An east-west divide across Hertfordshire seems to be shaping the future look of the country following local government reorganisation.All 10 district councils, Herts county council and the police and crime commissioner have been working collaboratively to review the options following the Government’s decision to impose unitary authorities in place of...
St Albans’ The Maltings Shopping Centre is encouraging people to love their high street this Black Friday with their ‘Skip the Click’ campaign. Instead of joining the online rush for purchases, shoppers are encouraged to celebrate High Street Friday on Friday November 28, enjoying real experiences, friendly faces, and one-of-a-kind finds...
Former Herts High Sheriff and St Albans Mayor Annie Brewster has been appointed as one of four new Deputy Lieutenants for the county by The Lord Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE CStJ, Annie, who lives in Gustard Wood, joins an esteemed group of individuals tasked with supporting the Lord-Lieutenant in...
Could nationally important Roman remains be buried beneath a wildlife meadow mooted for housing development? Preliminary archaeological digs at Bedmond Lane wildlife meadow show the need for more excavations in case what lurks beneath the surface may be of equal value to registered scheduled monument standard. This means they could be of...
The A1081 London Road route into and out of St Albans will be closed for four nights next week to allow for essential railway bridge inspections. The work is taking place overnight at the bridge between Colindale Avenue and Orient Close on November 10-13 between 11pm to 6am. Outside of the working...
A new exhibition is inviting people to step back in time to the late 19th century, when St Albans was home to nearly 100 commercial drinking establishments. With one of the highest densities of pubs per square mile in the country, St Albans is renowned for its wealth of historic hostelries...
Video footage has emerged which apparently shows Sammy the Saint, mascot of St Albans City FC, falling over drunk at the side's clash with Burton Albion on Saturday. The comedy character was escorted off the field after appearing unsteady on their feet and apparently tipsy at the FA Cup tie. A video...
This November, the Abbey Theatre is inviting audiences to rediscover the magic of It’s a Wonderful Life — a timeless tale of love, hope, and second chances — reimagined for the stage in a captivating new production. At the centre of the story is George Bailey, a man whose dreams of...
A remarkable St Albans resident who has lived through World War II, five monarchs and 21 Prime Ministers has celebrated her 102nd birthday surrounded by family and friends. Margaret Davies marked the milestone occasion with cakes and a party at Verulam House Care Home in St Albans, where she has lived...
Award-winning St Albans portrait photographer Hannah Couzens is celebrating 20 years in business today — a milestone that fittingly falls on Halloween. Hannah launched her photography career in Cuffley at just 22 years old, despite being told at the time that her business would never be sustainable. Two decades later, she’s proven...
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