Two men have been arrested by detectives from Herts police's Sexual Offences Investigation Team in connection with a rape. The men, both aged 19 and from Bovingdon, were arrested in the early hours of January 1 following an incident on New Year’s Eve at Sopwell House Hotel in Cottonmill Lane. Both men...
With page after page of news and features every issue, is perhaps easy to forget everything that the St Albans Times has reported on across the district over the past 12 months, which is one of the many reasons why we take a look back over this period for our...
St Albans is bursting with vibrant festivals, fascinating tours and trails, cultural experiences, live music and seasonal celebrations in 2026 - in fact all the ingredients for a standout year. Kick off with Helios - an immersive experience at St Albans Museum + Gallery where a dramatic six metre diameter spherical...
As the year came to an end where else could you expect to find Disney princesses, Paw Patrol pups, stiltwalkers and an army of St Albans parents strutting their stuff to the sounds of APT and K Pop Demon Hunters? There have been plenty of silent discos at St Albans Cathedral...
There are new visitors to the Nave of St Albans Cathedral – three colossal sculptures of sperm whales hanging high above the ground as part of a new installation highlighting the mystery and majesty of these ancient mammals. Following on from recent installations Peace Doves and Museum of the Moon, this...
England’s patron saint was brought back to life time after time over the course of Boxing Day, as the St Albans Mummers continued a tradition of silly hokum first performed in 1967. Back then a group of friends from St Albans Morris Men chose a play loosely based on the legend...
A dramatic six metre diameter spherical sculpture of the Sun by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram can now be seen in the Assembly Room at St Albans Museum + Gallery. The immersive Helios experience offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience our nearest star up close, enhanced by a specially-crafted surround-sound...
A multi-million pound investment has upgraded power supplies in the heart of St Albans, ensuring reliable supplies for thousands of homes and businesses for the future. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity across the east, south east and London, has commissioned two new electricity transformers which are currently being installed in...
Talented pupils at Skyswood Primary School have been praised by the judges of TV show The Great Pottery Showdown. Signed certificates were sent to each member of the school’s Pottery Club, together with a letter recognising their skills. The idea of a ceramics club was introduced by the headteacher, Bob Bridle, back...
The spirit of generosity and community has been shining brightly in St Albans this Christmas, with an overwhelming response to the city’s annual Reverse Advent Calendar in support of two vital local charities. The calendar encourages people to donate a specified item from a list each day, either by creating a...
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