27 Feb 2026 Theatre review: The Actress
Deborah Heath is at the Maltings Theatre for Breakaway Theatre Company’s latest production...
Deborah Heath is at the Maltings Theatre for Breakaway Theatre Company’s latest production...
A Green Party candidate standing in May's district council elections was on the frontline of their successful by-election win in Gorton and Denton. Livvy Gibbs, who is standing in Clarence ward, said she will be bringing her experiences in Greater Manchester back to the campaign trail here in St Albans. She explained:...
St Albans-born actress and singer-songwriter Asha Banks, star of Amazon Prime’s My Fault: London, will headline London’s iconic Roundhouse on March 15, marking the biggest live show of her career to date. The 22-year-old, who attended Parmiter’s School and still lives in St Albans, will take to the Camden stage following...
Mother’s Day is a moment to pause and celebrate the amazing women who shape our lives, whether that’s Mum, a step-mum, Nan, Grandma or someone who’s been like a mum to you. The Maltings in St Albans has everything you need in one easy stop, from meaningful keepsakes to indulgent treats...
The River Ver in St Albans - one of only around 200 rare chalk streams across the globe - could become a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Ver, which flows from the Chiltern Hills to the River Colne, features crystal-clear, mineral-rich water at a constant temperature of about 10°C - which...
A new exhibition will be exploring themes of tension, anxiety, repair and connection through the medium of textile art. The Art of Unravelling is the first solo exhibition by Irish artist Carrie Cook, and can be seen at the Collective Gallery, 18 Holywell Hill, from February 26 to March 4 from...
The resurfacing of pothole-riddled Victoria Street railway bridge has been scheduled for the spring. The project has been promoted by Green Party county councillor Matt Fisher, who says it is a major step forward for active travel, commuter safety, and protecting vehicles from unnecessary wear and tear. Ahead of his election, while...
Locally born author Ted Hill will be at the St Peter’s Street branch of Waterstones on Saturday March 14 signing copies of his book Alban of Verulamium – Britannia’s First Saint and chatting with readers. The book tells the story of Saint Alban, widely recognised as Britain’s first saint, and explores...
This month, Ruth reflects on love in all its forms - from family and friendship to the quiet gestures that hold a life together. Being born on February 14th, every year Valentine’s Day feels like mine. This time, it came with steam, stone tiles and a flight to Hungary. Budapest in February...
A George Street jewellers which bravely opened between two of the pandemic’s lockdowns has closed its doors. Alison Lloyd set up Amalily in 2020 after eight years trading at St Albans Charter Market, but now she has decided to take her business purely online. She said: “When the renewal of the lease...
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