Rachel Love

Nestled between St Albans and the M25, Chiswell Green is ideally located for most amenities. Rachel Love found out more…

There’s far more to St Albans than great state schools schools and speedy trains into London.

With Meraki Festival fast approaching, the Herts Advertiser has the perfect style lookbook for any weather. All the items shown can be purchased from one of St Albans’ selected independent fashion boutiques and vintage stores. Mix and match, swap in and swap out and add your own twist for your go-to Meraki style.

In her final blog post, Rachel comes to terms with saying goodbye.

A thriving village with a close-knit community and bagfuls of character, Bricket Wood is a favourite with young families that want to be close to London without losing all the laid-back calm of rural life.

On the edge of St Albans, Gorhambury Estate lives up to the title of ‘best of both worlds’, with staggering views of the countryside and the nearby hum of city life combining to create the ultimate in tranquillity and convenience.

With its historic buildings, manicured green spaces and relaxed country feel, Childwickbury is a special place to visit.

No word on the mysterious footballer yet, though I have had some breakthroughs of my own, namely that I didn’t put my foot in it!

Many have heard of Napsbury, but few have discovered the beauty and tranquility of the Hertfordshire landscape it possesses - until now.

Nursery school children received a very special delivery when a card dropped through the postbox - from none other than Her Majesty The Queen.