We're usually very strict about only covering events within the borders of St Albans district, but as it's Christmas we thought we'd venture further afield to London's O2 Arena in case there were families looking for something different to do between now and New Year's Eve. The concept of ice skaters...
The indications on the doorsteps were reassuringly positive, but did anybody really expect the Harpenden Rural by-election to see one of the biggest swings ever recorded at County Hall? The resignation of Annie Brewster as county councillor earlier this year opened up her former ward for a fight between Liberal Democrat...
Earlier this year, the eyes of the golfing world were firmly focused on St Albans as it hosted two prestigious international tournaments. The Centurion Club, on the Hemel Hempstead Road, welcomed the Aramco Team Series for the third year running, having hosted the LIV Golf League for the second year some...
Deborah Heath explores a remarkable interactive take on the Dickens classic at the Roman Theatre in Verulamium...
A record 8,000 people visited St Albans Cathedral for their bite-sized carol services, that took place on the hour every hour from 11am until 4pm. The sounds of The Big Choir, Just Sing, Viva Ladies Chorus, Classical Chorus, Parish Singers, Abbey Singers and Lay Clerks of the Cathedral Choir rung around...
It’s that time of year again when the energy, enthusiasm and hard work of hundreds of St Albans children and adult volunteers come together to make spectacular memories and build skills to last a lifetime. Yes, rehearsals are well under way now for the award-winning St Albans Gang Show. The last rehearsal...
Sopwell House Hotel is jumping on board the Wonka bandwagon following the release of the blockbuster movie - which was partly filmed in St Albans. The venue is hosting a Wonka Themed Escape until the end of January, offering a taste of the weird and wonderful inspired by Roald Dahl’s quirky...
In a revised and updated article, we examine Michael Gove's changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and his criticism of delays to SADC's Local Plan. To build or not to build? That is the question...
Members of the congregation at St Paul’s Church in Fleetville are taking a starring role in a national Church of England social media campaign encouraging people to come to church this Christmas. The 40-second ads focus on the joy of being part of a church community, particularly at this time of...
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