Social media rumours suggesting St Albans city centre is in lockdown following a knife attack are completely false. The Daily Express even posted a story suggesting residents had reported seeing "police everywhere" following the incident, with offices shut and nobody allowed in and out following a stabbing near CEX in French...
An outspoken local activist and campaigner for the preservation of the Alban Arena forced the authorities to take notice after civic crockery was dumped in a skip. David Kaloczi spotted the plates, which were specialist St Albans-crested porcelain used for the large banquets which used to take place in the City...
Have you made the effort to look up? Earlier this year, the St Albans Times examined some of the remarkable architectural features visible in our street-scene above the immediate eyeline, many of which reflect on the rich history of our city and district. This article proved so popular that we will...
The balloons have burst, the buffet has been cleared away, and the dignitaries have dispersed. But a month after the official launch of city centre showpiece Jubilee Square, the long game has only just begun, as the district council has many years ahead before it finishes paying for the development. Although...
They were one of television’s greatest double acts, but who was the man responsible for photographing Morecambe and Wise in and around the St Albans district? Press photographer Tony “Greg” Gregory entered the profession by chance after spending three days snapping pictures of a major train disaster at Harrow and Wealdstone...
As the Company of Ten heads towards its 90th anniversary season, there has been a major project underway at the Abbey Theatre - a revamp of its extensive wardrobe department. Since the beginning of July more than 50 members of The Company of Ten have been moving costumes out of the...
So much has changed since Daisy Cooper was first elected MP for St Albans, winning the seat from long-standing Tory incumbent Anne Main with a 6,273 majority and becoming the first Liberal (Democrat) to hold the constituency since 1904. Earlier this year she successfully held onto St Albans with an increased...
Hopes that the closed footpath from St Michael’s village into Verulamium Park would be re-opening soon have been dashed by SADC. The route from St Michael’s Street into Bell Meadow was shut for safety reasons back in May, after the footpath became slippery due to flooding from the River Ver, although...
GCSE results day was a celebration of five years of hard work, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence by students, staff, and the entire community at Nicholas Breakspear School. Olivia O’Keefe, who achieved eight 9s and three 8s, said: "I'm overjoyed with my results, and I'm deeply grateful to the...
St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS) students are celebrating excellent GCSE results today. Acting head of STAHS Senior, Drew Thomson-Jones said: "We are hugely proud of our Year 11 students and their many successes. Our students have worked hard to achieve their very best outcomes, and we are delighted to...
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