A massive increase in the number of homeless families across the district has placed unexpected pressure on SADC’s finances – and will require urgent action to balance the budget for next year. Demand for temporary accommodation has far exceeded the number of available properties in the district, with 81 out of...
The haunting tale of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes to life at The Sandpit Theatre just in time for Halloween. With music and lyrics by the legendary late Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd is regarded as one of the greatest works in musical theatre history — a gripping...
A collection of newspaper cuttings dating back around 150 years not only provide a fascinating insight into Victorian St Albans, but also provide invaluable correspondence on matters of local history which would otherwise be lost forever. Mounted in a hardback edition of The Printing Trades’ Diary and Desk-Book for 1879 can...
A delegation of eight young environmental campaigners hand-delivered 1,369 signatures to Tesco HQ calling on the supermarket giant to ban magazines that carry pointless plastic toys and wrapping. The Green House Climate Club also delivered letters addressed to Tesco CEO Ken Murphy from primary schools across St Albans and Harpenden. Tricia Gibbons,...
Just over 40 years ago, the City and District of St Albans Corporation published an ‘official guide’ to the district at large which mixed contemporary advertisements with historical details, places of interest and other useful information. Whether you were a long-term resident, a visitor or someone considering moving here, it was...
Take a walk through an immersive, giant-sized record of untold stories from Hertfordshire’s Black heritage and discover the histories of a diverse local community. Opening this October at St Albans Museum + Gallery for Black History Month, Our Stories; Tracing Black Histories in Hertfordshire is inspired by research from the museum’s...
The Great Big Walk for Herts is back for a fourth year and this year there are two dates to choose from to help raise funds for local charity Herts Young Homeless. You can choose a midweek walk on September 17 or a Saturday walk on September 27. Led by a guide...
With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and inflation at its highest since early 2024, more and more people are finding themselves homelessness or at risk of homelessness. That’s why this year’s St Albans Sleepout is more important than ever. The event, at Oaklands College on Friday November 7, invites families, schools, local businesses, youth...
Families will be able to unearth some spud-tacular fun at Willows Activity Farm this September as the leisure attraction gears up for its Potato Shindig. The farm park’s annual celebration of the humble potato takes centre stage every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 5-28. Visitors will be provided with spades and...
The Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership has unveiled the Abbey Line Tales project - shared memories, stories, and hopes for the future of this vital local rail link. Collected at community events, railway stations, and online, these tales reflect the deep connection people have with the Abbey Line, which runs from...
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