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In this special edition of ‘So What?’ Andy and Elly talk about a very difficult topic – the death of a family member. On a recent trip to Plymouth, Andy’s mum died after a period of illness. Talking about it helped, but it also made him realise that people really do need to discuss their ... Read more

Ember Designs owner, Lee Wood has launched St Alban’s first Eco Awards. Lee talks about why he initiated them, how they work and how we can help for future years.

Dani Jefferson of Jefferson Crafts joins Amanda to discuss the problems caused by single use plastic items and some easy solutions you can take in Plastic Free July. Plus a run down on some other local businesses working hard to help us go plastic free.

Tim Abbott of the Highfield Park trust explains ambitious plans to renovate Cell Barnes Pond so it’s great for wildlife and people.

Nadia Bishara, of the community group Wilderhood Watch, talks about the new Glyphosate Free Streets pilot scheme.

This summer the Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust is venturing into a whole new area. A series of creative events they are calling Herts Wild Art. So what’s inspired them to get out the paint brushes? And how’s this going to help wildlife? In this podcast we’ll find out this and much more from Emma [...]

What should the city centre look like in five years from now? Pedestrianised or not? More or less parking? What is the role of culture and will retail survive in St Peters Street? We are joined by a panel of key decision makers and influencers

St Albans Girls School are presenting their first school musical drama production since COVID and it is MATILDA – THE MUSICAL. Join the STAGS Radio and podcast club as they go behind the scenes with interviews, discussion and all the backstage gossip.

John Pritchard, chair of the Ver Valley Society, wants your help spotting invasive plants along the River Ver. Plus he gives an exciting water vole update.

With it being Cystic Fibrosis week from 13-19 June, it's very timely that this week we speak to Laura Barrett, the mother of Bailey who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.

Enfield and Southgate MP Bambos Charalambous joins us for his monthly chat with Jason McKenna. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Bambos please do send them into jason.mckenna@radioverulam.com Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points – Local Enfield and Southgate Issues – Your Community Questions

The St Albans Sustainability Festival might be over, but there are still lots of great events to look forward to. In this week's show we'll look at some of them, and, in particular we'll hear from Kim from HEART Community about their forthcoming event exploring Community Resilience.

In this Podcast Clive and Anna consider the issues raised by the Everyday Sexism website set up by writer Laura Bates. Despite many changes in our society over the years there are still many instances of sexism in everyday life. In particular they discuss sexism at universities which is a concern for Anna who will be starting at university this year.

More and more wildlife is finding a home at St Albans Cathedral – from the peregrine falcons up on the tower to pollinators and other wildlife in the new Sumpter Yard Garden. In this week’s Environment Matters, the Cathedral’s Canon Chancellor, The Revd Canon Kevin Walton explains what's being done, including some clever details that [...]

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper joins us for his monthly chat with Jason McKenna. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Daisy please do send them into jason.mckenna@radioverulam.com Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points – Local St Albans issues – Your Community Questions

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper joins us for his monthly chat with Jason McKenna. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Daisy please do send them into jason.mckenna@radioverulam.com Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points – Local St Albans issues – Your Community Questions

Harpenden and Hitchin MP Bim Afolami joins us for his monthly chat with Jason McKenna. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Bim please do send them into jason.mckenna@radioverulam.com Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points – Local Harpenden and Hitchin issues – Your Community Questions

We often ignore the ideas that kids come up with. But not Viviana Cruz-Morrison. She turned an idea her son came up with for a school project into a whole, new business that makes packaging free cleaning products easy for everyone.

Salisbury Road residents Ann, Siobhan and Steve have created a community recycling scheme that they hope will catch on around the District. They tell us how it works, why it's so good and how you can set up your own. To check out the Community Recycling event for the St Albans Sustainability Festival, and the [...]

Retired anthropologist Professor Tim Boatswain discusses gender roles and stereotypes and the biological and cultural reasons behind them.