A much-loved mascot for a restored heritage railway station, Baz the labrador has tragically been given less than a year to live, but his owner is determined to make every day count. Local postman Michael Izzard, better known as ‘Nast Hyde Halt Mike’, spent four years between 2015 to 2019 lovingly...
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a community champion who turned personal tragedy into a campaign for mental health. Park Street resident Leanda “Landy” Kelly passed away on Sunday following a short battle with cancer. She had lost her beloved children Tanya and Steve Kordek to suicide in 2018 and 2023, when...
A line-up of top comedy talent has been added to the programme for this year's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival – with award-winning comedians Richard Herring and Catie Wilkins kicking things off on Sunday June 7. Richard is a household name in British comedy: host of the award-winning podcast RHLSTP,...
Questions still remain unanswered about key aspects of controversial plans to build 150 homes on Green Belt land to the north of St Albans. The scheme, by Cala Homes, is for land to the rear of 112-156B Harpenden Road, and will provide a residential development plus associated garages, parking, landscaping, open...
A packed meeting of more than 80 residents highlighted strong concerns over a lack of consultation about proposals for the £6.5m redevelopment of the William Bird Pavilion in New Greens. Many of those present at the New Greens Social Club last Tuesday evening said they were unhappy with the way the...
St Albans City 2 Ramsgate 0 (Isthmian League Premier Division)From Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, photos by Jim Standen. After a half-time marriage proposal on the pitch – the lady in question said yes, to everyone’s delight – Saints kept the celebratory mood alive by moving up a gear to score...
A project showcasing the heritage, character and community spirit of the Abbey Line train service between St Albans and Watford has won national recognition. The Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is celebrating after the winning ‘Most Effective Communications Campaign’ category at the 21st Community Rail Awards, recognising its innovative work...
A St Albans DJ is hoping to shake-up our shopping by presenting pop-up sets in local businesses to give something back to her community. Lauren Cumberpatch will be hosting The 1111AM Club in coffee shops, hairdressers, pubs, takeaways and other locations across the city. She is aiming to help businesses thrive during...
For just 48 days every year, a secret medieval recipe is used to create the Alban bun, part of the Easter tradition at St Albans Cathedral for nearly 700 years. It has featured on TV shows like The One Show, Lorraine, Good Morning Britain and on Mary Berry’s Easter Feast, and...
The drama of the Easter story will be retold in Clarence Park on Good Friday with prizes for anyone who follows the special Easter Trail. Members of St Paul’s Church, Hatfield Road, will be acting out episodes from the last days of Jesus Christ’s life, his death and resurrection from 1.45pm...
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