St Albans & Harpenden Review

2 days ago | stalbansreview.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.

1 week ago | stalbansreview.co.uk | Roger Protz

Last year some 100 beer makers closed and it’s expected a similar number will pull down the shutters in 2025. Black Sheep in North Yorkshire was one brewery that was rescued after it went into administration in 2023 facing what it called "a perfect storm of rising costs". Those costs are made up of energy, fuel and water prices followed more recently by increases in National Insurance and the Minimum Wage.

2 weeks ago | stalbansreview.co.uk | Dan Mountney

50 Victoria Street, a converted Baptist church which houses Havana, has been put on the market for £4 million by Daniel James Residential, but offers must be put in before July 1. The neighbouring derelict building of 52 Victoria Street, formerly home to Bucko’s sandwich shop, is also included in the sale. A pre-application has been made to turn the site into 60 new flats which would be made up of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.

3 weeks ago | stalbansreview.co.uk | Roger Protz

AB InBev, the world’s biggest brewer, has announced it’s to invest in and promote Draught Bass, once the country’s biggest-selling premium cask ale but badly neglected for years. As a result of major upheavals in the brewing industry in the 1990s, most of the big national brewers stepped away from making beer and became retailers known as pub companies.

3 weeks ago | stalbansreview.co.uk | Macaully Moffat

Nando's has launched a new menu with exciting new items - see what has been added (Image: Nando's) Nando's has released its new food and drinks menu, which is available now. The May menu will bring new food, drinks and dips to the chain's restaurants across the country. From a new dip to a firm favourite already on the menu to a new burger, there is plenty to sink your teeth into – let’s take a look.