Questions still remain over the closure of St Peter's Street pub Alban's Well despite a statement from brewery Young's. The pub first opened its doors on the site of the old BHS department store in April 2021, but will be calling last orders for the final time today. In a statement provided...
Two years after French bistro Café Rouge closed its operation on Holywell Hill, a new tenant is taking over the Grade II listed building which was once Samuel Ryder's seed hall. Moka Dining, which offers contemporary Asian cuisine inspired by state banquets from India's rich history, already has a restaurant in...
The editor and founder of the St Albans Times, Matt Adams, has praised the work of pupils at Redbourn Primary School who are producing their own newspaper. The Red Kite launched just before Christmas with two issues published so far. It is run by a group of Year 6 pupils alongside...
Although complaints about on-street parking charges in Harpenden have dominated headlines in the past months, retailers in St Albans city centre are also unhappy with recent changes. Just like in Harpenden, a new pay structure has been imposed in Victoria Street and Lattimore Road, offering one 30-minutes free period a day,...
Damian Gaskin looks at the reality behind the county council’s road safety petitions. If democracy involves jumping through hoops, Hertfordshire County Council has turned it into an Olympic sport. A recent meeting, chaired with questionable enthusiasm by Cllr Phil Bibby, laid bare the tangled process residents face when campaigning for safer...
A newly-formed school drama company has brought down the house after winning a major youth drama festival with the first performance of their new play. Launched in December 2024, The Marlborough Science Academy’s Drama Company is made up of students across Years 7-13 who have successfully auditioned to take part. Their one-act...
The leader of SADC's Greens and Independents group has accused fellow councillors of failing to stand up and be counted in opposition to local government reform. Cllr Simon Grover was speaking after all 11 Herts councils - together with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) - announced a...
City centre pub the Alban’s Well may have become the first casualty of the Government’s onslaught of National Insurance, minimum wage and business rate increases. The Young’s pub first opened its doors on the site of the old BHS department store in April 2021, but will be calling last orders for...
A community group championing Verulamium Park has been resurrected to champion the city's treasured green space. The Friends of Verulamium Park group has been formed to give a voice to all park users, working to enhance its wildlife, natural beauty, and archaeological significance while ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for...
The Hatch empire continues to grow with the much-awaited opening of their third venture. Chris Evans and his team have taken over the café at Smallford Farm Shop, with a soft launch taking place yesterday (Wednesday). The news that the popular eatery was moving into the space was officially announced by the...
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