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Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find salvation in music.

Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find his salvation in music: Part 2

Local advertising professional, Matt Bourn, thinks advertising has a crucial role to play in our move to a sustainable future. In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Matt talks to Amanda Yorwerth about Sustainable Advertising, the new book that he has co-authored. Topics covered include green washing, how we frame messaging around climate change and even the ... Read more

It may appear like an ordinary scheduled bus service but the Harpenden Hopper is so much more – it’s a community and a lifeline for its passengers. Elly and Andy took a trip to find out more.

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

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.

Hear how panellists from the 4 major parties answered questions from the public on issues concerning the environment and sustainability ahead of the 5th May local elections. Subjects covered include making the District water sensitive building on Greenbelt cycling to school greenwashing and trustworthiness the Local Plan engaging businesses in the effort to reach Net ... Read more

Hear how panellists from the 4 major parties answered questions from the public on issues concerning the environment and sustainability ahead of the 5th May local elections. Subjects covered include making the District water sensitive building on Greenbelt cycling to school greenwashing and trustworthiness the Local Plan engaging businesses in the effort to reach Net ... Read more

Radio Verulam was at the Mayor's Pride Awards event at St Michael's Manor Hotel on Tuesday 29th March 2022. The Mayor's Pride Awards celebrate the role played by volunteers and community leaders in the District of St Albans. In this podcast you can listen to the highlights of the event and the Awards presented by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City and District of St Albans, Councillor Edgar Hill.

Local nature correspondent Rupert Evershed asks a simple seasonal question - but the answer might not be the one you expect.

Nature correspondent Rupert Evershed calls for support in the campaign to save Tyttenhanger Gravel Pits - home to a wide range of birds and other wildlife - from potential loss if the Bowmans Cross development proposed by Hertsmere Borough Council is approved. Consultation closes on 6th December.

It's been thirty years since local nature observer, writer and correspondent Rupert Evershed was last visited by a Spotted Flycatcher. They had once been annual visitors so he was delighted to see them back again - even though now as migrants rather than nesting birds and also, sadly, on the 'red list' as an endangered species. (Photo copyright and used by courtesy of Rupert Evershed)

Local naturalist and correspondent Rupert Evershed (see podcast series: Local Life - Nature Notes) believes that experiencing nature's variety is as good as a rest. His recent experience of land and sea birds around The Scilly Isles included discoveries about the house sparrow and the magpie, but also an encounter with the rarely seen tiny seabird Wilson's Storm Petrel, as well as dolphins, gannets and shearwaters. Now, back home, we move on from summer to autumn!

Local nature correspondent Rupert Evershed encourages those of us with an outside space to feed the birds - not just in winter months but all year round.

Nature correspondent Rupert Evershed records sighting of his 100th bird in this area - the yellow browed warbler.

Nature correspondent Rupert Evershed encourages us to be patient and let nature take its course.

As we headed from 'free-to-roam' summer 2020 into the second lockdown, nature correspondent Rupert Evershed asked when autumn really begins.