A group of young St Albans eco-activists have launched a campaign to ban plastic toys and wrapping on children’s comics and magazines. Apparently, there are an average of 10 pieces of plastic on each comic, which equates to 10 million pieces of plastic a week and over half a billion pieces...
More than 200 residents from St Albans have joined a campaign calling on the Prime Minister to deliver ‘REAL Change’ in tackling the climate and nature crisis. Local campaigners posted an open letter to Keir Starmer, joining 649 other letters – one from every constituency across the UK – delivered to...
Herts Highways have finally acted to repair a major route in and out of St Albans which has been riddled with potholes for months. Local campaigner Andy Love wanted to raise awareness of the road surface of St Julian’s Hill, the part of Watling Street (A5183) shortly before Park Street roundabout,...
St Albans’ award-winning jewellery business, Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery on Chequer Street, has announced two major milestones: a transition to employee ownership and the appointment of a new managing director. This announcement is especially meaningful for founder Harriet Kelsall, who was born and raised in St Albans. She attended St Albans...
The row over plans to build homes on a swathe of St Albans Green Belt land continues, with developers continuing to carry out enabling work on the site despite not having secured planning permission. Cala Homes have already cleared a section of land between the A1081 Harpenden Road and the B651...
A drama student from The Marlborough Science Academy has received a prestigious national award in recognition of her inspirational commitment to the performing arts. Sixth former Claramae Collins was presented with the Kavanagh Award for Outstanding Contribution to School Drama at The National School Theatre Awards, which took place at the...
Did you know that the number of young people involved in Scouts (10-14) and Explorer Scouts (14-17) in St Albans is getting bigger? Census figures show that over the last two years the Scout section has grown by over 5 per cent and the Explorer section by over 18 per cent....
Oaklands College will be hosting the Herts School Games Celebration Event 2025 for the second time this Friday, welcoming over 600 children and young people from across Hertfordshire for a day of inclusive, inspiring, and development-focused sport. The event gives pupils aged 7–16 the chance to experience the buzz and excitement...
The Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership celebrated its 20th anniversary with past and present team members and stakeholders gathering to reminisce and to look to the future. They were joined for cake and a glass of fizz by St Albans Deputy Mayor Cllr Susan Griffiths. Community Rail Partnerships aim to ‘Connect Communities...
There’s just a couple of days to go until this year’s M Festival – a popular community music event which is now in its 15th year. Taking place at The Marlborough Science Academy on Saturday, the charity fundraiser will include live bands, food and drink, fairground rides, children’s entertainment and arts...
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