Sometimes in life it’s just a case of doing what you can for other people using the tools and resources at your disposal. When Paul Lesnik, owner of 305 Barber Co on Holywell Hill, contacted the St Albans Times asking if there was anything we could do to help with his...
Valentine’s Day isn’t one size fits all, and neither are the gifts! Whether you’re shopping for a partner, a pal, a Galentine, or just treating yourself, The Maltings is packed with feel-good finds. If jewellery is your love language, you’re in the right place. Independent favourite Up We Pop is perfect...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: actor Vincent Franklin, most recently seen as the Prime Minister in Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea...
A house in St Albans is now off-limits after a full closure order was secured in response to ongoing drugs-related offences and anti-social behaviour. The order - which prohibits anyone from entering the address in Cyril Way - was granted this morning at St Albans Magistrates’ Court. Neighbourhood Policing Teams worked closely...
Old Albanians 45-38 Dorking Match report by Gary Wiles-Rourke, photos by Neil Baldwin OAs edged a very tight contest in a game for the ages last Saturday as they had to be at their best to beat a determined Dorking. A late venue change due to the weather took the game to Harpenden...
Supermarket giant Lidl has launched a community consultation on plans for a new store in the heart of St Albans. The company is looking at building the outlet at Brick Knoll Park, on Ashley Road, replacing the aging office block and warehouse on the site. Car parking will be provided on site,...
Deborah Heath is back at the Abbey Theatre Studio for Company of Ten’s version of Amelia Bulmore’s comedy...
James Cameron risks enflaming inter-district tensions with a visit to the St Albans branch of the independent deli chain...
July 1946, the first summer free of war for many people for what must have seemed like a very long time...
Markyate Scout Group is at risk of imminent closure unless volunteers come forwards to take over as leaders. After an extensive appeal for help, only one person has come forwards, and that was to run the Beavers. Secretary Kyle Gamble said: “We have been trying for the best part of a year...
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