Talented students from Oaklands College not only strutted their stuff on the catwalk at St Albans Cathedral, but also designed many of the outfits they wore. Sunday's Charitable Extravaganza Runway event was run in partnership with Cancer Research, with many of the clothes pre-loved items from the High Street store. The free show...
Disgruntled residents are calling for an end to months of disruption caused by the closure of a much-used public right of way. Neighbours living near Oaklands College’s Smallford campus are still waiting for the reopening of routes between Sandpit Lane and Hatfield Road which provide a vital link from the Alban...
Neighbours in a Fleetville street say traffic wardens are swooping on their vehicles up to five times a day but are failing to deal with dangerous parking outside a local school. Residents of Cavendish Road have reached the end of their tether following weeks of what they say is targeted activity...
Just hours before tickets go on sale for this year's St Albans Pub in the Park, the full list of participating chefs and restaurants has been confirmed. Pop queen Paloma Faith will be the Sunday headliner at the event, joining Tinie Tempah, Scouting for Girls and Olly Murs on the weekend...
Local news has never faced greater challenges. Whether it be regional newspapers or the BBC’s radio output, there is less focus on what is happening in a community, with a reliance on shared content and a lack of engagement with readers and listeners. But just as the St Albans Times has...
Leading local theatre company OVO is launching a new community ensemble aimed at giving local people the chance to perform in high quality productions in a professional environment. The initiative is the first in OVO’s new education and outreach strand, which will open up a range of participation and training opportunities...
Chris Lewis looks at changes taking place at the local charity supporting the homeless and people in need...
A landmark celebration of St Albans' rich and diverse African Caribbean community looking at its 80-year contribution to city culture opens at the Museum + Gallery next week. The Becoming Us: African Caribbean St Albans exhibition - which is curated by Leeanna's Wish CIC and Active Lifestyles - will focus on...
“Hertfordshire County Council is a disgrace, and you can quote me on this.” That is the damning opinion of St Albans council leader – and county councillor – Chris White in the wake of weeks of disruption caused by roadworks across the city centre. Temporary traffic lights, closed roads, queuing vehicles, noise...
A community-led fundraising campaign to redevelop the playground at Bernards Heath reached fruition on Saturday, with the reopening of the new facility by St Albans MP Daisy Cooper. Let’s Play at Bernards Heath was set up four years ago with the aim of raising £100,000 to renovate the tired old playground...
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