Oaklands College has received a Good Ofsted rating for its residential accommodation - which provides term-time provision for 80 students on the St Albans campus. The accommodation is in the form of single bedrooms in the wings of a recently built residential building and is overseen by a qualified residential manager. The college...
One of the key platforms of the national Liberal Democrats was a pledge to deliver 380,000 homes per year, one thousand more than the Labour Government’s own target to tackle the deepening housing crisis. The party wants to take an instrumental role in shaping the Government’s housebuilding agenda, with a focus...
Is one of the city and district’s oldest institutions at risk of vanishing forever? The ceremonial role of Mayor of St Albans dates back more than 470 years, with 480 individuals holding the title during this time. But now the future of this historic position remains uncertain under new plans for local...
A rare yellow-browed warbler has been sighted wintering around Verulamium Lake in St Albans. Usually only one or two sightings of the bird take place in the autumn in Herts. Usually, at this time of year, the bird will have migrated from its breeding ground of Siberia to south-east Asia. The arrival...
St Albans Cathedral is auctioning a collection of furniture as part of a spring clean. These historic pieces are on display in the North Transept until Friday January 17 whilst being auctioned online through Humbert & Ellis Auctioneers. There is no reserve and 100 per cent of the bid price will...
In a stitch-perfect feat of community spirit, St Albans has knitted (and crocheted) its way into the Guinness World Records with the largest ever display of textile post box toppers - 102 in total! The world record event at the end of November saw a creative collaboration of crocheters, knitters, and...
An ancient tradition to ward off evil spirits and ensure a good crop of apples returned to Highfield Park at the weekend. Wassailing involves using pots, pans, drums and anything else that could raise an almighty din to scare away malevolent forces from the orchard. The word ‘Wassail’ is derived from the...
A teenage entrepreneur has opened an innovative new bakery in one of St Albans' most prestigious streets. Oliver Broxton, 18, who was born and bred in Chiswell Green, is the creative force behind Glaze, located at 19 George Street, in premises previously occupied by Thorns sweet shop and tobacconist. Alongside standard baked...
The Rt Rev Alan Smith, 10th Bishop of St Albans, has announced his retirement after more than 15 years in the role. In a statement, he said: "It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the Bishop of St Albans. However, next month I will be 68 and...
The Oaklands Wolves sports academy has unveiled a new dynamic identity, which it says embodies the spirit of its community. At the same time, it has announced a major partnership with KitKing, Nike’s teamwear partner for Great Britain and Ireland, which will see the Wolves wearing Nike kits. Deputy principal Claire Dolan...
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