The finalists for the St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards 2026 have officially been announced, following an incredible response from the local community. With just under three thousand nominations submitted by the public, this year’s shortlist showcases the very best of St Albans’ thriving high street - from much-loved independents...
“Are you a Mod or a Rocker?” a reporter asked Beatle Ringo Starr in the film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’. “Um, no, I’m a Mocker,” was his reply, giving the title some 60 years later to a book about the fashion, trends and music of the Swinging Sixties and its...
For 22 years, Annie Thomson has been the figurehead of The Marlborough Science Academy. Ahead of her retirement this summer, she sat down with Laura Bill to discuss a career in St Albans which has spanned 36 years across four secondary schools. She is extraordinary, intriguing, super intelligent and warm. Yet...
A St Albans runner is taking on the challenge of the London Marathon for the first time to help secure the future of the city’s much-loved athletics track. Mark Stevens will run the 26.2-mile route to raise funds for St Albans Athletics Track at Westminster Lodge, which has been run by...
There are just a few weeks to go until the opening of the new Chicken George restaurant at The Maltings Shopping Centre, and the St Albans Times has been back inside to check out the progress. The now-legendary fried chicken brand is taking over the corner of the centre recently occupied...
St Albans City 0 Aveley 1 (Isthmian League Premier Division) Report by Jess Unwin, photos by Jim Standen With top scorer Leo Sery and team captain Zane Banton both missing because of injury, St Albans simply could not find a way to break down Aveley’s determined and well-organised defence once the visitors...
Things are really blooming at Willows Activity Farm this spring, as Tulleys Tulip Fields welcomes visitors for a second year. The venue, just outside London Colney, features more than 750,000 bulbs that will be flowering between now and mid-May. Shankar, Anika, Divya, Aradhya, Aditya, Ajith and Deepthy - all from St Albans...
Experience a week filled with style, glamour, and self-care right in the heart of St Albans city centre as Fashion & Beauty Week returns for 2026. From Monday April 27 to Sunday May 3, participating businesses will be offering exclusive discounts on a wide range of fashion and beauty products and...
St Albans Cathedral is showing the first local screening of the ‘People’s Emergency Briefing’ film which is putting a renewed focus on climate and nature issues. The screening on Sunday April 19 is being organised by representatives from St Albans Green Action Network, and will be attended by MP Daisy Cooper. Last...
There are just a few days to go until the biggest weekend of the year for St Albans’ house of vinyl, the independent Empire Records in Heritage Close. National Record Store Day originated in the United States in 2007 after a group of independent record shop owners came together to celebrate...
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