Opposition parties are licking their wounds this week after failing to make any significant inroads in overturning the Lib Dem powerhouse at the heart of the district council. With just one ward changing allegiance in spite of concerted campaigning by all parties, it seems as though the SADC administration will be...
Cornish lifestyle brand Seasalt Cornwall opens its new store in The Maltings Shopping Centre next Saturday. The new shop brings Seasalt’s signature coastal-inspired collections and commitment to sustainable craftsmanship to the city. Seasalt’s director of retail, Richie Edwards, said: “We’re excited to be opening a new Seasalt Cornwall shop in St...
There’s ‘shear’ delight in store for visitors to Willows Activity Farm this weekend (Saturday and Sunday May 16-17) as the leisure attraction kicks off its first sheep shearing weekend of the year. The farm park, near London Colney, is hosting two Woolly Weekends when visitors can witness some of the farm’s 80-strong flock...
Imagine taking part in 8km of running, plus eight demanding strength and endurance workouts in between – and then doing the whole thing again five times over. That’s the intense challenge which a St Albans tennis coach has set himself to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Sam Pink, 49, who...
It’s OK To Say founder Stacey Turner focuses on the key message of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week - working through our emotional trauma instead of suppressing it...
As the clock ticks down towards the dissolution of SADC, the triumphant Liberal Democrat administration wants to make the most of the time they have left, says leading councillor Helen Campbell. Helen, who was the campaign manager for last week's elections, said the party still has a lot to get done:...
A record 8,000 visitors enjoyed glorious sunshine and a packed programme of family activities as Lambing Weekend returned to Oaklands College in St Albans. Families from across Hertfordshire and beyond headed to the college’s Hatfield Road campus across Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May to meet the lambs, explore the working...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, explores some creative options for the humble potato...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Nadya Giffen, founder and owner of Nadya Giffen Therapies at The Quadrant in Marshalswick, a fully qualified gym instructor and poll dancing instructor. Where do you go to listen...
The St Albans we know today has a lovely and vibrant atmosphere, with its bustling market, fine historic buildings and, of course, our splendid Cathedral. But throughout its long history there has lurked a seedier side with every type of rogue, rascal and n’er-do-well you could imagine. From corrupt Victorian politicians,...
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