An ongoing bid to redevelop Harpenden's former M&Co fashion store as a pub with rooftop terrace has gone to appeal. Pub chain Oakman Inns bought 6 High Street in autumn 2021, and unveiled ambitious plans for its redevelopment as an 80-seater restaurant, bar and a rooftop terrace. The venue, in the heart...
Historic 100-year-old features have been ripped up from one of St Albans’ most prestigious roads – and will be re-used by Herts Highways elsewhere in the county. The stone setts – large heritage cobbles used to line roads and dropped kerbs in Park Avenue - have been dug up and either...
Plans to balance the books at SADC include charging under-fives to swim in the district’s pools, and drastically reducing opening times for the Verulamium splash park. Under proposals put forward by the council’s public realm committee, the splash park will only be open for eight weeks - six during the school...
The 10th annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival promises an incredible line-up of theatre and music, presenting brand-new adaptations of English classics as well as the return of some iconic audience favourites OVO are marking the landmark year with a diverse roster of shows between May 31 and September 8, all...
Thursday February 2nd 2023 was a red-letter day for St Albans and district, when the first edition of the proudly independent – and locally produced – St Albans Times was published. Twelve months on, the St Albans Times is firmly established as an online community news magazine publishing up to 100...
Deborah Heath rolls a D12 and gets her geek on at the Abbey Theatre for the Company of Ten's latest production...
One of the city centre’s biggest eyesores could soon be redeveloped as flats. Plans have been submitted for the boarded-up shell which is all that remains of the former Bucko's sandwich shop and bakery at 52 Victoria Street. The proposals call for part demolition, part retention and the erection of buildings for...
This is a question that has been on the minds of many wine enthusiasts. Natural wines are made with minimal intervention, using organic or biodynamic grapes and native yeasts, and without any additives or chemicals. They are known for their gamier, yeastier characteristics and a cloudy appearance. However, it’s important to...
Sheldon Ringrose continues her series of articles examining fashion through the ages with a look at styles from the 18th century...
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