The publication of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill on January 27 has sparked significant discussions. The Government unveiled its proposals to make commonhold the default tenure for flats and multi-unit developments, with a clear aim to phase out the leasehold system. This move forms part of the broader leasehold...
This month Ruth writes about the “almosts” and how hard it can be to leave them behind. How do you know when you are ready to leave behind something you love? A few weeks ago, I resigned from the job that has shaped the last decade of my life, a sentence which...
A team of nine councillors will be responsible for the overall direction of St Albans district council during the remainder of its existence. Subject to a vote of the whole council, the new leadership team is ready to drive forward the Lib Dem administration's planned delivery of major improvement projects throughout...
St Albans' The Mermaid pub has been named CAMRA’s East Central Regional Cider and Perry Pub of the Year - ranking it among the top 16 pubs in the entire country for real cider and perry. This huge achievement was celebrated on Saturday when the award was presented at their annual...
A new era had arrived. The Elizabethan era. All right, it’s unlikely that a local Teddy Boy sauntering along the bustling streets of St Albans, pausing to admire his slicked back hair in shop windows, would have regarded himself as a New Elizabethan. Nevertheless, that’s what he was. Elizabeth II had...
A special evening at The Hub in Verulam Road highlighted the power of storytelling through photography and music, bringing together people connected by creativity, curiosity, and shared experiences. Ben Lowe, creative director and founder of Immersions May Vary, hosts the In The Frame series, bespoke, fan-focused live events and intimate storytelling...
A St Albans runner with Downs Syndrome has made history as the youngest woman in her category to ever complete a marathon. Charlotte Laitner, 26, competed in the 2026 London Marathon, securing a Guinness World Record as the youngest female in her learning disability category to finish the iconic 26.2-mile course. “I...
Green Party representative Cllr Matt Fisher, district councillor for Clarence ward, is set to become the next Mayor of St Albans City and District. Matt, who is also the county councillor for St Albans Central, is a Keep Britain Tidy ambassador who runs his own photography business and formerly served in...
Garden Fields Cricket Club - better known as the Men of Fields (MOF) - are undertaking their sixth 100km walk along the Northumberland Coastal Path for three days in June as part of their latest fundraising efforts - having already raised in excess of £200K over the last 10 years. The...
There’s something very satisfying about discovering something before everyone else does – and in a world that’s moving as fast as ours is, it’s a rare treat. To have something brought to your door to launch as a world first… that’s golden ticket stuff. And now, tucked away (we were going to...
Contribute
You can help keep quality local journalism alive by making a one-off donation or set up a regular direct debit. Any contributions will help ensure the long-term future of the St Albans Times.
