One of the less-publicised remits of the St Albans Times is the preservation of artefacts reflecting the history of local journalism in the district. Apart from our vast photo archives, kindly donated by the widow of snapper Tony “Greg” Gregory, we’re also in position of various back issues of the Herts...
A-level student Lucy Holbrook explains why she has taken to scaling the climbing walls at Westminster Lodge...
Something very special has been happening upon our holy hill in St Albans! As the sun rises and the city awakens, committed young individuals have been hurriedly making their way towards the open doors of the Cathedral, eager to start their pre-school day in a purposeful way. For five days a week,...
James Cameron is back at The Horn, but this time he’s reviewing the food, not the music...
A massive children’s indoor play event proposed to take place in Clarence Park throughout the Easter holidays will not be happening. The project, by a company called Overplay, suggested they could occupy the grassed area between the bandstand and Verdi’s for 28 days, opening from 9am to 6pm in a 12m...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, shares her tips for the perfect roast chicken...
Councillors have narrowly approved controversial plans for 550 new homes in north-west Harpenden. Members of SADC's development management committee voted 5-4 in favour of giving on the green light to the proposals by Legal & General to build on land adjacent to Thrales End Lane, Cooters End Lane and Ambrose Lane,...
Flexible workspace operator Co-Space is set to occupy approximately 28,000 sq.ft. of new workspace in city centre showpiece development Jubilee Square, becoming the site's first major commercial tenant. The 20-year partnership agreement sees the flexible work operator join forces with landlord SADC, who spearheaded the development, and occupy Eleanor Ormerod House, one...
What more can they take away from us? Laura Bill is incensed by the disappearance of many things we previously took for granted...
Parking attendants were out in droves to take advantage of Monday’s introduction of the much-derided on-street parking charges in Harpenden town centre. With the exception of the first half hour, it is no longer free to park despite arguments put forward by retailers, residents and town councillors calling on SADC not...
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