News & Events
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‘Lamb Cam’ at London Colney’s Willows Farm
6th February 2012, 7:22am
THE Lambing Marquee at Willows Farm Village will be a hive of activity over the coming weeks and vistors will have an opportunity to see it all first hand.The London Colney farm is expecting hundreds of lambs to be born to its flock of 100 ewes, which includes breeds such as Continental crosses...
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Art show raises funds for St Albans’ Grove House hospice.
30th January 2012, 8:01am
AN ART display arranged by students and staff of Oaklands College is set to benefit Iain Rennie Grove House (IRGH). Throughout January, fine art paintings and prints have been on display at Arty Parties in Hatfield Road, St Albans.The exhibition has been a chance for the local community to go along...
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Alesha Dixon backs St Albans anti-incinerator campaign
23rd January 2012, 9:30am
BRITAIN’S Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon is apparently “shocked” to hear of a proposal to build a massive incinerator near Colney Heath, and has voiced her support for villagers fighting the controversial complex.Veolia Environmental Services has submitted its planning application to build an...
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In A City Deals
16th January 2012, 9:25am
After working in London as a Legal PA, Charlotte Delcore took a break to raise her son. Now her Son is at nursery and Charlotte has decided to pursue something she feels passionate about, namely her local area of St Albans.Charlotte set up In A City Deals in September 2011, the main aim...
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Duo na-mara launch new folk night at Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans.
8th January 2012, 6:19pm
A NEW series of folk concerts featuring top local performers accompanied by young musicians from an annual St Albans music event gets underway tomorrow night (Friday) at the Maltings Arts Theatre.Duo na-mara will be topping the bill at the concert which is being put on at the theatre by St Albans...
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Come Dine with Me for St Albans’ Grove House hospice.
3rd January 2012, 10:37am
NEWLY-merged charity Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care (IRGH) is inviting everyone to help beat the winter blues by holding special Come Dine at Mine events in their own homes.The aim of the brand new fundraising initiative, loosely inspired by the hit TV series Come Dine With Me, is to help...
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Is St Albans’ new Morrisons the supermarket of tomorrow?
19th December 2011, 7:45am
THE FUTURE of supermarket shopping could be on the doorstep if a recent makeover at a St Albans store is anything to go by.Fresh to GoMorrisons’ flagship store on Hatfield Road is bucking many of the major trends followed by supermarket chains with their new offering, which combines the best ideas...
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St Albans businesses invited to network in the pub.
19th December 2011, 7:29am
AN innovative new networking group is bringing together business from across the St Albans community for a drink and a chat.Created by a small group of local designers and social media experts, the monthly Afternoon in the Pub event is open to any St Albans businesses, from one-man bands to larger...
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St Albans Market
11th December 2011, 2:30pm
St Albans market today is probably the most colourful and vibrant street market in the South of England. With over 160 stalls on Wednesdays and Saturdays, it offers everything from fish to fancy goods so you will be spoilt for choice. Where else could you buy a whole salmon, cut-to-size foam...
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Business booms in St Albans on strike day.
4th December 2011, 5:52am
CHRISTMAS came early for St Albans city centre on Wednesday, courtesy of nationwide strikes. With children forced out of their schools for the day as teachers walked out in protest against public sector pension changes, parents hit the shops to get a head start on stocking up on Christmas...
