St Albans' much-loved "battlefield" pub The Boot has become the only hostelry in the Home Counties to feature in the inaugural Guinness Harp Guide. This new initiative highlights 35 pubs across Britain which not only pour a flawless pint of Guinness, but also offer a warm welcome, great service, a buzzing...
One of St Albans’ most-loved businesses is set to return with a new name just a few months after its shock closure, but does The Bakery Stop have what it takes to survive where The Pudding Stop failed? Launched by former Bake-Off contestant Johnny Shepherd in 2011, The Pudding Stop began...
St Albans City 1 Potters Bar 2 (Isthmian League Premier Division)From St Albans Times sports correspondent Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, photos by Jim Standen St Albans City will delve into the transfer market for defensive reinforcements after Michael Bostwick and Jack James both suffered injuries in Tuesday night’s frustrating defeat...
Local environmental charity Sustainable St Albans recently hosted a momentous weekend at Oaklands College to celebrate a decade of its popular Sustainability Festival. Since its inception as Sustainable St Albans Week back in 2015, the festival has helped create and support dozens of projects within the district whilst also providing exposure...
From London Colney to the North Pole, it’s a bit of a trek to visit Santa at Willows Activity Farm this Christmas. But youngsters need not fear an epic expedition to the elves’ workshop, as they’ll be magically transported there thanks to the wonders of the venue’s Polar Portal. Children and adults...
The Foodies Festival is returning to the St Albans campus of Oaklands College next year, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. With Pub in the Park no longer happening in Verulamium Park, it looks like the rival event is taking full advantage of its demise and offering...
A chance encounter with the mother of an old friend led one St Albans man to a change of career, a category bestselling book on Amazon and many men being empowered to transform their own mental health. It was after Ryan Parke, 35, of How Wood, casually asked how his friend...
MP Daisy Cooper 'putt' her best foot forwards to officially open Play Putt, a custom-built indoor golf course from the team behind DJ's Jungle, earlier today. Unfortunately the Lib Dems' deputy leader proved more efficient at the despatch box than with a golf club, and had to take a few tries...
Local women’s group Soroptimist International St Albans and District are running their Orange the World campaign for the sixth year to raise awareness of male violence against women. Starting on Tuesday, the International Day to End Violence Against Women, this year’s initiative sees The Odyssey cinema, The Great Northern pub and...
It takes a moment to recognise Anna Bassil – aka the Marshalswick Elf – without her rosy cheeks, pigtail bunches, stripy leggings, green tunic and pointed hat. But it won’t be long until she again assumes her seasonal persona for the fourth year in a row, acting as festive fundraiser for...
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