01 Apr 2026 ‘Everyone stops for tea…’
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, raises her little finger for some afternoon delights...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, raises her little finger for some afternoon delights...
I’m still subjecting myself to intense pulses of electricity coursing through my body on a weekly basis. Yes, it’s shocking, ha ha! Admittedly, it’s been a while since I checked in about my progress under the Bodystreet programme, but my dedication to the experiment has not diminished in the four months...
Is St Albans seeing a shift in the balance of power as residents grow increasingly dissatisfied with both local and national politics? In last May’s county council elections, Reform UK came second in the divisions of St Albans East, North and South and St Stephen’s, beating the Conservatives in each area. Elsewhere...
To coincide with International Women’s Day 2026, Harpenden journalist Charlotte Bateman looks at the careers, interests and aspirations of three former STAGS pupils...
Psychologist, author and media mental health contributor Stacey Turner is widely known for her tireless work supporting emotional wellbeing. As the founder of mental health charity It’s OK To Say, Stacey has dedicated her career to making psychological support more accessible, offering mental health education, community outreach, and free and low-cost...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, is keeping a place for comfort food on her menu.. It's a funny old time in terms of food. There’s a slight glimmer of the springtime to come, but also a lingering wintery chill, so I find myself wanting both comforting,...
Muslims throughout St Albans are currently marking their Holy Month of Ramadan, but many people outside the Islamic faith don’t realise there’s more to the ritual than not eating or drinking between dawn and dusk. Considered one of the holiest times for Muslims, Ramadan is observed worldwide as a month of...
Caro Syson, founder of Your Final Matters, helps individuals and families get their later life and end of life admin organised through practical, in-person workshops and one-to-one support...
Local mum and Rites for Girls Facilitator, Sophia Hermens, who runs Girls Journeying Together groups for Year 6 and Year 7 girls, explains how they help with the daunting leap into secondary school education...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, explains how adaptability is a key skill in her business...
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