A major police crackdown on violent crime and anti-social behaviour in St Albans city centre has seen offences fall by 11 per cent. Fourteen people were arrested, 13 stop searches were carried out and two knives were recovered as part of Operation Hotspot. The new Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards identified...
A familiar face at the entrance of the Alban Arena, Mohammad "Mick" Chaudry, is celebrating an extraordinary 50 years of dedicated service to the venue. Mick, now 76, began his journey in 1974 when the venue was still known as City Hall. Over the past five decades, he has become an integral...
This weekend St Albans joins in the largest festival of history and culture in England - the free Heritage Open Days, writes Mia Jimenez. This event celebrates attractions which are rich in culture and historic significance, and offer a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and appreciate the heritage of our...
Delays to the completion of Jubilee Square have contributed to a half-a-million pounds shortfall in council finances. This week’s meeting of the public realm committee included a report on SADC’s financial position and consequential impact on plans for the financial year 2024/2025. It stated: “In setting the budget for 2024/25 the council...
Days after the premature appearance of a Christmas tree in Market Place, filming has been taking place for supermarket giant Tesco's festive advert. The Boot pub has been transformed into The Gingerbread Arms, complete with fake snow and gingerbread boardings, while cherry pickers have been installed outside the entrance to Christopher...
Walkers who use the boardwalk over the Sopwell Ruins wet woodland will have to find an alternative route for four weeks from Monday. An SADC contractor will be dismantling and removing the damaged boardwalk and building a replacement in the same position. The current wooden structure is known as 'Fenny's Boardwalk' after...
Canine companions packed out the city centre on Sunday for the second annual St Albans Dog Day. Despite the odd downpour, the event was a huge success, with various activities for dogs and their human owners taking place. Christopher Place Shopping Centre was the hub of interactive events, including free dog training...
The hospitality industry is reeling from the news that smoking may be banned from pub gardens and outdoor restaurants. With the impact of the pandemic still being felt by many businesses, the news that the Government is looking at tougher restrictions on outdoor smoking has been seen as another blow to...
It seems that barely a week goes by before St Albans features in another clickbait-friendly poll - but the latest really takes the cream.. According to digital PR agency Tank, the city is the most affordable coffee location in the UK, with a flat white setting locals back £3.60 – meaning...
A fruit and veg trader from St Albans Charter Market has had more than 20 thousand likes after a performance of her singing went viral. Brooke Tyler, who works on the family stall, was encouraged to sing by Hayley Chart, a professional street singer who once appeared on TV's The Voice. Hayley...
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