Villagers are up in arms over the loss of a crucial bus service they relied on for access to key local facilities. The axing of the Centrebus 366 service from Luton to Hatfield via Welwyn Garden City has been keenly felt in Harpenden, Batford and Wheathampstead where many residents relied on...
A resident living near a Wheathampstead landmark is appealing to overturn a Section 106 agreement relating to her property. When part of the former rectory in King Edward Place was transformed into the residential accommodation now known as Moat House in 2011, planning consent included a specific obligation as part of...
One of the district’s leading independent brewers has ensured its long-term future after securing a new and expanded premises for the production of its award-winning beers and ales. The team at Farr Brew were shocked to learn they were going to have to vacate their existing site on the Ayot estate...
The UK's leading foot reader reveals the secrets of the sole...
A bid to build a residential development to the rear of a former Indian restaurant has failed at appeal. KFH Property Ltd proposed a change of use for the disused Cherry Trees Indian restaurant in Lower Luton Road, Wheathampstead, to a veterinary practice. But it also called for outline planning permission for...
From a Picnic on the Meads to a parade through the High Street, the community of Wheathampstead proved they knew how to enjoy themselves at the annual Village Weekend. Saturday saw picnicking families entertained by Wheathampstead’s Got Talent, the Sonorite Saxophone Quartet and popular local band, The Carnegies. The following day the...
Where are the main sites submitted for inclusion in the draft Local Plan, and what are the key elements of each scheme? We take a look at the proposals put forward by council officers...
Star Trek and Spaced star Simon Pegg was just one of the special guests at the third Children's Book Festival hosted by STAHS Prep School. More than 1,000 people flocked to Saturday's event in Wheathampstead, which saw interactive author visits and book signings from the likes of Nick Butterworth, SF Said...
Last month marked the 46th anniversary of the discovery of a woman’s body in a copse near Wheathampstead and the start of a 13 year murder hunt by police to bring her killer to justice - Ross Francis looks back on the case...
In hospitality, good news has been scarce of late – what with Covid, the cost of living crisis and the cost of utilities – it hasn’t been easy for the sector. However, local employer Farr Brew have bucked those trends and recently secured a significant nationwide award for their Wheathampstead based...
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