Most people think they already know how colour-changing lenses work.Usually because they remember the old ones.You know the type. The lenses that took ages to darken… and then seemed to stay tinted long after you’d walked indoors, leaving you looking slightly like you’d forgotten to take your sunglasses off.Modern lenses...
With Easter just around the corner, The Maltings Shopping Centre is the perfect place to get everything you need to celebrate in style. From indulgent chocolate treats to charming homeware and family-friendly craft kits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Shoppers can pick up beautifully designed Easter cards from Mooch, perfect...
With pensions falling into the IHT net from April 2027, taking the necessary steps now can help protect your legacy before the changes move against you. Lumin managing director Martin Cutter explains...
As the private wealth landscape evolves in 2026, clients’ needs are shaped by key trends, from intergenerational planning to the desire for more accessible, face-to-face advice. At Sherrards, our expanded St Albans Private Wealth team is perfectly placed to respond. Passing Wealth to the Next Generation With more expertise on the ground...
Mother’s Day is a moment to pause and celebrate the amazing women who shape our lives, whether that’s Mum, a step-mum, Nan, Grandma or someone who’s been like a mum to you. The Maltings in St Albans has everything you need in one easy stop, from meaningful keepsakes to indulgent treats...
Seeing colour differently – EYES on St Albans introduces ShadeShift If there’s one thing we all know well, it’s that the weather likes to keep us guessing.Bright sunshine on the school run (we live in hope). Cloud cover by lunchtime. Glare sneaking in just as you’re driving home. Which is why...
As the end of the tax year looms, think of your allowances like tickets to a once-a-year sale: if you don’t use them, they expire. Lumin managing director Martin Cotter explains how to make the most of the opportunity. A few thoughtful steps now – boosting pensions, maxing out ISAs, or...
Emma Matthews, early years practitioner in Woodlands Nursery at Beechwood Park School near Markyate, explains how early years children are taught to understand turn-taking...
Valentine’s Day isn’t one size fits all, and neither are the gifts! Whether you’re shopping for a partner, a pal, a Galentine, or just treating yourself, The Maltings is packed with feel-good finds. If jewellery is your love language, you’re in the right place. Independent favourite Up We Pop is perfect...
When compensation is awarded following a serious injury, it is intended to provide long- term financial support, often for life. However, receiving a lump sum of damages can have unintended consequences, particularly where the injured person relies on, or may need to rely on, means-tested state benefits. A personal injury trust...
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