Jason Manford has apologised to fans in St Albans from his hospital bed following an emergency operation. The comedian had a “scary” 24 hours, where he was struck down with appendicitis on the motorway, on his way to The Alban Arena. Now recovering with Vimto in a Manchester hospital, he has penned...
Hundreds of classic cars, motorcycles and scooters packed out Harpenden Common last week for an annual celebration of 20th century motoring. Classics on the Common brings together owners and enthusiasts for a much-loved charity fundraising event. Organised by Rotary in Harpenden, this year's beneficiaries included Empowering Kids in Kenya, Keech Hospice Care...
Oaklands College is holding a family-friendly day on July 26 with two exciting events running back to back. First off, get ready for a roar-some adventure with a thrilling open-air dinosaur show where kids (and grown-ups!) can come face-to-face with Terry the T-Rex and the adorable baby Rexy in an exciting...
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks will throw open its doors for a free Summer Festival on Saturday, August 2, from 12 noon ‘til late. For the third year, the pub will be holding a day-long celebration of live music, great food, and good vibes Two outdoor stages will host a stellar lineup of...
Harpenden's youngsters are once again invited to bring their cuddly companions along to the town's annual Teddy Bears' Picnic. Taking place in the grounds of Rothamsted Park on August 6 from 11am-2pm, the free event is is organised to coincide with National Play Day – a nationalcelebration of children’s right to...
Fancy a trip to the beach in landlocked Hertfordshire? Look no further than Willows Activity Farm this summer...
Babybird are bringing the iconic You're Gorgeous and other '90s indie gold to this year's Pub in the Park in St Albans. Otherwise known as Stephen Jones, Babybird has had an impressive nine top 10 hits and a recent track in the hit movie Saltburn. Running in Verulamium Park from September 5-7,...
It’s the highlight of the calendar for residents of Cottonmill and Sopwell, and this year’s annual Gathering was the biggest ever. Hundreds of people braved soaring temperatures to descend upon Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre on Sunday to enjoy a wealth of family-friendly activities, stalls and refreshments. Highlights included a 70ft inflatable...
Avengers assemble! Turn on the Batsignal and get your Spidey sense tingling! The Great St Albans Challenge is back for a superpowered sequel, taking place on Sunday October 12 in the heart of the metropolis. This GPS-powered treasure hunt is your chance to channel your inner superhero with teams swooping through...
The biggest event in Redbourn’s annual calendar returned last weekend - as the village hosted two days of family fun. This year’s Redbourn Festival included live music, food and drink, entertainment and children’s activities plus a pedal-powered celebration of cycling culture in all its forms. Chris Emmel, chairman of the festival committee,...
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