Highways bosses at County Hall have done nothing to tackle dangerously worn road markings at London Colney roundabout almost a year after they were first reported. Local resident Gary Broadbent told HCC on August 2 2023: “The lane markings lines on the London Colney Roundabout have been almost invisible for a...
Two business at Colney Fields Shopping Park have teamed up to host a charity virtual bike ride from their stores to Great Ormond Street hospital. Specsavers and Pure Gym have set out to raise money for CDG UK, a national charity supporting those affected by Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation. CDG is a...
There will be no U-turn over controversial plans to eliminate free parking bays across the district, the new leader of SADC has confirmed. Free car parks in Redbourn, Park Street and London Colney, and one and two hour bays across Harpenden town centre will all incur charges later this year. Although the...
A remarkable range of guests and volunteers came together to mark the 50th anniversary of the de Havilland Aircraft Museum’s supporters’ society. The mezzanine of the Geoffrey de Havilland hangar was filled to capacity, and especially welcome were those who were at its founding meeting on Cup Final Day in May...
Shoppers visiting the Sainsbury’s store at Colney Fields helped raise more than £3,000 for Parkinson’s UK. Staff member Tarina Cooper was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 40 four years ago, and wanted to give something back in thanks for the huge amount of support she has received from...
The backlash against SADC’s proposed removal of free car parking across the district has resulted in further condemnation from businesses. The budget-saving exercise is part of a wider review of on-street car parking taking place over the coming months, and could mean the end of one and two hour free parking...
Churches across St Albans, Harpenden and the district around will be celebrating the birth of Jesus, the new-born king, in services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Here the St Albans Times publishes a round-up of many of those services, showing the range of celebrations on offer – from midnight Mass...
A grassroots youth football club is on the hunt for sponsorship from local businesses. London Colney YFC has 16 teams across all age groups from U7s to U18s, who compete in both the Watford Friendly League and the Herts County Cup. It is both FA and Herts FA accredited. The club, which...
Remembrance Day parades and services are taking place across the district on Sunday. Mayor Cllr Anthony Rowlands will lead the St Albans event alongside leaders of the major faiths. A parade through the city centre will take place at 10.30am with representatives of the Royal British Legion, air, sea and army cadets,...
A London Colney property linked to prostitution, suspected drug activity and anti-social behaviour has been sealed shut for three months.The property, a flat in High Street owned by the district council, now has a full Closure Order, which was granted at St Albans Magistrates Court on Thursday under the Anti-Social...
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