Harpenden

Just weeks before the crucial May elections, St Albans Liberal Democrats have been dealt a devastating blow from one of their own. Harpenden East district councillor Dason Canning has resigned from the party to become an Independent, citing damning reasons behind his departure. Meanwhile, Sharon Hollingsworth and Steve Cavinder have stepped down...

Time is running out to have your say on proposed changes to Harpenden parking restrictions. SADC Liberal Democrats have suggested creating approximately 40 one-hour free on-street parking bays in Arden Grove, Southdown Road, Thompsons Close and Victoria Road in response to controversy over the introduction of on-street parking charges in the...

Harpenden’s Katherine Warington School is set to host its inaugural Battle of the Bands on Wednesday March 19, inviting the local community to celebrate the talent, creativity and confidence of young musicians from schools across the area. Running from 6-10pm at Katherine Warington School, the high-energy evening will see student bands...

A trailblazer in the field of learning disabilities is to be recognised with a national blue plaque at her Harpenden family home. Judy Fryd (1909-2000) founded Mencap to help people with a learning disability live their lives to the full, after teaching her daughter Felicity to read, write and count despite...

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