St Albans council leader Paul de Kort has called on fellow Lib Dems to consider an end to the pensions triple lock and introduce higher property taxes. Speaking at the party’s conference in Bournemouth in support of the Leading the Way policy paper on equitable economic growth, he said he was...
An off-peak lane closure between 9am-4pm will be in place on the A414 at Park Street roundabout to allow for survey work relating to the Radlett strategic rail freight interchange. Herts county council has approved the closure from Monday (September 29) to allow for a topological survey, which is expected to...
The St Albans Rotary Swimathon has donated £7,200 to the West Herts Hospitals Charity to kick-start a game-changing local community project at St Albans City Hospital.The money from the Swimathon event at Westminster Lodge in April will be used to kick-start the £12,000 fund needed to install a new child-friendly...
A lack of clear communication over major changes to local government which affect every resident living in the city and district of St Albans was at the forefront of a debate over the proposals. The recent meeting of SADC’s city neighbourhoods committee – made up of councillors and representatives of local...
Battling back against soaring council car parking charges, St Albans city centre's independent businesses are offering their customers a discount if they park for at least four hours. The Shop & Park idea is being promoted as an incentive to shop in St Albans and a thank you for continued support...
Award-winning St Albans-based rock, concert and music photographer Neil Lupin brought his talents to the stages of the Pioneer Club to capture these powerful images of last Saturday’s Escape to the City all-dayer. Neil’s portfolio is an A-Z of music icons including the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Take That,...
A new indoor crazy golf experience is set to bring a different mix of fun, music and socialising to St Albans. Opening at the start of December, Play Putt features a custom-built nine hole golf course in a retro-inspired setting complete with a buzzing bar, street food menu and lively playlist. Play...
St Albans' family-friendly autumn festival is back at Oaklands College's Smallford campus on Saturday October 4. Oaktober Fest 2025 will feature live performances and workshops from St Albans School of Performing Arts, farm fun including animal meet-and-greets, shopping stalls with local crafts, produce and unique gifts, food and drink, from street...
A group of parents from multiple primaries across St Albans have written a letter to Beaumont's head urging him to ban pupils from bringing smartphones onto school premises. It follows an announcement at the end of the summer term by Sandringham School head Alan Gray, which said new Year 7 students...
These are not just any cows. These are Marks & Spencer dairy cows. But are they happy? MP Daisy Cooper seems to think so. The St Albans MP has come under fire for a social media post about sustainability and animal welfare with a video of her standing at a marketing...
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