Love Letters is an intimate, poignant two-character drama by playwright A. R. Gurney, whose clear instructions are that the play is written to be read and no direct interaction should take place between the actors, offering a unique audience experience. As the characters reveal their correspondence, the audience witnesses the evolution...
St Albans-based legal firm Sherrards held its annual summer party at The Hub in Verulam Road recently. The event was attended by representatives from numerous local businesses and organisations, including St Albans District Chamber of Commerce, the St Albans Times, Red Door Recruitment and Christopher Place Shopping Centre. Bunkum Rum provided welcome...
St Albans Rugby Club is actively recruiting ambitious players for the next season in a bid to strengthen its ranks. The club, which is located at Boggymead Springs, Oaklands Lane, Smallford, is seeking new talent for 1st, 2nd XV and Vets rugby (over 35). Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings...
Laura Bill has had enough. and she’s not afraid to tell us why. If you’re looking for a day-brightener that will put a double-espresso type spring in your step then I’m sorry to disappoint you but…you might want to turn away now…(That isn’t a tip I learnt at Press Association, in...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Jack Brooks, who at the age of 72 is set to achieve an incredible personal record by running his 600th marathon on June 22, raising funds for Rennie...
Environmentalists were surprised to discover a remarkable find amidst an unmowed stretch of grassland in Camlet Way, St Michael’s Village. Green councillor and campaigner Juliet Voisey explained: “As I was walking past the grassy bank by the Memorial Hall on Branch Road, I noticed an unusual plant hiding in the long...
This month our local wine merchant, Cellar Door Wines, along with 14 other independent wine retailers, are putting the spotlight on Portugal (#JuneIsForIndies). The wines of Portugal stand out for their wealth of grape varieties and diversity of terroirs, combined with the ancient wisdom and knowledge of its people. With more than...
Bands and solo artists from across the district are in with a chance of performing at food and music festival Pub in the Park when it returns to St Albans in September. A joint competition with music media, events and management company Headliner is offering up-and-coming talent the chance to perform...
When Rishi Sunak announced the date for the long-awaited General Election last month, the St Albans candidate for Reform UK swiftly announced he was standing down. John Dowdle told supporters he had always been clear that if someone else were to come along who would want to take on the role...
Alban Day - a one-day celebration incorporating both the Alban Pilgrimage and Alban Street Festival - is expected to attract thousands of people to the city centre this Saturday. The annual Pilgrimage – which is organised by St Albans Cathedral - tells the story of Alban, Britain's first Christian martyr, using...
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