A new mural reflecting on the history of a George Street building is being formerly unveiled this week.The work, on the side of George Street Canteen, is the result of a unique collaboration between acclaimed artist Ant Steel and the charity The Arts Society St Albans, brought together by Professor Tim Boatswain, chair of Conservation...
Remember September 2005? In the United States, emergency efforts continued to help those impacted by the devastating Hurricane Katrina and the California Senate passed the first bill to allow same-sex marriage, while in the UK the repercussions of the July London bombings continued to play out and England won The...
Time is running out to have your say on whether central St Albans should have its own parish council. As previously highlighted in the pages of the St Albans Times, the ongoing Community Governance Review (CGR) is looking at whether there is an appetite among residents for the creation of a...
There are just days to go before a team of St Albans business leaders embark on their biggest-ever challenge – climbing Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro to raise much-needed funds for local charity Youth Talk. The 24-strong group features a who’s who from the St Albans business community, including Amthal Fire and Security’s...
St Albans-based theatre company OVO has announced details of the 12th annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival. The ancient Verulamium theatre will play host to what is promised to be a bold, imaginative and surprising programme of classic reimaginings alongside a curated line-up of live music and comedy between June 5...
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...
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