We're sure we can all recall a time when we’ve considered knocking on a neighbour’s door to cheekily ask to borrow a steam cleaner, lawn mower or drill. Sometimes the rarity of how often you might ever use something cancels out the potential benefit of a trip to Argos. Enter ‘Share...
The St Albans Rotary Swimathon has been honoured with an award in recognition of its outstanding contributions to local charities through sports. The Rotary Swimathon was first launched in 2019 and has since raised thousands of pounds for noble causes, making a tangible difference in the community. Through this annual event,...
St Albans district council has been served legal papers by Harpenden Town Council relating to the controversial on-street parking charges. SADC strategic director for community and place delivery Chris Traill has confirmed the receipt of the papers: “We have received a pre-action protocol letter from Harpenden Town Council on the new...
Today sees the launch of ‘The Cathedral Line’, the new name for the railway connecting Watford with St Albans. The original rail connection into St Albans was formerly known as the Abbey Line. "We are simply matching the way that St Albans Cathedral rebranded itself by dropping the fuddy-duddy Abbey title," explained...
A motorist whose car was wrecked in a police high-speed chase has questioned whether officers were taking enough consideration of other road users. Janet Ryan said the pursuit – which involved a couple of suspected burglars – saw four police cars travelling at excessive speeds around the busy Park Street roundabout. The...
A man's body has been discovered in Verulamium Lake. Police have sealed off access to the area while investigations continue this evening. The man is believed to be white, aged 30-40, with dark hair, and was found close to the toilet block where the sluice gate is located. Herts Fire and Rescue is...
Visitors to Verulamium Park can once again use the St Michael's entrance following the installation of a temporary elevated footpath over Bell Meadow flood plain. The entrance was closed last year after persistent flooding damaged the Tarmac path, which became slippery and eroded. Park owners SADC closed off the meadow for health...
A star-studded art event at St Albans' Vache Bleue Galleries saw the soft launch of Max Branning actor Jake Wood's original artwork. The evening, hosted by gallery owners Olesya and Steve Bean, also put pieces by acclaimed artists Sophia Chalklen and One Life 183 (Kelvin Wise) into the spotlight. Special guest Ray Winstone - star of Sexy...
A St Albans primary school is taking matters into its own hands when it comes to motorists leaving their engines running outside the gates. Fleetville Infant and Nursery School has teamed up with local Green councillor Matt Fisher to warn drivers of the dangers they are posing to children’s health. Motorists frequently...
Visionary plans to create St Albans' newest theatre by transforming a derelict 18th century barn are still very much on the cards, despite reports to the contrary in other local media. The OVO theatre company is bidding to transform the Grade II listed St Germain’s Barn – next to Verulamium Museum...
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