The packed-out opening reception of Firm Foundations: St Albans School of Art exhibition at St Albans Museum + Gallery was attended by local dignitaries, councillors and the new Mayor of St Albans, Cllr Teresa Heritage. Exhibiting artists, including Turner Prize nominee Simon Patterson, Jo Stockham, Jonathan McCree, Diane Maclean and many...
Over the past few months, volunteer members of community group The Friends of Jersey Lane (FoJL) have - in common with the lane’s flora and fauna – been busying themselves with a steady growth in activity. In liaison with Herts county council’s Countryside Management Service and highways department, FoJL continues to...
LeeAnna’s Wish, a Black-led community organisation based in the Cottonmill and Sopwell area of St Albans, has been awarded £207,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund. This major three-year grant will enable the community group to continue and expand its vital intergenerational programmes, which include the popular Monday Club, the Community...
The latest mural in Drovers Way is nearing completion. Sponsored by St Albans BID, it was commissioned by the owner of the row of shops between Toast and Panda Cards, and is being painted by artists Aisha Adi and Manasa SV. Aisha, who runs The Collective Gallery on Holywell Hill, said: “It’s...
If you've never seen a parade of giant puppets and eyeballs on sticks then you really can't miss one of the highlights of the year. Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival is a day full of fun, excitement and community spirit where St Albans comes together to celebrate the city's rich culture...
One of the UK's top foodie influencers has lavished praise on St Albans restaurant Dylans. Posting under the handle 'Eating with Tod', Toby Inskip has approximately 3 million followers across various platforms, including 1.6 million on Instagram and 700,000 on TikTok, so a visit to the George Street gastropub was very...
Brian Cox, Dame Joanna Lumley, Ralph Fiennes and Zoë Wanamaker have pledged their support for plans to transform a 17th century barn into a new theatre for St Albans. OVO theatre company is aiming to create a vibrant, year-round performance venue housing a new repertory company, employing a core group of...
A police investigation is underway following reports of illegal digging in Verulamium Park - a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Because the park encompasses a substantial portion of the Roman city of Verulamium, it is given legal protection against activities that could damage the site, ensuring the preservation of its archaeological and historical...
Two Peregrine falcon chicks have successfully hatched on St Albans Cathedral, today (Monday). Three eggs formed the second clutch laid this year after the birds’ first clutch were destroyed on April 7. Lea Ellis, engagement manager at Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust said: “We’re delighted to see the wonderful comeback these birds...
The mother of a St Albans man who received a life-saving stem cell donation following a leukaemia diagnosis has spoken of her joy after he walked her down the aisle on her wedding day. A year ago, Katrina Collins’ son Ben faced an uncertain future as he waged a desperate battle...
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