The unexpected installation of marquees and footpaths to accommodate an extra round of Herts University graduation ceremonies has raised eyebrows at the Cathedral this week. The trial event in the Abbey Orchard over February half-term is on top of the usual ceremonies in September, and requires several weeks either side for...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of delicious rosé wine? Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or a fun night in with friends, rosé is the perfect choice. With its beautiful pink hue and delicate flavours, it’s the...
Navigating the intersection of marriage and inheritance tax as Valentine’s Day approaches with Nicole Marmor, partner and head of private wealth at Sherrards Solicitors. As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air, and many couples find themselves contemplating the next step in their relationship. For some, this involves considering the legal...
We can’t pass up the opportunity for an excellent vision-based pun, it being Valentine’s Day before the next edition of this fine publication comes out. We’re looking forward to our annual treat of watching all the gents coming out the barber shop with their fresh trims ready to woo their...
Savers are finding comfort in higher rates, but interest earned on cash is rarely sufficient to expand wealth. Investments offer greater return potential in the long run, as Lumin’s Managing Director Martin Cotter explains. Uncomfortable losses for bond investors and sustained volatility in the equity market may make cash a tempting...
Talented students from Oaklands College not only strutted their stuff on the catwalk at St Albans Cathedral, but also designed many of the outfits they wore. Sunday's Charitable Extravaganza Runway event was run in partnership with Cancer Research, with many of the clothes pre-loved items from the High Street store. The free show...
Harpenden-based agricultural facility Rothamsted Research is not in the midst of a major funding crisis, says the facility, despite reports in the national press.This week The Guardian newspaper published extracts from a letter from director Professor Angela Karp warning staff they will have to pause “non-essential” work, and faced a...
Disgruntled residents are calling for an end to months of disruption caused by the closure of a much-used public right of way. Neighbours living near Oaklands College’s Smallford campus are still waiting for the reopening of routes between Sandpit Lane and Hatfield Road which provide a vital link from the Alban...
Motorists face a massive hike in car parking charges to bring the SADC budget under control. Last night's strategy and resources committee, which oversees finances and sends the annual budget to the Full Council for rubber stamping, saw costs increased by a staggering 67 per cent. Lib Dems and Conservatives unanimously rejected...
The Company of Teens will be bringing their adaptation of WWII classic The Machine Gunners to life on the Abbey Theatre Main Stage later this month. The play centres around a group of resourceful children who, in the midst of conflict discover their true bravery, resourcefulness and friendship. The Carnegie Medal-winning...
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