A popular quote states that “if you can remember the Sixties, you weren’t really there”. Seriously? After all, although London was named as a ‘swinging’ city by Time Magazine in 1966 and those at the epicentre of the music and media industries may have been having a wild time, most...
James Cameron dons his gladrags for a night of indulgence at the luxury hotel… Sopwell House recently threw open its doors to the great and good of St Albans (or at least those who are members of the Chamber of Commerce) to help them celebrate the 40th anniversary of the hotel...
We at the St Albans Times care about St Albans, and we do all that we can to preserve its history, its welcoming ambience and distinctive character by accurately reporting events and public opinion … and sometimes (just occasionally!) influencing policy makers in making key decisions about the city and...
Deborah Heath is at Chiswell Green United Reformed Church for Breakaway Theatre’s take on the Bard’s comedy classic...
A historic St Albans property business is set to begin an exciting new chapter with one of the region's leading independent property groups. Castles Property Group has announced the acquisition of Collinson Hall, one of the region's longest-established and most respected independent property businesses, marking an exciting new era for the...
Just three years ago a community group came together with the mission of bringing the Civic Rose Garden back to life. The site, which is located behind the Civic Centre, had been sadly neglected due to a lack of funding, a very common problem across the country. Championed by two determined women,...
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...
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