It’s an emotional and potentially life-changing moment. But without a clear plan, the risks of not optimising your inheritance is significant. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, Martin Cotter, explains more. Receiving a lump sum inheritance can be life-changing, but it often comes during a time of profound emotional upheaval following the loss...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, explores the versatility of the perennially popular spread. If there were an award for the most poshified grocery item over the last decade, it would undoubtedly go to peanut butter. Long gone are the days when the choice was between Sunpat...
OVO’s critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns by popular demand for a fourth year to a new location - the historic walled Vintry Garden, overlooking St Albans Cathedral. Written and directed by Royal Television Society winner, Mark O'Sullivan (Lee and Dean, C4; Tell Me Everything, ITV; The...
October in St Albans is full of colour, tradition, and community spirit. Highfield Park’s Apple Day is one of those highlights that brings families, neighbours, and visitors together to celebrate orchards, harvests, and the simple joy of crisp autumn apples. You may well find apple pressing, local produce, storytelling, children’s trails,...
A worn out section of paths in Highfield Park has been repaired following a significant investment by Highfield Park Trust, the charity that manages this increasingly popular greenspace. The reworked section runs from the crossing on Highfield Lane to the West Lodge entrance of the park. Chief executive Debbie Rixon explained: "The...
Local beer producers Farr Brew are hosting a new Autumn Fayre at their brewery site on a farm just outside Redbourn. Taking place on Saturday October 18, the free event promises arts, crafts and food stalls from 2pm and live music from 4pm. There will also be BBQ food, mulled wine, a...
Caped crusaders and masked marauders took to the streets on Sunday - taking part in The Great St Albans Challenge and raising more than £8,000 for local youth mental health charity Youth Talk. Teams of families, friends, Scouts and local businesses including the St Albans Times joined the GPS-powered treasure hunt,...
The Savoy Grill, with its gilded history and elegant art deco interiors, has long stood as a beacon of culinary excellence in London. Yet, for those with a passion for viniculture, it is the Wine Masterclasses that have quietly transformed the restaurant into a sanctuary for oenophiles and curious enthusiasts...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Edmund Hornsby, co-founder of The Pioneer Club’s Common People and It’s A Sin, and a celebrated DJ known as Ed the Saint who has played the likes of...
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