Five hundred years ago, in the German city of Worms, a fugitive English scholar achieved something astounding for the time: William Tyndale’s English New Testament. This was the first ever printed in the language of the common people. Printed by Peter Schöffer in 1526, it was an act of breathtaking courage,...
The fight against 84 homes on farmland in Sandridge village continues, after councillors voted to defer a decision on the Green Belt scheme. The proposals are for arable land owned by the Salvation Army behind Shottfield Close, with the council’s planning officer recommending approval. Local campaign group Save Our Sandridge has been...
Hundreds of live music lovers filled Ye Olde Fighting Cocks for its fourth annual summer festival, with crowds staying throughout the day and into the evening for the late-night DJ set. The free Fighting Cocks Fest began at 1pm on Saturday and brought a full day of live music, food and...
One of the UK’s leading freestyle football performers is heading to Willows Activity Farm this weekend to showcase his skills and entertain guests. Guinness world recordbreaker, and star of numerous commercials and TV shows, Dan Magness will be teaching guests tips and tricks to wow their friends throughout the Fantastic Football...
Throughout the summer holidays, Verulamium Museum admission tickets will include an annual pass, giving visitors unlimited return visits to the museum for 12 months. The annual pass offers visitors the chance to enjoy the museum's nationally important Roman collections and family activities throughout the summer and beyond, all for the price...
A St Albans community volunteer who founded the popular Monday Suppers at Christ Church has been shortlisted as a finalist in the BBC Three Counties Radio Make a Difference Awards. Damian Gaskin has been nominated in the Great Neighbour Award category in recognition of the community meal that has welcomed hundreds...
St Albans-based Amthal Fire & Security is helping nursery providers consider how CCTV can support safeguarding, with the launch of a new campaign focused on the sensitive requirements of early years settings. With 25 years of experience delivering fire and security systems, Amthal is using its knowledge to help nursery providers...
A St Albans children’s nurse who specialises in respiratory health is warning local schools that they may not be sufficiently prepared for changes to the law relating to allergy awareness, prevention and emergency response. Ana Marote fears that many schools have not taken on board the full requirements of Benedict’s Law,...
Train bosses are being urged to tackle the scourge of taxis ignoring restrictions and loitering in the Ridgemont Road car park at St Albans City train station. Despite the prominent APCOA ‘No Taxis’ signage, local taxi operators are obstructing the car park at the Platform 4 entrance to the station, causing...
It’s OK To Say founder and CEO Stacey Turner, considers what our city would be like if it was an actual person… Have you ever wondered what St Albans would be like if it were a person? I have. And if you’ve been reading my recent columns, you may have noticed something...
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