"For England and St George!" The story of our nation's patron saint and his gruelling battle with a firebreathing dragon was re-enacted at locations across the city centre on Boxing Day. The tradition of the St Albans Mummers dates back more than 50 years, when a group of friends made up...
The evacuation of St Albans Cathedral after candles set off a smoke alarm made national press in the run-up to Christmas. The drama occurred on Thursday evening during a traditional candlelit carols service, and saw more than 1,400 people evacuated from the building. Eye-witness Peter Cook revealed: "As every year each member...
Could we be entering the end game for the completion of Jubilee Square? That is the feeling at the Civic Centre according to SADC leader Chris White. He told the St Albans Times that the latest hold-up was a technical issue relating to the penthouses at the project. “There is more nervousness...
After the success of last year, the Marshalswick Elf returned to the streets again this year, running 5K every morning around the area from December 1 to December 24. Charity runner Anna Bassil was supporting St Albans Action for Homeless and the St Albans Community Pantry, raising awareness for their Reverse...
It’s the busiest time of the year for our local hostelries, but they have taken the time to stop what they’re doing and wish customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We would like to remind readers that the start of the New Year can a very quiet...
There are some spectacular shop window displays across the district this Christmas, and we wanted to recognise the huge amount of effort put in to making them so fun and festive. Our team of volunteer photographers have been out and about snapping shots of as many as possible to showcase...
James Cameron is at the Beta Band singer’s sell-out Horn gig...
Earlier this year, the eyes of the golfing world were firmly focused on St Albans as it hosted two prestigious international tournaments. The Centurion Club, on the Hemel Hempstead Road, welcomed the Aramco Team Series for the third year running, having hosted the LIV Golf League for the second year some...
Deborah Heath explores a remarkable interactive take on the Dickens classic at the Roman Theatre in Verulamium...
A record 8,000 people visited St Albans Cathedral for their bite-sized carol services, that took place on the hour every hour from 11am until 4pm. The sounds of The Big Choir, Just Sing, Viva Ladies Chorus, Classical Chorus, Parish Singers, Abbey Singers and Lay Clerks of the Cathedral Choir rung around...
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