Volunteers at St Albans based local radio station, MIX 92.6 came together recently for their annual Radio Day celebration, recognising outstanding contributions to community broadcasting across the airwaves. Receiving the award for New Presenter of the Year was Becky Went, who delivers the Breakfast Show on Fridays from 7am. She said: “I...
As World Mental Health Day returns, St Albans charity It’s OK To Say marks seven years of breaking silence, saving lives, and widening access to support. Every year, World Mental Health Day falls on October 10 and for It’s OK To Say, it’s always an extra special date. That’s because it’s...
The sudden and unexpected loss of two staples of the city centre’s independent retail scene has cast a fresh shadow over the robustness of any local business to weather the current economic crisis. Last week saw the closure of both The Pudding Stop and Lawes and Sons butchers, two businesses with...
Independent jewellery boutique Elements By Nature has officially opened its doors in The Maltings Shopping Centre, marking its second store outside London. Elements By Nature showcases handmade, fine jewellery inspired by the natural world, with each piece celebrating traditional craftsmanship. The collections featurenatural stones sourced from Thailand, Brazil, and Bali, paired...
Celebrating two decades of Halloween fun, Willows Activity Farm's annual Pumpkin Festival returns early this year. Organisers have scheduled two early weekends of pumpkin picking on October 11-12 and 18-19 before reopening on Friday October 24 for the half-term school holiday. The annual event is back for its 20th year and this autumn...
James Cameron is heading for a cheese coma after a visit to the deli wine bar...
A Harpenden secondary school has introduced a ban on smartphone use for pupils joining Year 7 next September. St George’s School has updated its policy in the wake of a decision by the majority of the town’s primary schools to introduce similar measures from the start of this autumn term. From September...
An annual community celebration of the fruit produced by Highfield Park’s historic orchards brought together families, friends and neighbours from across St Albans on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The free Apple Day event takes place every year on the first Sunday in October, and includes children’s games, apple juicing demonstrations and...
The stories of fallen relatives of local residents will be projected onto the wall of St Albans Cathedral as part of this year’s light show. Luxmuralis are returning to the Abbey to present Poppy Fields, the immersive light and sound experience previously seen in 2018, taking place over five nights from...
Legendary band The Zombies returned to St Albans' Pioneer Club - where they had their first rehearsal in 1961 - to celebrate the re-release of their seminal album Odessey and Oracle with a listening party for their fans. Colin Blunstone and Chris White from the band were interviewed by Mike...
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