After taking the sting out of the Hornets and then getting a creditable away draw in an eight-goal thriller against Real Bedford, it’s the spicy challenge of local rivals Hemel Hempstead up next for St Albans City, writes Jess Unwin. The derby match with the Tudors this coming Saturday at Clarence...
A 68-year-old Redbourn golfer has surprised herself by winning not only the 2026 England Deaf Golf Senior Women's Championship but also the 2026 Women's Scratch Championship too. Karen Ellam, who previously had a golf handicap of five but now plays off 10, was unaware of England deaf golf and its nationwide...
Thirty-five-year-old journeyman striker Inih Effiong is the ninth confirmed addition to the Saints squad for the upcoming new season. Effiong returns to Clarence Park after starting his career with St Albans City at the tender age 17 when the then manager Steve Castle gave him his first chance. After scoring 15 goals in...
Saints fans will get a chance to see their new-look City team, featuring a number of new signings, at the club's first pre-season friendly this Saturday, writes Jess Unwin. City travel away to take on Hanworth Villa in Hounslow, west London and the squad is likely to include the very latest...
Paul Davis Fencing Academy has again been recognised on the national stage after being named British Fencing Club of the Year at the 2024–25 British Fencing Community Awards. The award marks the fourth time the Academy has received the prestigious title, including three consecutive years which is a remarkable achievement among...
Great Britain's most successful male Winter Olympian of all time, Matt Weston, returned to Oaklands College this week to celebrate student success and inspire the next generation of athletes. The historic homecoming saw Matt receive a hero's welcome as he arrived at the college's Smallford campus in a vintage Beauford Open...
Two more players have put pen to paper to sign up for the cause of taking St Albans City FC to promotion in season 2026-27, writes Jess Unwin. The sixth new face to join the squad at Clarence Park is striker Mikey Faulkner, who was one of the Isthmian League North...
Runners of all ages and abilities are being urged to lace up their trainers and join a special celebration event this June, as the much-loved St Albans Summer Solstice 10K marks its 10th year. Taking place on Friday June 19, the popular evening race - which is organised by St Albans...
Women aged between 30 and 66 are improving their fitness, confidence and camaraderie as part of football training sessions taking place in London Colney and St Albans. Launched in September 2022, Empower Women’s Football is run by LeeAnna’s Wish CIC, a Black-led community organisation based in the Cottonmill and Sopwell area...
Three more new signings have been announced by St Albans City FC for the 2026-27 campaign, writes Jess Unwin. Zambian international Frankie Musonda is the third new close-season signing after Remi Sutton and Jake Gray. Musonda, 28, began his senior football journey at Luton Town, making 15 appearances for the Hatters, before playing on...
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