Residents’ First Weekend gives people the opportunity to try out many of their local attractions free of the usual entry charge, or with a special offer, or to gain entry to places which are not …

We first visited Lussmanns in St. Albans right after it opened, which I guess is a couple of years ago now. I’m glad we went back yesterday for another visit because things have really moved …

I pass through, or more correctly under, St. Pancras most days on my commute from St. Albans to London Bridge for work. Earlier this week, however, I had to go to Brussels on business so …

Stranded with a colleague from work, yet again, by the cancellation of our First Capital Connect service, this morning turned out just fine because we managed to fill the time with a cooked breakfast at …

We had a nice day out today in Hertford, which is, considering it’s the county seat, quite a bit smaller than St. Albans. It is, despite its small size, certainly worthy of a visit.
The …

I’ve never really understood why First Capital Connect seems unable to run a reliable service. Using over-time staff seems like a risky, not to mention costly, way to run a business. Afterall, unlike other businesses …

We’re currently in the process of looking at primary schools in anticipation of applying for a reception place four our child, soon to turn four, at the end of January. Like many people, we’ve always …

Last week, many St. Albans commuters, myself included, found it difficult if not impossible to get to work as snow and freezing weather made First Capital Connect’s service to London even more unreliable than usual.
Working …

We went for a family meal at Kashu, on Hatfield Road, today and were pleasantly surprised – it was a truly delicious, beautifully presented meal, served in a tasteful, light filled, modern dining environment. Definitely …

St. Albans City Station was closed at 08.45 this morning after all services, both northbound and southbound, were canceled following a power failure in Central London.

I’ve posted further information and photos here.
Roads and pavements also …