What does it take to make St Albans’ pantomime an annual hit? Laura Bill speaks to Paul Hendy, of Evolution Productions, about the behind-the-scenes process which takes place every year...
An outspoken local activist and campaigner for the preservation of the Alban Arena forced the authorities to take notice after civic crockery was dumped in a skip. David Kaloczi spotted the plates, which were specialist St Albans-crested porcelain used for the large banquets which used to take place in the City...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, shares the tastes she has savoured this summer. I have had a summer of being utterly spoilt food-wise. In my last column, I talked about the delicious fare I ate in Tuscany while on tour with my choir. My usual fortnightly...
Have you made the effort to look up? Earlier this year, the St Albans Times examined some of the remarkable architectural features visible in our street-scene above the immediate eyeline, many of which reflect on the rich history of our city and district. This article proved so popular that we will...
To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, and in the wake of SADC leader Paul de Kort’s recent interview with this publication, local Conservatives have rebutted comments about the financial woes of the Liberal Democrat administration. St Albans Liberal Democrats demonstrate that they follow in their party’s time-honoured...
Former teacher, now journalist, Laura Bill reflects on the new school year preparations taking place this week...
Twenty tonnes of potatoes are ready to harvest at Willows Activity Farm this autumn. The Potato Shindig encourages visitors to get digging at the farm until Sunday September 29, and every paying child can take a bucket of freshly-dug spuds home with them. Lyssa Elster, chief executive at Willows said: “Our team...
The winners of the St Albans unsigned talent music competition say playing at next week's Pub in the Park is a dream come true. Music talent agency Headliner offered up-and-coming artists the chance to perform on the main stage in Verulamium Park next weekend, with a fiercely fought contest at St...
It’s become a British institution. What better way to start a lazy weekend than sticking on Saturday Kitchen after breakfast, watching Matt Tebbutt banter with celebrity guests while whipping up a culinary feast ahead of the latest omelette challenge. With the show off-air over the summer, Matt has been taking a...
The balloons have burst, the buffet has been cleared away, and the dignitaries have dispersed. But a month after the official launch of city centre showpiece Jubilee Square, the long game has only just begun, as the district council has many years ahead before it finishes paying for the development. Although...
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