St Albans' own Trinder Hair Studios is celebrating after being named Salon of the Year 1 at the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026. Trinder was recognised for setting a benchmark in client-focused excellence. Judges described the George Street salon as a standout in every aspect, praising its solid reputation for customer...
A mobile phone repair and vape shop in the heart of St Albans’ Conservation Area has been ordered to remove its jarring new signage. The bright red signs were installed at I Repair, 28 Market Place, last week, replacing the previous black frontage. The move provoked an outpouring of complaints on social...
As a cornerstone of youth culture in St Albans, The Pioneer Club is offering a variety of different events for young people this March. Traditional open mic nights can feel intimidating when you’re just starting out, performing in a room full of seasoned musicians isn’t always the easiest first step. That’s...
Oaklands College did its bit for local charity Help 4 the Homeless by hosting a successful community pop-up shop and donation sorting hub at its Smallford campus during the recent half-term holiday. Visitors were able to purchase good-quality second-hand clothing at low cost in the Construction Centre’s open atrium event space,...
A team of three student chefs from Oaklands College has secured a coveted place in the finals of the prestigious Zest Quest Asia competition, one of the UK’s most respected culinary challenges for full‑time catering students. Founded by celebrated chefs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, the competition champions Asian cuisine and pushes...
Cyclists of all abilities are being invited to take part in a special charity Spin-a-thon at Westminster Lodge on Saturday - raising vital funds for brain injury charity Headway Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, the event has already raised more than £700 towards an ambitious £5,000 target and the leisure...
Hashtag United 1 St Albans City 2 (Isthmian League Premier Division)Report by Jess Unwin, photos by Jim Standen Sharpshooter Leo Sery kept his cool to get his first spot-kick goal of the season and clinch all three points for St Albans City, ensuring the club’s slim promotion chances stay alive for...
A team of St Albans business leaders supporting local charity Youth Talk have been reflecting on their recent gruelling trek up Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro. The five day trek involved seven to 12 hours of walking every day using the Machame Route, with the last day of the ascent a torchlit nightwalk...
Company of Ten perform Richard Bean’s comedy at the Abbey Theatre - and Deborah Heath was there...
The Grand Designs-style transformation of a 17th century barn and 1930s changing rooms into St Albans’ newest theatre is growing ever-closer, with restoration work set to begin in a matter of months. St Albans theatre production company OVO will be creating the St Germain’s Barn theatre in Verulamium Park, with a...
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