As the dust starts to settle on the vast number of sites proposed for St Albans' draft Local Plan, stunned community leaders have hit back at the scale of the developments and what they will mean for the district. Members of SADC's planning policy and climate committee moved the district's blueprint...
Proposals to prevent pollution outside St Albans schools have been blocked for fear of starting "a war on motorists". The plans were announced by Liberal Democrats on Herts county council in a bid to cut air pollution that particularly affects children arriving at or leaving schools across Hertfordshire, including in the...
For decades, the Church of England has faced two main challenges: incorporating homosexuality and the ordination of women. Given the progressive nature of St Albans Cathedral in response to both of these issues, we wanted to hear about the lived experience of a new female recruit. The Rev’d Vanessa Jefferson has...
We’ll start with the apology now. This week we’re talking sunshine – long sunny days, glare, driving into evening sun, holidays, getting out and about in the summer. If (when) the weather warnings come, we’re sorry. You really should be protecting your eyes from the sun just as much as you...
In this edition of Wine Times, Penny Edwards, manager of Cellar Door Wines on London Road and Hatfield House has helped me embark on a friendly exploration of Italian red wines, as we pit Central Italy against Southern Italy in a battle between Marche and Puglia. Central Italy, renowned for its...
A former Liberal Democrat councillor for Sopwell Ward in St Albans has been jailed for sexual offences with a six-year-old child. Shakir Rahman, 46, of Creighton Avenue, St Albans, was convicted of the rape of a child under 13 years old and subsequently sentenced to eight years nine months in prison...
Two late goals saw the Saints suffer defeat in their pre-season opener. Cambridge dominated the opening phase and took the lead early on, as Harrison Dunk was able to connect with a dangerous cross to flick the ball past Johnson. They soon looked to add a second with Jack Lankester cutting inside...
Social media rumours about the permanent closure of St Albans blood clinic have been dismissed by health bosses. The walk-in service, at St Albans City Hospital, is currently attended by nearly 10,000 people a month, with huge pressure on car parking at the site. Posts on local Facebook posts have suggested the...
A month of roadworks will be underway in a major route through St Albans from next week. As part of efforts by Affinity Water to improve their pipes in the local area work will be taking place from July 24 to August 25 to reinforce existing pipes along Sandpit Lane near...
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