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,...
A St Albans-based rugby club is on the verge of history, as OA Saints prepare for a landmark day at Twickenham that could cement their status as Hertfordshire’s most successful rugby club, across both the men’s and women’s game. On Sunday May 24, both the OA Saints 1st XV and 2nd...
Three Japanese cherry trees planted in the grounds of St Peter’s, one of St Albans’ ancient gateway churches, were part of an initiative to foster greater friendship and cultural understanding between Japan and the UK. More than 40 people from St Albans and further afield met in the churchyard alongside a...
Young people from Brilliant Film Academy have helped create a powerful new campaign film for St Albans mental health charity Youth Talk, highlighting the realities of growing up today and the importance of making sure young people have someone to talk to. Launched for Mental Health Awareness Week, the film is...
A Harpenden family is speaking out to challenge the perception that spinal cord injuries only affect younger people, after a 92-year-old former BBC producer – who once travelled the world covering royal tours – was left tetraplegic following a sudden accident at home. Marking Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day (SCIAD) on...
Why we should all get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week and change lives for the better...
After more than 20 years have passed since your crimes, it’s not unreasonable to think you’ve got away with it. Then one day, quite out of the blue, comes an unexpected knock at the door, and your life begins to unravel before your eyes. In 2002, Alec Housden kidnapped and seriously...
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