Local artist Donna Borg says she is frequently inspired by St Albans and its community, and that is certainly reflected in her work, which includes her interpretations of the city and its environs. You can see more of her paintings at a free exhibition taking place at the Abbey Theatre between...
James Cameron visits the rebranded Nawab to find out what has changed apart from the name...
One of our most popular collections of frames at EYES on St Albans are those ‘really brightly coloured ones’ that you see as you walk past the shop. We sat down with Jez to find out a bit more about them...
Many of us use them without thought when we visit the city centre, a network of passages running between Chequer Street, Market Place and French Row, often seen as little more than shortcuts or somewhere to store the bins. But a new initiative aims to celebrate the heritage of St Albans’...
Campaigners are demanding answers from rail bosses about the extent of tree felling proposals. Residents from Lancaster Road and Gurney Court Road are angry at plans to remove many of the trees behind their gardens – including sycamore and ash – which are home to bat roosts, badger setts and nesting...
Deborah Heath is back at the Roman Theatre Festival for The Pantaloons’ take on the Bard’s classic...
Controversial road closures in St Albans city centre are coming to an end in some streets - as predicted by the St Albans Times last week. Under new plans announced by Herts county council, High Street will reopen to traffic as normal, with the gates remaining in place to enable quick...
We spoke to soap opera legend Dame Joan Collins ahead of her 'Behind the Shoulder Pads' tour - coming to the Alban Arena on October 9. To coincide with the release of her much-anticipated memoir 'Behind the Shoulder Pads', global superstar Dame Joan Collins is embarking on a new tour giving...
Coffee made from mushrooms which won backing on TV's Dragons Den, and essential oils featured in Tatler and Vogue are both being officially stocked by a St Albans therapists. Nadya Giffen Therapies in The Quadrant, Marshalswick, are now selling London Nootropics and Lock & Latch. Established in March 2020, London Nootropics offers...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This time: St Albans Action for Homeless community action worker and social media doyenne Sharon Linney. Where do you walk when you want to think? When I need to reflect or ponder...
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