Canine companions packed out the city centre on Sunday for the second annual St Albans Dog Day. Despite the odd downpour, the event was a huge success, with various activities for dogs and their human owners taking place. Christopher Place Shopping Centre was the hub of interactive events, including free dog training...
After a summer of hits at the Roman Theatre Festival, Deborah Heath can’t hide her disappointment when a play misses the mark...
Fresh concerns have been raised about the viability of a major development to the north of St Albans. The proposals are for approximately 1,100 homes behind the Texaco garage on the Harpenden Road and stretching all the way to the railway line. The area is owned by a number of different...
The hospitality industry is reeling from the news that smoking may be banned from pub gardens and outdoor restaurants. With the impact of the pandemic still being felt by many businesses, the news that the Government is looking at tougher restrictions on outdoor smoking has been seen as another blow to...
The district council's announcement that it would be fast-tracking the Local Plan - the blueprint for future development in the district - might not seem a big deal to many parts of the community, but it is actually of vital importance to everybody living here in St Albans. Where thousands of...
The critically acclaimed New English Ballet Theatre will be making their local debut at the Alban Arena on October 1 with a magical mixed bill of dance. Baroque & Roll features a dynamic programme of neo-classical ballet, modern ballet, and contemporary dance – all in one evening - October 1 from...
The proposed acceleration of the Local Plan process has not gone down well with opposition councillors on the district council. Cllr Simon Grover, on behalf of the Greens and Independents group, said: “We are very concerned about the Lib Dems' decision to rush through the Plan process. Up till now, the...
The proposed introduction of charges for free car parks in Redbourn and London Colney has been quietly shelved by SADC – for now. Council leader Cllr Paul de Kort told the St Albans Times: “There is no current consultation planned for either of these two locations. They were referenced in the...
Stand and deliver! Deborah Heath discovers how Kitty Morgan has adapted the acclaimed poem for an OVO/Norwich Theatre production...
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