06 Sep 2023 No mean feat to read the secrets of our feet
The UK's leading foot reader reveals the secrets of the sole...
The UK's leading foot reader reveals the secrets of the sole...
1066 was a year of turmoil, bloodshed and momentous change for England. In late September, led by Duke William of Normandy, 7000 men landed on the Sussex coast. Just over two weeks later, on 14th October, as dawn rose over East Sussex, two great armies began a bloody battle for...
We’re back to school and back to work. After a dreary August, it’s scorching outside and, on the 6th September, Colour Blindness Awareness Day is once again upon us. Why the 6th September? Well… it’s John Dalton’s birthday! We’ll explain; John Dalton was a scientist who was born on 6th September 1766....
A heartfelt farewell service to retiring minister Reverend Simon Carver took place at Dagnall Street Baptist Church on Sunday. Rev Carver is retiring after 32 years in Christian ministry, 17 of which were spent at Dagnall Street. In his final sermon, Rev Carver reflected on his path from school, where he had...
The former businessman, BBC journalist and European Commission spokesman has just been selected as the Conservative Party’s prospective parliamentary candidate for the new constituency of Harpenden and Berkhamsted. In an exclusive first interview, we find out more about the man who could become Harpenden’s next MP… Sitting in the shadow of...
Deborah Heath catches OVO's spectacular production of the Brecht classic, wrapping up this year's Roman Theatre Festival before going on tour until October 7. When I headed to the Roman Theatre on Friday I felt a bit teary - this marked the final play I would see at this year’s festival....
The redevelopment of the former King Offa pub site is set to cost almost an additional £900K after the previous contractor went into administration. The council-owned site at Norman Close has planning permission to develop two four-bedroom, 11 three-bedroom and one two-bedroom wheelchair accessible home, and Jarvis Contracting Ltd started work...
Last week I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Pete and Karen Mileham, the co-owners and inspiration (along with Gary and Lynne Smith) behind the newly launched Fade to Black Wines. Many of you may know that after 30 odd years in the motor trade, Pete took over the co-ownership and...
Local artist Donna Borg says she is frequently inspired by St Albans and its community, and that is certainly reflected in her work, which includes her interpretations of the city and its environs. You can see more of her paintings at a free exhibition taking place at the Abbey Theatre between...
James Cameron visits the rebranded Nawab to find out what has changed apart from the name...
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