Almost 50 women from Soroptimist women's groups across the London Chilterns Region gathered in Redbourn Parish Centre for their summer conference, hosted by the St Albans and District Soroptimist Club. Regional President Kate Belinis’ theme for 2024/25 is ‘Impactful Women’ and the event also marked World Environment Day with the 2025...
It’s time to challenge the hidden prejudices which lurk beneath the surface of St Albans society. Anisha Kashim explains why we shouldn’t stay silent about racism. Earlier this year, I published an article in this paper entitled ‘From open hatred to hidden prejudice’, where I explored the lived experiences of Bangladeshi...
A new initiative aims to highlight the fascinating history behind some of St Albans’ most interesting buildings. The St Albans and District Heritage window stickers campaign kicks off in George Street on Saturday (June 21) at 12.30pm and forms part of the Alban Day celebrations. Window stickers similar to the city’s Blue...
Jubilee Square, SADC’s flagship city centre development, was officially opened on July 31, six years since work first began on the site of the old police station and NHS facility on Victoria Street. The council sold all 93 residential properties to Watford Community Housing, with 33 for social rent and the...
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with sexual offences following an operation by paedophile hunters. A team from online child protection organisation Cobra Hunters stopped the man in Waxhouse Gate, close to St Albans Cathedral, yesterday evening. They peacefully kept him at the scene while awaiting the arrival of police...
St Albans is set to welcome a quietly powerful and deeply personal exhibition exploring how personal experiences of loss can open up space for communal healing, empathy and connection. Created by local artist Natalia Millman and supported by Arts Council England in partnership with Cruse, Letters to Forever will be on...
The opening of the 11th annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival was a resounding success, with a VIP night officially launching the season. Guests enjoyed a powerful and gritty performance of Les Misérables directed by Jonathan Holloway in the stunning historic setting of the Roman Theatre. Supporters included Tim Boatswain, a long-time advocate for cultural heritage and...
The family of one of St Albans' most famous residents joined local MP Daisy Cooper in Parliament to listen to a debate on "Philomena's Law". MPs were contemplating a change in the law which would exclude compensation given to survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes from assessments of their eligibility...
Every two years, St Albans plays host to exhilarating music and inspirational performers from across the world, when the city welcomes the International Organ Festival. This summer - from July 7-19 - sees the 33rd of these events to take place, with highlights including the much-anticipated return of Three Choirs, Beethoven’s...
Local dance education specialist Sasha Brooke-Williams - aka ‘The Movement Teacher’ - is bringing together aspiring performers, parents, and industry professionals for a new event aimed at demystifying careers in the performing arts. The Next Step is an evening designed to help young people navigate the many routes into professional training...
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