Glued to our mobile phones or trying to navigate our way past chuggers, how often do we really take in our immediate surroundings? A walk through St Albans city centre and beyond can yield some surprising finds if you only take a moment to look up… Having identified some quirky features...
An ex-England beach volleyball player is taking over the courts in Verulamium Park - giving them a much-needed burst of new energy, writes Anna Shreeves. Deep Dish, founded by Jake Sheaf, was set up in 2012 and has become a leading name in beach sports in the UK with centres in...
The aurora borealis - better known as the Northern Lights - put on a rare display over St Albans last night. As seen in our photos by Sandy Denyer and Carol Morton, they became visible after the Earth was hit by one of the strongest geomagnetic storms for years, The lights are...
Everyone is welcome to take part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds on Sunday. The Mayor, Cllr Anthony Rowlands, will lead a vibrant procession perambulating along the historic boundaries of the city. Residents and visitors of all ages are all invited to take part in the leisurely walk which starts...
Plans by the Lib Dem administration to scrap free parking across the district have united opponents to the scheme from the Conservatives and Labour. SADC wants to examine the provision of on-street car parking across the district to decide whether it is sustainable to continue to allow free parking in bays...
It is a tale of two kitties: much-adored family pet Marmite, and brazen black wanderer Bandit. But it took seven months for anyone to realise they were in fact the same cat… The saga started on October 11 last year, when 13-year-old Marmite decided he had enough of the building works...
The publicans who run St Albans' historic Grade II listed pub The Boot have have received a prestigious award to mark their 20th anniversary at the helm. The Dedication Award from the pub’s owners – Star Pubs – recognises the contribution that father and son team Will and Sean Hughes have...
It was more than half a century ago that a teenage girl plucked from her native Blackpool began to carve out a niche for herself in the fledgling St Albans folk scene. Now, decades later, Maddy Prior is preparing to return to the city for a one-off gig at the...
St Albans Town Crier Stephen Potter issued a Royal proclamation celebrating the first anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla outside the Clock Tower at noon on Monday.The Royal Proclamation was specially written for the occasion and agreed with Buckingham Palace.Stephen said he was delighted and honoured...
A Food Standards Agency rating can make or break our hospitality businesses, so when Italian trattoria Verdi’s - located in Clarence Park - was publicly slated elsewhere for its one-star performance, we were keen to find out more. It has since transpired that the inspection took place ahead of work by...
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