A six-strong delegation from Gansu Province in China has visited Harpenden to explore the hometown of local hero George Hogg. Gansu is in the north-west of China through which the ancient Silk Road passed. Shandan, located in Gansu Province, is the town to which Harpenden schoolmaster George Hogg led 60 school...
A huge fight broke out in The George pub in Harpenden High Street on Saturday night before spilling out into the road. The incident kicked off just before midnight between two groups of men, and witnesses say as it escalated those involved were pushed out of the premises, where a video...
An annual community celebration of the fruit produced by Highfield Park’s historic orchards brought together families, friends and neighbours from across St Albans on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The free Apple Day event takes place every year on the first Sunday in October, and includes children’s games, apple juicing demonstrations and...
The stories of fallen relatives of local residents will be projected onto the wall of St Albans Cathedral as part of this year’s light show. Luxmuralis are returning to the Abbey to present Poppy Fields, the immersive light and sound experience previously seen in 2018, taking place over five nights from...
Legendary band The Zombies returned to St Albans' Pioneer Club - where they had their first rehearsal in 1961 - to celebrate the re-release of their seminal album Odessey and Oracle with a listening party for their fans. Colin Blunstone and Chris White from the band were interviewed by Mike...
Rev Peter Crumpler, associate minister at St Paul’s Church, Fleetville, St Albans, explains why the appointment of a new, female archbishop is a positive move by the Church of England. Judging by my social media and news feed, not everyone is enthusiastic about the choice of Sarah Mullally, as the new...
The countryside was buzzing when more than 350 walkers took part in the Great Big Walk for Herts, raising an incredible £120,000 for children and young people’s charities across the county. Organised by local charity Helping Herts, participants completed 12 unique 13-mile loops, covering a combined 156 miles — almost the...
The sun rises over the vineyards of southern France, scattering gold across a landscape steeped in centuries of viticultural tradition. As we continue our journey through the Côte du Rhône, we delve deeper into the region’s enchanting terroir, unearthing not only exceptional wines but also the stories, people, and natural...
In 1929, the song Ain’t Misbehavin’ nicely rounded off the Roaring Twenties. The clubs and dance halls were still belting out jazz and early swing. More people were filling their leisure time with sports and exercise. In Fleetville, Ballito’s Sport and Social Club on its factory premises offered plenty of activities...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Jim Lewis, fundraising and partnerships manager for Youth Talk, who is currently preparing for The Great St Albans Challenge, which returns for 2025 on Sunday October 12 (greatstalbanschallenge.org.uk)....
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