In his day, he was a world-famous horticulturalist who was known as the Orchid King, but have you heard of Frederick Sander? The life of this remarkable man will be commemorated next week with the latest blue plaque to be installed in St Albans. Frederick's great granddaughter, Anne Sander, and members of...
When baby Albie passed away in his mum’s arms at only five days old the grief was unimaginable. Nothing could ever make it feel better but being contacted by a complete stranger helped Albie’s parents to contemplate the wider impact of such a personal tribute to their beautiful boy. And...
Following a recent article on why the Alban Arena might have had its day, Peter Denney and Geraint John offer an alternative view on why they believe the venue should be preserved. After over 55 years of use, for an incredibly wide and highly successful variety of functions, several inappropriate alterations...
Deborah Heath is at the Inn on the Park for Breakaway Theatre's double bill by Robert Scott...
A major breakthrough has been achieved in the fight against two controversial Green Belt developments by St Albans MP Daisy Cooper. An appeal was looming for two planning applications in Chiswell Green after the schemes were rejected by SADC planning committee councillors. Developers want to stick housing on Green Belt land at...
An inventive, fast-paced comedy based on PG Wodehouse's iconic characters Jeeves and Wooster comes to the Abbey Theatre this month. Bertie Wooster begins to tell a simple story in his inimitable style, but soon calls for his trusty manservant, Jeeves, who steps in to bring sense from confusion. Assisted by Seppings, the...
A special evening of entertainment at St Albans' Roman Theatre commemorated 20 years of OVO Theatre Company. The event was attended by special guests from across the community, and included performances from productions throughout the company's history, including Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It. Founders Adam...
An inspiring movement that started in St Albans and has since helped to boost the nightlife scene nationwide returned home for its third year with a long weekend of joyful and fun LBGTQ+ events. Founded by and raising funds for the Ask for Clive campaign, Pub Pride saw celebrations kick off...
A charity set up four years ago to raise money for a new playground is unveiling an innovative initiative as the final part of its funding mission. To reach the overall target of £100,000 to replace ageing equipment in the neighbourhood play park, registered charity Let’s Play at Bernards Heath is...
#FleetvilleForever is the mantra at the heart of one of the newest shops to open on the Hatfield Road - a boutique where personal mental health and wellbeing is behind everything they do. Located in premises previously occupied by the Kadect charity shop for deaf children in underprivileged parts of Kashmir...
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