The team behind the St Albans Postboxes charity project are celebrating after learning one of their handmade crochet creations will be appearing in a nationally broadcast UK television programme this Christmas. The festive topper was created by local maker Candy Stuart and features a detailed, woolly depiction of a much‑loved fictional...
Instability and uncertainty surrounds the Government’s proposed Local Government Reorganisation plans, with the district council in a state of limbo until at least the spring, says SADC leader Cllr Paul de Kort. The replacement of the current two-tier system of local government with new unitary authorities has prompted heated debate since...
More than 1,300 stockings and booties are being given to residents of care homes across St Albans and district, following a marathon knitting effort by members of local churches and other community groups. The Christmas ‘Sending Love to Care Homes’ project was devised and co-ordinated by lead ‘Anna Chaplain’ Maggie Dodd,...
When Amelia Sylvia Neal - better known as “Mim” – uttered her first breath, the First World War was still raging across Europe, David Lloyd George was Prime Minister and George V was on the throne. Born on December 7 1917, she celebrated her 108th birthday last week at Parkside View...
Discover the colour, creativity and community spirit behind the St Albans Postboxes project with a special 2024 souvenir book - a beautifully curated collection featuring all 102 toppers that came together for their record-breaking display on November 26 2024 at the Holiday Inn, London Colney. This limited-edition photo book captures the...
If there’s one thing St Albans does well, it’s kindness. You can feel it everywhere at this time of year – decorated postboxes, sparkly lights everywhere, packed-out community events, and the way people quietly look for ways to make December a little softer for those who need it. And when...
Deborah Heath heads to the Vintry Garden for OVO’s annual festive tradition...
Fleetville restaurant Souvlaki City has been honoured by St Albans Action for Homeless with its Volunteer of the Year award, recognising those who go above and beyond for the charity. Giving something back to their loyal customers – many of whom are neighbours from the immediate area – as well as...
Understanding the implications of the Chancellor’s Budget now could be the difference between missed opportunities and maximising your financial strategy, explains Lumin managing director Martin Cotter. After weeks of rumour, kite-flying, intense lobbying and U-turns, the one indisputable fact about the Autumn Budget is that it has now been delivered and...
Almost 500 homes across St Albans and Harpenden could be affected by the Government’s new “mansion tax”, new research has revealed. The mansion tax and revaluation of council tax payments for higher bands announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget were always going to have a major impact on homeowners in...
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