On 22nd May, 1455, for a few bloodsoaked hours, St Albans became the most important place in the kingdom. The sound of clashing swords and war cries rang through the town. Our eye witness wrote that “sword wasagainst sword, shield against shield, the wounded with arrows in their throats, the whole...
Life matters, doesn’t it? But surely, so too should death? A new Private Member’s Bill giving some terminally ill adults the right to end their lives prematurely is to be debated in the Commons today. Under the proposed legislation, anyone over 18 (in England or Wales) registered with a GP for at...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, has been preparing some delicious and healthy breakfasts...
The Big St Albans Sleep Out took place at Oaklands College last Friday. One family have made the event an annual tradition to remember how homeless charity Emmaus helped a friend. Dad, Damian GaskIn, tells their story. The first time we slept rough for the St Albans Sleep Out, my sons...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, reveals her ever-changing recipe for stuffed butternut squash...
The cute little red door stands out against the historic-looking white building on Chequer Street just along from Fat Face. I’ve often wandered past it and wondered what was in there and here I am ringing the bell of Herts Osteopathy where I’ve arranged to try some acupuncture. Darren Haines of...
New Greens, Monday evening in the church hall - there is a buzz. Tables full of families chattering, seniors cheered to see old friends, teenagers elated to see bountiful buckets of chicken wings,children in full chase , sisters catching up on a week worth of news, mums simply glad to...
Ensuring every student has unimpeded access to education is at the heart of Marlborough Science Academy’s M Store. This is an in-school multi-bank facility, combining food bank, clothing bank, furnishings bank, toiletries bank and baby bank, all for the benefit of students and their families. It was devised by MSA’s family engagement...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, has her own suggestions for trick or treat giveaways...
Alban Film Week is on its way and our connections with the film industry have always been strong. Many of our historic places have been used for film and TV locations and we are also conveniently close to a number of big film studios including Elstree, Warner Brothers at Leavesden...
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