The life and times of Sir Francis Bacon were commemorated at a special Tudor Fayre in the church where the 17th-century philosopher and statesman is buried. St Michael’s Church rolled back the centuries to celebrate 400 years since the death of a thinker whose ideas helped shape the modern world. Renaissance man...
Harpenden’s annual Scottish-themed charity fundraiser made a triumphant return to Rothamsted Park last Sunday - marking the 30th anniversary of its revival. Organised by the local Lions Club, the Highland Gathering featured pipe bands, Highland dancing, Highland games, stage performances from Upbeat Choir, Dance Studio, Sunny Side Up and John Knowles,...
After serving generations of families for more than half a century, St Saviour's Pre School will be closing its doors this summer, marking the end of an era for one of St Albans' longest-established early years settings. The closure also marks the retirement of Tina Alder (pictured), who has dedicated more...
A striking new addition to the St Albans art scene has appeared this week, as celebrated artist Ant Steel unveiled large-scale murals featuring two of the city’s most important historical figures - St Alban and Boudicca. The murals at café and deli the Silver Palate in Market Place are the result...
It’s OK To Say founder and CEO Stacey Turner, is preparing herself for an emotional return to her home country of Australia… Beer gardens are overflowing. Parks are packed with picnic blankets and melting ice creams, but while St Albans makes the most of this glorious summer, my mind is more...
Thirty-five-year-old journeyman striker Inih Effiong is the ninth confirmed addition to the Saints squad for the upcoming new season. Effiong returns to Clarence Park after starting his career with St Albans City at the tender age 17 when the then manager Steve Castle gave him his first chance. After scoring 15 goals in...
Should rail freight company SEGRO be compensating neighbouring residents for the disruption caused by the massive development on their doorsteps? With a hosepipe ban imposed across the district, households in Park Street and Frogmore are legally prohibited from hosing down the thick sandy dust which is daily deposited on their cars...
Two city police officers risked their lives climbing under a train at St Albans station to save the life of a man whose leg had almost been ripped off after he fell off the platform and was dragged along by a train. have each been awarded one of the country’s...
Hertfordshire will be divided into four new unitary authorities as part of Local Government Reorganisation, and St Albans will be merged with Dacorum under the new structure. The Government initiative will replace the current two-tier system of St Albans district council and Herts county council with unitary authorities by April 2028. SADC’s...
Hillary Childs returns to the Westminster Lodge facility for the first time in six years - but how much has changed? The last time I enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in the oasis of calm that is Westminster Lodge’s Verulamium Spa, I was heavily pregnant with my second daughter, and took full...
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