When Amelia Sylvia Neal - better known as “Mim” – uttered her first breath, the First World War was still raging across Europe, David Lloyd George was Prime Minister and George V was on the throne. Born on December 7 1917, she celebrated her 108th birthday last week at Parkside View...
Discover the colour, creativity and community spirit behind the St Albans Postboxes project with a special 2024 souvenir book - a beautifully curated collection featuring all 102 toppers that came together for their record-breaking display on November 26 2024 at the Holiday Inn, London Colney. This limited-edition photo book captures the...
Deborah Heath heads to the Vintry Garden for OVO’s annual festive tradition...
Fleetville restaurant Souvlaki City has been honoured by St Albans Action for Homeless with its Volunteer of the Year award, recognising those who go above and beyond for the charity. Giving something back to their loyal customers – many of whom are neighbours from the immediate area – as well as...
Almost 500 homes across St Albans and Harpenden could be affected by the Government’s new “mansion tax”, new research has revealed. The mansion tax and revaluation of council tax payments for higher bands announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget were always going to have a major impact on homeowners in...
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper looks likely to have ensured the long-term future of the city centre's flagship Post Office. The branch, which was one of the few surviving Crown Post Offices, reopened as an independent franchise in August, operated by retail partner Universal Office Equipment Ltd, which runs eight other...
The controversy surrounding on-street parking charges across the district has taken a new turn after it was revealed SADC will not be actioning any recommendations made by Harpenden Town Council following its survey into the town’s fees. At the recent Full Council meeting, leader Cllr Paul de Kort confirmed that while...
Social media posts celebrating “bringing the brand back” following the liquidation of popular eatery The Pudding Stop and its resurrection as The Bakery Stop have been deleted, and an expected reopening of its Redbourn store did not take place last weekend. The announcements prompted a backlash on Facebook from customers questioning...
St Albans beauty lovers are in for a treat this month as The Alternative Beauty - the independent skincare boutique in The Maltings - hosts an exclusive Caudalie Skincare Consultation Day. Taking place on Monday, December 15, from 10am–4pm, this must-book free event offers a one-to-one, personalised skincare consultation with a...
Following the success of Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon at the Cathedral, St Albans Museum + Gallery now turns its gaze to the Sun – unveiling Helios, his extraordinary and immersive installation that promises to bathe the city in brilliance.` Helios is a dramatic six-metre-diameter spherical sculpture of the Sun....
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