The ‘Pour Yourself a Glass of New Zealand’ campaign is a vibrant celebration of New Zealand’s exquisite white wines, taking place throughout May in the UK. This initiative, spearheaded by New Zealand Winegrowers, aims to showcase the exceptional quality and variety of New Zealand’s white wines, which have garnered international...
It’s hard to deny the beauty of a butterfly or the wonder in welcoming wildlife into our gardens but are we doing enough to enable them to flourish? With No Mow May upon us, we investigate what is being done in St Albans and why it’s vital to think about this...
Highfield Park joined in a ceremony which saw more than 1,000 beacons being lit nationwide to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The event, which took place at 9.30pm across the country, was organised by Highfield Park Trust and attended by St Albans Mayor Cllr Jamie Day and Town Crier...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Women Who Walk, a social group founded by Sophie and Lisa for women looking to meet new people, make friends and enjoy the great outdoors: @womenwho_walk Where do you...
There are a number of solutions available to those who recently accessed their tax-free pension cash. In some cases, a combination of measures can represent the best solution. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, Martin Cotter, explains more. Some savers opted to take some – or all – of their pension 25 per...
King’s Cross, London, is home to many hidden treasures, and Porte Noire is certainly one of them. This elegant restaurant and wine bar, located in the iconic Gasholder Building, offers a unique blend of French-inspired cuisine and an impressive selection of wines from around the world. Porte Noire brings the essence...
Last year was nothing short of disastrous for butterflies across Hertfordshire and north London, a new authoritative report reveals, with a grim picture for St Albans included. The 2024 annual report by Butterfly Conservation (Hertfordshire and Middlesex) shows that almost every species declined from 2023. Branch recorder Andrew Wood said: “2024 was...
Doubts over whether the Cathedral's pair of Peregrine falcons will flee the area following the destruction of their eggs have been on everyone's minds since yesterday's tragedy. But Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust have suggested the birds will stay in spite of what happened. "We are optimistic that the pair will remain...
Looking for a different sort of holiday camp to keep the children amused over the Easter break? ArtShed provides opportunities for youngsters aged six to 12 to exercise their creative streak and come home with a masterpiece. Children learn how to draw and paint various projects, with the time to spend on...
As we enter the last days of Ramadan, Anisha Kashim contemplates the spiritual significance of this holy month and what it means for the large Muslim community in St Albans. As a Muslim, this month holds deep personal meaning for me, so I wanted to share my reflections on my Ramadan...
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