Young people across the local area are being invited to put down their phones, step away from their screens and discover something new when Pioneer goes ‘Unplugged’ on Sunday October 18. The youth-focused event will see Pioneer open up its entire venue for a special day designed specifically for 12–16-year-olds, giving...
When you picture homelessness, you might picture someone sleeping in a doorway or on your local high street. But for many young people, homelessness is almost invisible. They might still be going to college. Still turning up for work. Still seeing their friends. But at night, they don’t have a safe,...
St Albans City 4 Bury Town 1 (FA Trophy)From Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, photos by Jim Standen St Albans City will be feeling good about their upcoming FA Cup tie this Saturday after an emphatic victory against Bury Town that included a composed and clinical hat-trick for striker Kai Brown. Brown’s...
One of St Albans' longest established independent restaurants has been named amongst the top 10 per cent globally. Lussmanns in Heritage Close, which has been delighting customers with its menu of seasonal, local and sustainably sourced food since opening in 2005, has been awarded the coveted Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award 2026...
A London Colney dad and grandad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer is hoping to spend what time he has left making memories with his family. Adem Ahmet, who has lived in the village for 14 years, initially set up a GoFundMe account to provide some financial support while fighting the disease,...
The Rt Revd Dr Andrew Rumsey, newly installed Bishop of St Albans, said returning to the city feels like coming home. Bishop Andrew returns to the diocese in which he was born and baptised, where his father served as a parish priest, and where he spent his early life, and he...
MP Daisy Cooper announced a new Liberal Democrat party policy at the opening of this week’s St Albans Beer and Cider Festival. The Treasury spokesperson told guests at the Alban Arena that her party would be calling on the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate whether there were any unfair advantages...
A controversial consultation into council housing tenancies is to be carried out again following confusion over the proposals. As part of a complete overhaul of SADC’s secure tenancy agreement, a consultation carried out earlier this summer featured a Table of Proposed Changes. These included the following terms: Eviction Threats for Missed Appointments: Tenants...
Harpenden Bangladeshi restaurant The 1971 has been honoured at the Global Power Awards UK 2026, receiving the prestigious title of ‘Best of Britain 2026’. The restaurant, at 36 Station Road, was recognised for its contribution to British hospitality, Bangladeshi cuisine and the local community. The Global Power Awards were held at London's...
A St Albans family business has picked up a national industry award less than a year after opening. Play Putt, the nine-hole indoor crazy golf venue next to DJ’s Play Jungle, was named Best Independent Venue at the 2026 Competitive Socialising Awards, held at the Lighthouse Theatre in London. The awards -...
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