A new 24/7 publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed by London Colney Women’s Institute outside the Caledon Community Centre, where they hold their meetings. Campaigning is a core value of the WI, and the London Colney group is supporting the national Bystanders Can Be Lifesavers initiative. Each year, more than 30,000...
Mind in Mid Herts has launched its 12 Days of Kindness campaign, a digital initiative highlighting how small acts of kindness can make a big difference to people experiencing loneliness. Loneliness affects people of all ages, and the festive season can intensify these feelings. Mind in Mid Herts’ campaign is designed to...
It might have been one of the mildest on record, but that shouldn't take anything away from the achievements of the 150-plus people who took part in this year's St Albans Sleepout. They exchanged their beds for cardboard at Oaklands College to raise funds and awareness for five local homelessness charities. The...
Pub in the Park is back! From glittery makeup and hair gems to statement outfits, fans and stylish blankets, we’ve put together your ultimate festival buying guide from The Maltings Shoping Centre. Get ready to shop the must-haves that will keep you looking fabulous and feeling comfortable all weekend long. The...
Pupils, parents and teachers at Nicholas Breakspear School are delighted with their GCSE results that were released today. Gabriella Caruso, one of the highest performing students said: “I am absolutely thrilled with my grades and the hard work has truly paid off. I cannot wait to join the Sixth Form at...
Sandringham students have again achieved exceptional GCSE results, a reflection of their dedication, hard work, and resilience, said the leadership team.This year has seen a record number of students achieving the highest possible grades. Among the top performers were Beth Yang, Theo Thompson, Isaac Newbigging, Jamie Bridge, Sean Sajjad and...
St George’s School is celebrating an "outstanding set of GCSE results" today. The school has seen more than half of all grades between grade 7 to 9. Among the many individual successes, 13 pupils achieved a clean sweep of grades 8 and 9. Headteacher Andy Ford said: “We are...
There’s a growing community of enthusiastic St Albans adults who want to share their love of a popular children’s toy - in case you discover it helps you too. Adults across the city are spending money, time and energy on Britain’s best-loved toy for fun, to unwind and purely for pleasure,...
The headteacher of The Marlborough Science Academy in St Albans has praised students for their success in this year's A levels. Annie Thomson said: "Marlborough rings with a cacophony of sounds, from tears of joy to whoops of excitement as our students celebrate their results. "Once again our young people have done...
Saints are among the bookies’ favourites for promotion this season and Ian Rogers, chairman of supporters group Saints City Trust, is of course hoping they’re right. “I note the bookies make us one of the favourites – that’s alongside, unsurprisingly, Dartford and Billericay Town – but we need to get off...
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