ITV’s popular quiz show, The Chase, recently featured a St Albans blue plaque in a question to contestants. Host Bradley Walsh asked: “A blue plaque unveiled in 2022 in St Albans honoured the priest John Ball for his role in what historical event?” a) War of the Roses b) Magna Carta c) Peasants’ Revolt Both...
Happy New Year from all of us at EYES on St Albans! In that it’s the season of resolutions, we thought we’d add our own little nudge to those of you out there who’ve got prescription glasses – but don’t wear them. Go with us on this one...
The chair of Highfield Park Trust has revealed how the charity has been pushed to its limits in trying to deal with three abandoned horses which have taken up residence in the park. Tim Abbott spoke exclusively to the St Albans Times about the situation, and what efforts are being made...
A St Albans man in recovery from addiction is running a marathon to help give something back to the place that means so much to him. James Telford is competing in this year’s Brighton Marathon in aid of addiction and 12-step based recovery service The Living Room, just off Hatfield Road. James...
As the new year begins, many of us are looking for ways to reset and refresh our habits. While ‘Dry January’ has become a popular trend, there’s another approach that allows you to enjoy the pleasures of wine without overindulging: ‘Try January’. This month, I’m focusing on drinking less but savouring...
Weather experts from Harpenden’s Rothamsted Research have released their report for 2024 - a year which was warm and wet with below average sunshine - offering an insight into our changing climate. Researchers said 2024 had above average rainfall with 992.5mm recorded (+228.97mm above average) making it the third wettest since...
Oaklands College has received a Good Ofsted rating for its residential accommodation - which provides term-time provision for 80 students on the St Albans campus. The accommodation is in the form of single bedrooms in the wings of a recently built residential building and is overseen by a qualified residential manager. The college...
St Albans’ own Pioneer Club is joining Independent Venue Week, the UK’s annual seven-day celebration of grassroots music and arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them. From Monday January 27 to Saturday February 1, The Pioneer will be hosting an exciting line-up of events offering the...
Rough sleepers have moved into dangerous and derelict garages in London Colney to escape freezing temperatures, raising further questions about the long-term future of the site. Four homeless people are now living in one of SADC’s neglected garage blocks on Alexandra Road/Five Acres, and although both local councillors and the police...
Two artists who fled oppression in Iran and Syria are taking up a residency at Trestle Arts Base thanks to local charity Herts Welcomes Refugees. Bahar Izadi and Enas Barakat are sharing their powerful artistic expressions between January 15 and April 7. Bahar, who paints beautiful floral work, said: “My art is...
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