A much‑loved children’s bug hotel at a community garden in Sopwell was destroyed in a deliberate arson attack on Thursday evening, leaving residents shocked and young volunteers heartbroken. Grow Community Sopwell, founded to bring residents together through gardening, sustainability and shared outdoor space, has been a cornerstone of the neighbourhood for...
Experience a week filled with style, glamour, and self-care right in the heart of St Albans city centre. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, beauty lover, or just want to browse, there’s something for everyone at St Albans Fashion & Beauty Week 2026. From Monday April 27 to Sunday May 3, the annual...
A celebration of real ales featuring festivals, tastings, live talks and music events took place across St Albans last weekend. Coinciding with the annual National Members Meeting of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) taking place in St Albans for the first time in the organisation’s 55-year-history, the City of Ale event...
Villagers from communities across the St Albans district were out in force on Saturday to protest over the Government’s plans to concrete over the Green Belt. The Community Planning Alliance – made up of local campaigners from across the UK – organised a national Day of Action highlighting the urgency of...
The Zombies are hosting a special fan event over Halloween weekend (October 30 - November 1), celebrating the "British Invasion" band's musical legacy and deep ties to their hometown of St Albans. This will be the third occasion that fans from across the globe have congregated in St Albans to experience...
St Albans City 4 Canvey Island 1 (Isthmian League Premier Division)Report from Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, photos by Jim Standen Saints produced an emphatic win in their last home game of this season, but with thoughts already turning to the next campaign, many supporters will believe it’s probably more important...
The Ver Valley Society has launched a Chalk Stream Challenge on the River Ver, offering the opportunity for young people to explore their local river and discover why chalk streams are so special. The challenge is suitable for schools, Scouts, Guides, similar groups and supervised, keen individuals. Not only is there...
As the World Cup opens on June 11, something equally powerful will be happening a little closer to home at Oaklands College. The college is hosting The World Cup Packathon in partnership with Goods For Good — a 12-hour endurance charity event bringing together the Hertfordshire business community for a day...
A customer started queuing 19 hours before the doors opened at Empire Records in Heritage Close for this year's Record Store Day. Saturday's annual event - the 12th since RSD began - saw a staggering 500 exclusive records released, all of which are only available from independent record stores. National Record Store...
It’s been the best part of three decades since Andrew Dunne walked the corridors of Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as a student, and in September he will be returning in a very different role, that of headteacher. The previous head, Declan Linnane, who took over in September 2014, performed an incredible...
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