From exploring hydrothermal vents in the depths of the ocean to running an acclaimed independent school in St Albans is not your typical career path, but then Amber Waite is far from your typical headteacher. Traces of her natural Texan accent can still be heard when she speaks, her office is...
A former soldier who spent 22 years with the Royal Engineers has taken on the role of chief operating officer for the St Albans Education Group (STAEG). Mike Lewis MBE joins the executive team of STAEG, which was established in 2024 following the merger of St Albans High School for Girls...
A consultation is underway into plans to install gym facilities at flagship city centre development Jubilee Square. The proposals are part of SADC's efforts to utilise the commercial space at the site, which was officially completed last summer. To date no businesses have moved into any of this space, although the council...
The grounds of Oaklands College's Smallford campus have become the third parkrun location in St Albans - with the first event taking place last Saturday. More than 250 runners, walkers and volunteers took park in the first 5K parkrun with the free community event set to take place every week going...
The construction of a new hospital on the site of Watford General Hospital is not expected to start until between 2032 to 2034. The new Labour Government has announced that the New Hospitals Programme, one of the flagship policies of their Tory predecessors, will now be substantially delayed. The annual report of...
A football project in St Albans is empowering women in incredible ways. Empower, held at Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre (playing pitch) and Cotlandswick in London Colney, aims to improve confidence and fitness as well as cultivate camaraderie and friendship and 112 women have taken part so far. The group for women...
To use a football analogy, any decision on the St Albans Local Plan are now firmly in the hands of the VAR, rather than SADC referees. In fact, council leader Cllr Paul de Kort is clear that whatever happens now won’t be politically motivated at all, at least during the examination...
ITV’s popular quiz show, The Chase, recently featured a St Albans blue plaque in a question to contestants. Host Bradley Walsh asked: “A blue plaque unveiled in 2022 in St Albans honoured the priest John Ball for his role in what historical event?” a) War of the Roses b) Magna Carta c) Peasants’ Revolt Both...
The chair of Highfield Park Trust has revealed how the charity has been pushed to its limits in trying to deal with three abandoned horses which have taken up residence in the park. Tim Abbott spoke exclusively to the St Albans Times about the situation, and what efforts are being made...
A St Albans man in recovery from addiction is running a marathon to help give something back to the place that means so much to him. James Telford is competing in this year’s Brighton Marathon in aid of addiction and 12-step based recovery service The Living Room, just off Hatfield Road. James...
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