One of the rarest animals in the British countryside has been spotted at a local wildlife meadow. The Glis glis – or “edible dormouse” – can only be found in the UK in a 200 sq mile triangle in south-east England near the Chiltern Hills. It is the descendant of Glis glis...
More than 60 local charities and community groups are set to come together in the Cathedral for the third annual St Albans Community Showcase. The event is a vibrant celebration of community spirit and commitment from organisations that contribute to making a strong and caring community, and offers an opportunity to...
In the dark shadows of St Albans’ alleyways and behind the brightly lit windows of our historic buildings lurk legends of ghostly murmurings and horrid hauntings. As the nights draw in, the St Albans & District Tour Guides are offering their popular Ghosts & Ghouls walks in St Albans and Harpenden,...
The achievements of Frank Soo - the first football player of Asian descent to play for England and a former manager of St Albans City FC - have been honoured in Parliament by local MP Daisy Cooper. Frank played for England and captained the RAF team during the Second World War,...
With the bang, whizz and pop of fireworks set to fill the skies over the coming months, pet owners are being reminded to take steps to support their animals during this stressful time. Loud fireworks can be distressing – and even painful – for dogs. If your pet shows signs of...
The 20th annual Willows Activity Farm Pumpkin Festival is back in time for Halloween - offering some spooky fun across the venue near London Colney. This autumn sees a staggering 15,000 pumpkins ready to be picked at the farm's Pumpkin Patch, and either carved on site or taken home instead. The event...
One of the most iconic – and frequently photographed – locations in St Albans city centre has been blighted by poorly installed street furniture. The ‘Commit No Nuisance’ door to the Clock Tower is a popular spot for snaps by tourists and residents alike, but is now encroached upon by unsightly...
Queues of customers snaked out of the door of St Peter’s Street Post Office last week, as a lack of staff caused a major disruption to services. The franchise was only able to offer postal services and banking/bill payments, with just two people working - including the manager. Some customers reported having...
New parking charges introduced in a popular city centre shopping area have ruined trade and businesses are closing their doors as a result, say disgruntled retailers. Traders in Victoria Street are pointing the finger of blame at St Albans district council, which introduced the charges in the spring, and accusing councillors...
Liberal Democrat deputy leader and St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has become caught up in a social media storm after condemning Elon Musk's financial support of far right activist Tommy Robinson. Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, she questioned the security risk Musk poses to...
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