Today marks World Book Day, when children across St Albans will don their favourite literary costumes in celebration of stories and imagination. Katie York, head of English at Beechwood Park School in Markyate, shares her reflections on raising readers in a distracted age...
St Albans' own Trinder Hair Studios is celebrating after being named Salon of the Year 1 at the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026. Trinder was recognised for setting a benchmark in client-focused excellence. Judges described the George Street salon as a standout in every aspect, praising its solid reputation for customer...
A mobile phone repair and vape shop in the heart of St Albans’ Conservation Area has been ordered to remove its jarring new signage. The bright red signs were installed at I Repair, 28 Market Place, last week, replacing the previous black frontage. The move provoked an outpouring of complaints on social...
As a cornerstone of youth culture in St Albans, The Pioneer Club is offering a variety of different events for young people this March. Traditional open mic nights can feel intimidating when you’re just starting out, performing in a room full of seasoned musicians isn’t always the easiest first step. That’s...
Psychologist, author and media mental health contributor Stacey Turner is widely known for her tireless work supporting emotional wellbeing. As the founder of mental health charity It’s OK To Say, Stacey has dedicated her career to making psychological support more accessible, offering mental health education, community outreach, and free and low-cost...
Oaklands College did its bit for local charity Help 4 the Homeless by hosting a successful community pop-up shop and donation sorting hub at its Smallford campus during the recent half-term holiday. Visitors were able to purchase good-quality second-hand clothing at low cost in the Construction Centre’s open atrium event space,...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, is keeping a place for comfort food on her menu.. It's a funny old time in terms of food. There’s a slight glimmer of the springtime to come, but also a lingering wintery chill, so I find myself wanting both comforting,...
A woman from Harpenden is taking on a huge challenge in the sweltering heat of the Sahara Desert to raise money for a charity which supports her sister. Nicola Dudley will complete the Marathon des Sables in April to help Harpenden Mencap. The route, which she will run in seven days,...
A team of three student chefs from Oaklands College has secured a coveted place in the finals of the prestigious Zest Quest Asia competition, one of the UK’s most respected culinary challenges for full‑time catering students. Founded by celebrated chefs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, the competition champions Asian cuisine and pushes...
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