Ye Olde Fighting Cocks will throw open its doors for a free Summer Festival on Saturday, August 2, from 12 noon ‘til late. For the third year, the pub will be holding a day-long celebration of live music, great food, and good vibes Two outdoor stages will host a stellar lineup of...
Thousands of people took a trip back into time to explore what archaeological secrets might be concealed under the Rose and Crown pub in St Michael’s village. The pub is currently being re-developed and as part of the planning process members of the St Albans Museums Archaeology team had a rare...
Fancy a trip to the beach in landlocked Hertfordshire? Look no further than Willows Activity Farm this summer...
Five years before he wowed audiences at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, St Albans’ tennis star Oliver Tarvet was already showing his flair for the game at The Marlborough Science Academy. This summer, the 21-year-old became the first British man since 2017 to come through the qualifying rounds at Wimbledon and earn...
Babybird are bringing the iconic You're Gorgeous and other '90s indie gold to this year's Pub in the Park in St Albans. Otherwise known as Stephen Jones, Babybird has had an impressive nine top 10 hits and a recent track in the hit movie Saltburn. Running in Verulamium Park from September 5-7,...
Summertime, and the thieving is easy… Open windows, unlocked cars, spare keys in reach of cloning devices, and a general lack of security are combining to create prime targets for burglars operating across the district. But Temporary Detective Inspector Solomon Beere is determined to use his brief tenure in charge of St...
It’s the highlight of the calendar for residents of Cottonmill and Sopwell, and this year’s annual Gathering was the biggest ever. Hundreds of people braved soaring temperatures to descend upon Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre on Sunday to enjoy a wealth of family-friendly activities, stalls and refreshments. Highlights included a 70ft inflatable...
The biggest redevelopment of Christopher Place shopping centre since it opened its doors in the 1980s is close to completion. Behind inauspicious hoardings telling the history of the site and the centre can be found another milestone, the complete transformation of the former French Connection store and defunct snooker bar into...
Avengers assemble! Turn on the Batsignal and get your Spidey sense tingling! The Great St Albans Challenge is back for a superpowered sequel, taking place on Sunday October 12 in the heart of the metropolis. This GPS-powered treasure hunt is your chance to channel your inner superhero with teams swooping through...
The MPs for St Albans and Harpenden have condemned rumours that the Labour Government could scrap vital support for the county's pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).12,920 children in Hertfordshire who have EHCPs (Education, Health and Care plans) are at risk of losing support, as it’s rumoured it...
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