Volunteers at St Albans based local radio station, MIX 92.6 came together recently for their annual Radio Day celebration, recognising outstanding contributions to community broadcasting across the airwaves. Receiving the award for New Presenter of the Year was Becky Went, who delivers the Breakfast Show on Fridays from 7am. She said: “I...
As World Mental Health Day returns, St Albans charity It’s OK To Say marks seven years of breaking silence, saving lives, and widening access to support. Every year, World Mental Health Day falls on October 10 and for It’s OK To Say, it’s always an extra special date. That’s because it’s...
The sudden and unexpected loss of two staples of the city centre’s independent retail scene has cast a fresh shadow over the robustness of any local business to weather the current economic crisis. Last week saw the closure of both The Pudding Stop and Lawes and Sons butchers, two businesses with...
The historic village of Sandridge is being encircled by a pincer movement of housing developments which threaten to ruin its character forever. Originally known as “Saundruage” - a place of sandy soil serviced by bond tenants - the village can trace its history back 1,250 years to Saxon times, with the...
Independent jewellery boutique Elements By Nature has officially opened its doors in The Maltings Shopping Centre, marking its second store outside London. Elements By Nature showcases handmade, fine jewellery inspired by the natural world, with each piece celebrating traditional craftsmanship. The collections featurenatural stones sourced from Thailand, Brazil, and Bali, paired...
Celebrating two decades of Halloween fun, Willows Activity Farm's annual Pumpkin Festival returns early this year. Organisers have scheduled two early weekends of pumpkin picking on October 11-12 and 18-19 before reopening on Friday October 24 for the half-term school holiday. The annual event is back for its 20th year and this autumn...
James Cameron is heading for a cheese coma after a visit to the deli wine bar...
If you are buying or selling a home for someone else, or if you need someone to act on your behalf, a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can make this possible. However, using an LPA in property transactions involves more than simply signing documents for someone else. There are specific legal...
A Harpenden secondary school has introduced a ban on smartphone use for pupils joining Year 7 next September. St George’s School has updated its policy in the wake of a decision by the majority of the town’s primary schools to introduce similar measures from the start of this autumn term. From September...
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