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...
A deep dive into the film industry will uncover a wealth of different careers, all contributing to the greater purpose of shaping the finished product ready for release in our cinemas or streaming platforms. St Albans native Tom Barrow is a production sound mixer, which means he is in charge of...
With film crews becoming a regular feature on our streets, Alex Assadian attempts to compile a definitive guide to the St Albans district’s many appearances on film and television...
It might be said that dead men tell no tales, but that certainly doesn’t apply to many of the men – and women – whose final resting place is in Hatfield Road Cemetery. A walk around this tranquil green space one sunny autumn afternoon in the company of cemeteries superintendent Kate...
The long-awaited St Albans edition of perennial family favourite Monopoly was officially launched this week. Businesses, charities and other organisations featuring on the board were invited to a special launch event at The Odyssey Cinema on Monday. St Albans Cathedral replaces Mayfair from the classic London original, joined in the top set...
It might only be October, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to pick up your calendar for the coming year. And if you’re looking for something with a local focus, there are two very different offerings on the marketplace. The first is from award-winning Harpenden photographer Steve Collins, and features his...
Are SADC’s food hygiene inspectors being unduly harsh on our beleaguered hospitality industry? The past year has seen several businesses awarded potentially devastating Food Hygiene Ratings, only for these to be reversed following a re-inspection just weeks later. An inspection of Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in March resulted in a score of...
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