This November, the Abbey Theatre is inviting audiences to rediscover the magic of It’s a Wonderful Life — a timeless tale of love, hope, and second chances — reimagined for the stage in a captivating new production. At the centre of the story is George Bailey, a man whose dreams of...
A remarkable St Albans resident who has lived through World War II, five monarchs and 21 Prime Ministers has celebrated her 102nd birthday surrounded by family and friends. Margaret Davies marked the milestone occasion with cakes and a party at Verulam House Care Home in St Albans, where she has lived...
Award-winning St Albans portrait photographer Hannah Couzens is celebrating 20 years in business today — a milestone that fittingly falls on Halloween. Hannah launched her photography career in Cuffley at just 22 years old, despite being told at the time that her business would never be sustainable. Two decades later, she’s proven...
In the subterranean depths of the Civic Centre, past obsolete steel barricades which would have been used in the event of a nuclear attack, and behind a nondescript door which offers no clue as to where it leads, can be found the secret eyes of St Albans. In a control room...
A GoFundMe page has been launched to help workers left out of pocket by the collapse of the Halloween Haunt Fest event. Taking place at Herts Showground, the event started on Thursday October 16, and was due to run right up until November 1. But this week, The Scenes Ltd, the company...
There are just a few weeks to go until the St Albans Christmas Cracker - the free family-friendly event which brings thousands of people into the city centre for the start of the countdown to December 25. It takes place from noon until 6pm on Sunday November 16 with St Peters...
News of manager Ian Culverhouse’s shock exit, added to concern about injuries to key players, is sure to dent the confidence of many Saints supporters as the club’s biggest game so far this season draws near, writes Jess Unwin. The timing of the departure of Culverhouse and assistant Paul Bastock just...
Special report by St Albans Times sports correspondent Jess Unwin Veteran defender Michael Bostwick has been named as interim player manager at St Albans City FC after Ian Culverhouse and his assistant Paul Bastock unexpectedly quit the club to join Kings Lynn Town. Bostwick will take charge of the first team with...
St Albans legal firm Taylor Walton Solicitors and local charity Youth Talk have wrapped up a successful week-long awareness campaign across the city, inspiring 40 local businesses and thousands of residents to come together in support of young people’s mental health. As part of the initiative, 40 shops and businesses across...
St Albans’ own Lady Verulam is set to exhibit her latest collection of artwork next month. Dione Verulam’s work, which is inspired by themes of home, travel and nature, will on display at her Gorhambury Studio on November 3-4 and 10-11. She began her artistic career as a stenciller working for private...
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