Many of us use them without thought when we visit the city centre, a network of passages running between Chequer Street, Market Place and French Row, often seen as little more than shortcuts or somewhere to store the bins. But a new initiative aims to celebrate the heritage of St Albans’...
Campaigners are demanding answers from rail bosses about the extent of tree felling proposals. Residents from Lancaster Road and Gurney Court Road are angry at plans to remove many of the trees behind their gardens – including sycamore and ash – which are home to bat roosts, badger setts and nesting...
Deborah Heath is back at the Roman Theatre Festival for The Pantaloons’ take on the Bard’s classic...
Controversial road closures in St Albans city centre are coming to an end in some streets - as predicted by the St Albans Times last week. Under new plans announced by Herts county council, High Street will reopen to traffic as normal, with the gates remaining in place to enable quick...
We spoke to soap opera legend Dame Joan Collins ahead of her 'Behind the Shoulder Pads' tour - coming to the Alban Arena on October 9. To coincide with the release of her much-anticipated memoir 'Behind the Shoulder Pads', global superstar Dame Joan Collins is embarking on a new tour giving...
Coffee made from mushrooms which won backing on TV's Dragons Den, and essential oils featured in Tatler and Vogue are both being officially stocked by a St Albans therapists. Nadya Giffen Therapies in The Quadrant, Marshalswick, are now selling London Nootropics and Lock & Latch. Established in March 2020, London Nootropics offers...
Acclaimed Italian takeaway Pasta Evangelists is hoping to open a new premises in the city centre. The delivery-only business is proposed for 102 Victoria Street - currently a residential property - bringing the only pasta sold in Harrods to St Albans. Chefs will prepare fresh pasta to order and deliver in as...
The inaugural St Albans Dog Day proved to be something to bark about. Organised by St Albans BID to create awareness of dog-friendly businesses within the city centre, it featured various doggie delights including free treat bags and puppachinos courtesy of Chiltern Pet, various canine-focused market stalls and 'puparazzi' selfie frames...
Drop in for a friendly taster of the world of theatre at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans on Saturday September 2. The Company of Ten team are inviting curious minds and aspiring artists to experience the passion that fuels the creative process. Imagine how you might play a role, onstage,...
Rev Peter Crumpler, associate minister at St Paul’s Church in Fleetville, looks at how older people are being marginalised. “Don’t grow old,” a parishioner of advanced years warned me some while back. “You won’t like it.” Sadly that woman is no longer with us, and I’m a whole lot older than when...
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