St Albans

Commuters and other rail passengers are being reminded that there will be no Thameslink trains between Harpenden and London from Saturday December 21 to Sunday December 29 Rail tracks will be closed between London St Pancras and Harpenden for nine consecutive days, with no Thameslink trains south of Harpenden, and no...

Two hundred and twenty students from 11 secondary schools across the St Albans area participated in the annual Rotary Technology Tournament. The challenge for all 55 teams was to design and construct a vehicle capable of removing debris from a pipe then to demonstrate its implementation – all within a strict...

A new community group set up to consider the implications of artificial intelligence is going from strength to strength. St Albans AI and Automation Forum held its second meeting at The Peahen this week, with 30 people from a wide range of backgrounds joining to discuss where AI will be in...

Pupils from St Albans School got into the festive spirit at their annual Christmas party for the elderly. Afternoon tea and entertainment was enjoyed by 75 senior citizens from six local care homes and some nearby luncheon clubs, thanks to the School’s Partnership and Community Link Programme, which has been running...

A new initiative aims to preserve and enhance the legacy of Oaklands College by exploring, documenting, and sharing its history. Through careful research and the digitisation of its archives, the Oaklands Heritage Project aims to create a lasting resource, opening doors for future generations to engage with and study the college’s...

The school hall at Loreto College was transformed into a sleek and stylish media zone - complete with plasma screens, director's chairs, giant mics and a foam rugby ball - as the BBC Careers Bitesize Tour visited the school. This interactive event has been visiting more than 110,000 secondary school students...

A new survey by members of St Albans & District Shopmobility has produced a list of recommended shops and premises for mobility scooter andwheelchair users. Survey questions were based on what members need to know should they wish to visit a pub, café, shop, restaurant or other premises in St Albans. Key...

A 19-year-old student has been sentenced to three years and six months imprisonment for stabbing two teenagers in St Albans last year. Kierson Murray, of Link Walk in Hatfield, appeared at St Albans Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday December 3, after being found guilty at a trial. Murray faced charges of...

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