The district council has intervened to provide new homes for adults supported by Harpenden Mencap - ending a 15-year search for suitable accommodation while their main site is redeveloped. Harpenden Mencap provide support for adults with learning disabilities across the district, including a supported living service which allows these adults to...
A new exhibition is inviting people to step back in time to the late 19th century, when St Albans was home to nearly 100 commercial drinking establishments. With one of the highest densities of pubs per square mile in the country, St Albans is renowned for its wealth of historic hostelries...
Video footage has emerged which apparently shows Sammy the Saint, mascot of St Albans City FC, falling over drunk at the side's clash with Burton Albion on Saturday. The comedy character was escorted off the field after appearing unsteady on their feet and apparently tipsy at the FA Cup tie. A video...
This November, the Abbey Theatre is inviting audiences to rediscover the magic of It’s a Wonderful Life — a timeless tale of love, hope, and second chances — reimagined for the stage in a captivating new production. At the centre of the story is George Bailey, a man whose dreams of...
It’s impossible to ignore the growing rise of resentment, division and blame which is becoming more prevalent in sections of British society, contributing to an upsurge in racism and nationalism reflected by far right populist parties. In many parts of the country, Reform has swept in to mop up the remnants...
A remarkable St Albans resident who has lived through World War II, five monarchs and 21 Prime Ministers has celebrated her 102nd birthday surrounded by family and friends. Margaret Davies marked the milestone occasion with cakes and a party at Verulam House Care Home in St Albans, where she has lived...
Further hikes in car parking charges could be on the cards as part of budget proposals being considered this week by SADC.The council’s public realm committee has set out various suggestions for cost savings and revenue generating measures for 2026-27, with motorists hit hard by what’s currently on the cards.But...
Award-winning St Albans portrait photographer Hannah Couzens is celebrating 20 years in business today — a milestone that fittingly falls on Halloween. Hannah launched her photography career in Cuffley at just 22 years old, despite being told at the time that her business would never be sustainable. Two decades later, she’s proven...
In the subterranean depths of the Civic Centre, past obsolete steel barricades which would have been used in the event of a nuclear attack, and behind a nondescript door which offers no clue as to where it leads, can be found the secret eyes of St Albans. In a control room...
A GoFundMe page has been launched to help workers left out of pocket by the collapse of the Halloween Haunt Fest event. Taking place at Herts Showground, the event started on Thursday October 16, and was due to run right up until November 1. But this week, The Scenes Ltd, the company...
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