“It doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world…” Well if you’re talking about impoverished widow Tilly Trott, her gullible son Jack and his, er, bovine bestie Daisy, then let’s hope they actually amount to some...
“That first week I kept getting lost, and my favourite thing was when I was with one of my colleagues and we confidently walked into a cupboard thinking it was the tearoom! Some in the corridor laughed at us and said, ‘It’s the next door down!’” It’s now a year since...
Harpenden Icons - a new photography exhibition reflecting on the town's many drinking establishments - is on display at the Eric Morecambe Centre. The project is the work of local photographer and regular St Albans Times contributor Steve Collins, and features images of all the pubs in Harpenden, double-exposed against their...
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...
Harpenden MP Victoria Collins was the special guest at the opening of a school’s new spiritual garden. During a special ceremony at the end of term, the new outside space was officially opened at St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School in Church Green. Situated in the heart of the school grounds, the...
Harpenden businesses have refuted suggestions by SADC leader Cllr Paul de Kort that they are in any way happy with the on-street parking charges in the town. And they have urged him to actually speak to retailers to find out how they really feel. Speaking at last week’s Full Council meeting, Cllr...
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...
Matt Adams questions whether 15 years is the longest gap between reviews of the same restaurant after visiting the Harpenden eatery...
X Factor winners G4 were at Harpenden’s Eric Morecambe Centre recently, for a sell-out show as part of their Phantoms of the Popera tour. They shot to fame on the first series of ITV's talent show in 2004, where they pioneered the world of popular opera, performing iconic songs such as...
A Harpenden gallery has welcomed new works by three exciting local artists. Their projects are now on show at Molasses House in Station Road, which sells contemporary pieces by a variety of critically acclaimed talent, but to introduce a trio of homegrown artists at one time is unusual. St Albans resident Yan...
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