It’s the highlight of the calendar for residents of Cottonmill and Sopwell, and this year’s annual Gathering was the biggest ever. Hundreds of people braved soaring temperatures to descend upon Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre on Sunday to enjoy a wealth of family-friendly activities, stalls and refreshments. Highlights included a 70ft inflatable...
The biggest redevelopment of Christopher Place shopping centre since it opened its doors in the 1980s is close to completion. Behind inauspicious hoardings telling the history of the site and the centre can be found another milestone, the complete transformation of the former French Connection store and defunct snooker bar into...
Avengers assemble! Turn on the Batsignal and get your Spidey sense tingling! The Great St Albans Challenge is back for a superpowered sequel, taking place on Sunday October 12 in the heart of the metropolis. This GPS-powered treasure hunt is your chance to channel your inner superhero with teams swooping through...
The MPs for St Albans and Harpenden have condemned rumours that the Labour Government could scrap vital support for the county's pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).12,920 children in Hertfordshire who have EHCPs (Education, Health and Care plans) are at risk of losing support, as it’s rumoured it...
Luxury beauty and wellbeing brand Rituals is set to open its first St Albans store in The Maltings Shopping Centre. The St Albans Times can exclusively reveal that it will be taking over the former Television and Movie Store premises, which has been vacant since earlier this year, opposite fashion and...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Gail Jackson, environmental and community-based activist, chair of Sopwell Residents Association and former trustee of Sustainable St Albans. What’s the first thing you do after you’ve woken up in...
James Cameron discovers a hidden oasis of culinary delights tucked away behind an unassuming Hatfield Road exterior...
Sandy Walkington examines the origins of Asian cuisine in St Albans, and how it reflected the city’s changing culture and ethnic make-up...
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