Tangible evidence of the forges which used to line Blacksmith’s Lane in St Michael’s village have been uncovered during an archaeological dig at a historic pub. A team from DRP Archaeology, Minerva Archaeology and Verulamium Museum are back at the Rose and Crown to excavate the site ahead of the pub’s...
Oaklands College's ever-popular lambing weekend returns to the Smallford campus at the start of May. The annual event on May 9-10 features the chance to meet newborn lambs, explore the college farm and zoo, and enjoy a packed programme of family fun. This year’s headline attraction will see children’s favourites Bluey and...
I’m still subjecting myself to intense pulses of electricity coursing through my body on a weekly basis. Yes, it’s shocking, ha ha! Admittedly, it’s been a while since I checked in about my progress under the Bodystreet programme, but my dedication to the experiment has not diminished in the four months...
The pub might be old, but the menu is new, as Matt Adams discovers...
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has visited homelessness charity Emmaus Hertfordshire’s new store in St Albans to celebrate their return to the city. The store, which opened in January at 1 Lockey House in the former Virgin Bank premises, is now also home to a new eBay hub which launched with...
A former pupil has been appointed as the new headteacher of Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - succeeding Declan Linnane in the role. Andrew Dunne, who once walked the school’s corridors as a student, will be taking up the position at the start of the autumn term on September 1. Currently headteacher at...
The St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards return for 2026, celebrating the incredible businesses, teams and individuals who make the city such a vibrant place to shop, dine and visit. The awards are brought to you by The Maltings Shopping Centre and the St Albans Times, recognising the very best...
Is St Albans seeing a shift in the balance of power as residents grow increasingly dissatisfied with both local and national politics? In last May’s county council elections, Reform UK came second in the divisions of St Albans East, North and South and St Stephen’s, beating the Conservatives in each area. Elsewhere...
Parents today are navigating a fast-moving digital world, facing rising pressures on young people, and an ever-changing landscape of future pathways. Locally, St Columba’s College aims to not only understands these pressures but actively support families through them, something which is promoted by deputy head Katie Marson. Speaking to her this week...
A critically acclaimed school drama company has brought down the house again after winning a major youth drama festival for the second year running. Launched in December 2024, The Marlborough Science Academy’s Drama Company is made up of students across Years 8-13 who have successfully auditioned to take part in school...
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