Did you know that St Albans boasts a successful cycle racing team which has enjoyed triumphs at national and international levels? Formed in December 2016, Verulam Cycle Club’s racing team provides the infrastructure and team support to nurture and grow talented riders. It is now considered one of the best racing...
A multi-million pound High-Performance Centre designed for elite athletes to train has officially opened at Oaklands College. The centre, which reflects an investment of £7.5m and took 11 months to build, features a cutting-edge studio, a fully equipped gym with advanced fitness technology, and upgraded changing rooms designed to meet the...
Questions still remain over the closure of St Peter's Street pub Alban's Well despite a statement from brewery Young's. The pub first opened its doors on the site of the old BHS department store in April 2021, but will be calling last orders for the final time today. In a statement provided...
Two years after French bistro Café Rouge closed its operation on Holywell Hill, a new tenant is taking over the Grade II listed building which was once Samuel Ryder's seed hall. Moka Dining, which offers contemporary Asian cuisine inspired by state banquets from India's rich history, already has a restaurant in...
Although complaints about on-street parking charges in Harpenden have dominated headlines in the past months, retailers in St Albans city centre are also unhappy with recent changes. Just like in Harpenden, a new pay structure has been imposed in Victoria Street and Lattimore Road, offering one 30-minutes free period a day,...
A newly-formed school drama company has brought down the house after winning a major youth drama festival with the first performance of their new play. Launched in December 2024, The Marlborough Science Academy’s Drama Company is made up of students across Years 7-13 who have successfully auditioned to take part. Their one-act...
A community group championing Verulamium Park has been resurrected to champion the city's treasured green space. The Friends of Verulamium Park group has been formed to give a voice to all park users, working to enhance its wildlife, natural beauty, and archaeological significance while ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for...
The Hatch empire continues to grow with the much-awaited opening of their third venture. Chris Evans and his team have taken over the café at Smallford Farm Shop, with a soft launch taking place yesterday (Wednesday). The news that the popular eatery was moving into the space was officially announced by the...
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has invited her fellow Parliamentarians to come to the city and sample its historic Alban Bun. The Alban Bun has been a key feature of Easter celebrations at St Albans Cathedral for 700 years but has only just had what is believed to be its first...
An inaugural International Women’s Day event at St Columba’s College focused on the theme of ‘accelerating action’. The event featured St Albans MP Daisy Cooper, owner of the award-winning Dressing Room boutique Deryane Tadd, head of fundraising at cancer charity Look Good Feel Better Nicola Ellul, Kendalls Florist owner Louise Wilkes...
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