A St Albans landlord reveals how his rental property was used as a brothel in tonight’s episode of BBC television documentary series Panorama. An investigation by reporter Hazel Martin uncovered how criminal gangs are obtaining homes through reputable letting companies, with landlords believing standard tenancy checks had been carried out. But false...
The planet doesn’t argue. It doesn’t negotiate. It sends signals - rising seas, raging wildfires, heatwaves, melting glaciers. That’s why it’s important to recognise all those who are working hard to protect the Earth. Last month was World Environment Day - the perfect platform to launch the Ember Designs Eco Awards for...
Six well-known local individuals wanted for crimes by Herts Young Homeless have been brought to justice at St Albans historic court room. Participants in The Great Escape were hoping to raise £6,000 for the charity, which will be doubled thanks to its partnership with Helping Herts. The half-dozen were arrested at 10am...
A Redbourn resident has formerly filed two sets of proceedings against SADC with the courts relating to the River Ver and Markyate Wastewater Treatment Works. Paul Crowley, 50, who lives in Ridgedown, has launched two different actions against the district council. The first is claim for damages in Herts County Court covering...
More than 400 guests attended Oaklands College’s End of Year Art and Fashion Show, an annual event celebrating the outstanding work of students across the college’s Art, Fashion and Design courses. The annual showcase marked the culmination of months of dedication and hard work, with students presenting an impressive and diverse...
The life and times of Sir Francis Bacon were commemorated at a special Tudor Fayre in the church where the 17th-century philosopher and statesman is buried. St Michael’s Church rolled back the centuries to celebrate 400 years since the death of a thinker whose ideas helped shape the modern world. Renaissance man...
After serving generations of families for more than half a century, St Saviour's Pre School will be closing its doors this summer, marking the end of an era for one of St Albans' longest-established early years settings. The closure also marks the retirement of Tina Alder (pictured), who has dedicated more...
A striking new addition to the St Albans art scene has appeared this week, as celebrated artist Ant Steel unveiled large-scale murals featuring two of the city’s most important historical figures - St Alban and Boudicca. The murals at café and deli the Silver Palate in Market Place are the result...
Thirty-five-year-old journeyman striker Inih Effiong is the ninth confirmed addition to the Saints squad for the upcoming new season. Effiong returns to Clarence Park after starting his career with St Albans City at the tender age 17 when the then manager Steve Castle gave him his first chance. After scoring 15 goals in...
Should rail freight company SEGRO be compensating neighbouring residents for the disruption caused by the massive development on their doorsteps? With a hosepipe ban imposed across the district, households in Park Street and Frogmore are legally prohibited from hosing down the thick sandy dust which is daily deposited on their cars...
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