The St Albans we know today has a lovely and vibrant atmosphere, with its bustling market, fine historic buildings and, of course, our splendid Cathedral. But throughout its long history there has lurked a seedier side with every type of rogue, rascal and n’er-do-well you could imagine. From corrupt Victorian politicians,...
A St Albans-based rugby club is on the verge of history, as OA Saints prepare for a landmark day at Twickenham that could cement their status as Hertfordshire’s most successful rugby club, across both the men’s and women’s game. On Sunday May 24, both the OA Saints 1st XV and 2nd...
Three Japanese cherry trees planted in the grounds of St Peter’s, one of St Albans’ ancient gateway churches, were part of an initiative to foster greater friendship and cultural understanding between Japan and the UK. More than 40 people from St Albans and further afield met in the churchyard alongside a...
Young people from Brilliant Film Academy have helped create a powerful new campaign film for St Albans mental health charity Youth Talk, highlighting the realities of growing up today and the importance of making sure young people have someone to talk to. Launched for Mental Health Awareness Week, the film is...
Why we should all get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week and change lives for the better...
The Beech House in St Peter's Street has announced it will be permanently closing its doors after Sunday lunch. The pub was bought out by Upham Inns last July after former owners Oakman Inns went into administration. But today Upham revealed that the high street hostelry would not be continuing to operate...
On Saturday May 2, 30 years to the day since it was incorporated, Highfield Park Trust celebrated its 30th anniversary with two early morning walks around the park. The Sunrise Walk left the Visitor Centre at 5.30am and for those who needed a bit longer in bed, a second group left...
Take a walk, cycle or run along the Alban Way and you’ll come across a curious ‘halt’ or stop on the disused railway line linking St Albans with Hatfield. Called simply ‘Salvation Army’, it’s a local link with a publishing phenomenon that today spans 130 countries around the world – and...
St Albans' annual whisky festival is back this weekend in a new location. Now an established part of the UK whisky events calendar, this year’s event, on Saturday May 16, will be the seventh edition of the Summerton Whisky Festival. But this year it will be relocating to the Hare and Hounds...
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