Commuters and other rail passengers are being reminded that there will be no Thameslink trains between Harpenden and London from Saturday December 21 to Sunday December 29 Rail tracks will be closed between London St Pancras and Harpenden for nine consecutive days, with no Thameslink trains south of Harpenden, and no...
WARNING: This article contains images of surgery some readers may find distressing. “Gentlemen, we have the technology…” TV’s Six Million Dollar Man might have had cybernetic parts implanted into his body, but today’s surgeons are using robots to assist in carrying out operations with a skill and precision impossible to achieve with...
Bob’s back, and it’s as if he’s never been away… But while it would be tempting to focus on the return of the Arena’s prodigal son - panto legend © Bob Golding – after a gap of five years, let’s not forget that seasonal shows at the venue have been a...
Nestled on a prominent hilltop in Saint-Émilion, Château Quintus offers stunning panoramic views of the Dordogne valley. This remarkable estate is a wonderful blend of historical charm and modern winemaking prowess. Château Quintus is proudly owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon, a distinguished family-owned company led by Prince Robert of Luxembourg. Domaine...
Two hundred and twenty students from 11 secondary schools across the St Albans area participated in the annual Rotary Technology Tournament. The challenge for all 55 teams was to design and construct a vehicle capable of removing debris from a pipe then to demonstrate its implementation – all within a strict...
A new community group set up to consider the implications of artificial intelligence is going from strength to strength. St Albans AI and Automation Forum held its second meeting at The Peahen this week, with 30 people from a wide range of backgrounds joining to discuss where AI will be in...
Aaron Gransby’s new novel, which name-checks the St Albans Times within its pages, delves beneath the polite façade of our city to ask: Just how far would you go to protect the standards of St Albans? We all know how incredibly fortunate we are to live in our fabulous cathedral city....
Pupils from St Albans School got into the festive spirit at their annual Christmas party for the elderly. Afternoon tea and entertainment was enjoyed by 75 senior citizens from six local care homes and some nearby luncheon clubs, thanks to the School’s Partnership and Community Link Programme, which has been running...
A new initiative aims to preserve and enhance the legacy of Oaklands College by exploring, documenting, and sharing its history. Through careful research and the digitisation of its archives, the Oaklands Heritage Project aims to create a lasting resource, opening doors for future generations to engage with and study the college’s...
A much-loved toy reindeer which belonged to a brave St Albans teenager before he passed away from cancer has been skilfully restored and given a new home at a local forest school. Bailey “Bay” Hedingham Jones was just four years old when he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma stage 4, a rare...
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