespread belief, there is no such thing as a “common law spouse” in England and Wales. No matter how long a couple lives together, they do not acquire the same legal rights as married couples or civil partners. Yet millions continue to rely on this myth. This is even though...
St Albans City 1 Folkestone Invicta 2 (Isthmian League Premier Division)From Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, photos by Jim Standen They didn’t make it easy, even taking an early 1-0 lead, but Saints weren’t quite good enough in the end to hold back the tide against the visiting Seasiders, who fought...
What does it take to succeed in St Albans’ crowded hair and beauty marketplace? New analysis of data from the Office of National Statistics and Nomis – the official Census and labour market statistics database – reveals that St Albans has recorded the fastest growth in registered hair and beauty businesses...
A St Albans man inspired by his mum’s battle against four different cancer is taking on the London Marathon to raise vital funds for a world-leading research centre. Steve Phillips, who celebrates his 50th birthday that same weekend, is running to raise vital funds for The Institute of Cancer Research, London...
The BAFTA-winning Netflix film I Swear has cast new light on the misunderstood and underrepresented condition Tourette syndrome. Charity Tourette’s Action UK defines Tourette syndrome as “a genetically determined neurological condition, the key features of which are tics, involuntary and uncontrollable sounds and movements”. They add that the condition is complex and...
It’s the early hours of the morning in St Albans city centre, and the few remaining late night venues are sending their last customers on their way, spilling out into the streets and heading for home. A woman in her late 20s hugs her friends goodbye and promises to text when...
Pundits are predicting a close-run result for St Peter’s ward in May’s district council elections, with website Pollcheck saying the margin may be too close to call between the Liberal Democrats and the Greens. We speak to the main contenders vying for victory: Sean Hughes and Sally Leonard...
Just weeks before the crucial May elections, St Albans Liberal Democrats have been dealt a devastating blow from one of their own. Harpenden East district councillor Dason Canning has resigned from the party to become an Independent, citing damning reasons behind his departure. Meanwhile, Sharon Hollingsworth and Steve Cavinder have stepped down...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Theresa Kennedy, owner of Up We Pop in The Maltings Shopping Centre and the most-recent Champion in the St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards. Who was your first...
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