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...
Shade was in short supply at a scorching Harpenden Carnival on Saturday. But the relentless sunshine didn’t put off the thousands of people who swarmed to the Common for an afternoon of live music, food and fun. Highlights included entertainment by award-winning Cha Char Chimps, world famous circus performer Richard Filby and...
Harpenden Town Council might have decided not to pursue a Judicial Review over the district’s imposition of new on-street parking charges in the town, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over. On Monday evening, HTC councillors passed a motion instructing officers to write to SADC requesting that they review the...
In July 2024 a packed audience at Harpenden’s Eric Morecambe Centre watched an unseen play presenting an imagined meeting between legendary comedians Eric Morecambe, Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse. The local audience gave a justifiable standing ovation at the end of that debut performance of The Last Laugh, providing much-needed confidence...
The strength of opposition to plans to charge for on-street parking in Harpenden have been revealed as new figures show the fees are generating a huge income for SADC. In ploughing ahead with the scheme, district councillors ignored overwhelming local opposition from residents and retailers alike. Out of the 1,199 individual responses...
Have you wondered about some of the faces featured on Harpenden’s new mural in the Station Road underpass? You can find out more about their history at the next monthly meeting of Harpenden & District Local History Society. Selection of Harpenden Folk from the new Station Road Mural will be delivered by...
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