Increases in car parking tariffs and parking permits, the introduction of on-street parking charges in areas where it used to be free, the imposition of Controlled Parking Zones across the city, unwanted yellow lines preventing residents from receiving visitors or tradespeople… Added together and it would not be unfair to assume...
The annual Rennie Grove Peace Question of Sport fundraising dinner has once again scored a huge success after raising a staggering £100,000. The evening welcomed 247 corporate supporters of the charity at Sopwell House for a sports quiz hosted by broadcaster Geoff Shreeves and won by a team from Sherrards in...
St Albans musician Tommy Waterhart has thanked local residents and businesses for their overwhelming support for Electric Umbrella's semi-final performance on Britain's Got Talent. The rock group – which actively welcomes people with neurodivergence or disabilities – gained a runners-up place for their song 'Try Smiling', which won over the judges...
The inaugural St Albans Spring Festival is expected to attract thousands of people to the city centre on Sunday to highlight the district's hospitality businesses. Among the attractions will be live music, arts and crafts, street theatre and dozens of stalls selling takeaway food, drink and other produce. There will also...
It was a fantastic return performance for Electric Umbrella when they took to the stage for the Britain's Got Talent semis - but unfortunately not enough to get them through to the finals. The rock group – which actively welcomes people with neurodivergence or disabilities – had performed an original song...
With the second of four #Sustfest ‘seasons’ just around the corner, the Ember Eco Awards have returned for a third year. The accolades were created by resident and environmentalist, Lee Wood, to champion the ongoing endeavours of local nature and sustainability initiatives. “We are fortunate to have people who give their time,...
BBC London TV have been filming at St Albans Cathedral today and will be covering the story of the Peregrine falcons' new eggs on tonight’s news programme at 6.30pm. The pair of birds have laid a second clutch of eggs following an incident in which their first eggs of the breeding...
There’s a happy ending to the tale of a beloved family dog who faced a grim future after suffering from various prolapsed discs. Benji is owned by single mum Chantelle Nassari, who was the accessibility coordinator on Hollywood blockbuster Wicked. Chantelle and her family first encountered street dog Benji when they were...
You might not be able to use coins and notes for on-street car parking in Harpenden and St Albans city centre, but new options have been introduced to allow cash payments in nearby shops. The measure has been introduced to help people who struggle with digital payment methods, including the PayByPhone...
Walkers using the River Ver trail between Cottonmill Lane and Sopwell Mill open space cannot fail to have noticed how it had eroded away and collapsed into the river. Using funding from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund, SADC launched a £18,000 project to restore the crumbling path, including removing the...
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.
