In 1684, the first ever Duke of St Albans received his title by being dangled upside down outside a window. By his mother. Or so the story goes. But given that the young Duke’s mother was Nell Gwynn and his father was Charles II, it could well be true. Pretty much...
Deborah Heath sniffs out the new production by the Company of Ten at the Abbey Theatre...
Hundreds of people packed out St Albans city centre yesterday to remember the fallen heroes of World Wars and other conflicts. A parade made up of representatives from the Royal British Legion, air, sea and army cadets, the Guiding and Scout movements, the police and other uniformed services made their way...
Award-winning photographer Steve Collins has launched a new Harpenden Calendar for 2024 featuring many of his award-winning images of the town taken over the last few years. The Harpenden Calendar 2024 features 12 stunning seasonal images of the town including images of iconic Harpenden landmarks such as Rothamsted Park, The Cenotaph,...
The Company of Ten opens its own Parfumerie on the Main Stage of the Abbey Theatre in November. With the weather drawing in, what better time to be transported back to Vaci Street, Budapest on a snowy day in 1937 and enter the warmth of Mr Hammerschmidt’s Parfumerie and its fabulous...
Mark Fellows, Partner & Head of Employment at Sherrards Solicitors, is a legal professional who has been practising for 19 years. He advises both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law and he adopts a commercial and pragmatic approach to help clients achieve their objectives. With years of experience...
Old Albanian Cricket Club will be playing the Lashings International Cricket Squad, dubbed “The Harlem Globetrotters of cricket”, on June 28 2024. The current squad includes the likes of Sir Curtley Ambrose, Courtney Walsh and Ryan Sidebottom, and as well as the all-star lineup, the match will be commentated on by legendary...
With the right planning, and careful use of allowances, a couple can significantly lighten their tax load in retirement. Martin Cotter, Managing Director of Lumin Wealth, explains how this can be achieved. Most retirees can substantially reduce their tax burden once they stop working. With careful management and disciplined use of...
The latest delays to the completion of Jubilee Square - the huge project on the site of the former police station and NHS building in Victoria Street - raises further questions over its impact on council finances. The entire scheme has taken more than four and a half years, and construction...
Equipment used to set up St Albans Charter Market has been sold at auction for less than the price of a second hand car. A job lot of three tractors including a Reliance Mercury RM403 tractor, a Reliance Mercury tractor and a Vallely VT55 Beaver tractor was sold together with 15...
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