The glory days of 1970s prog rock are coming to St Albans, as The John Hackett Band bring their hair-raising instrumental workouts and intricate guitar riffs to The Horn. The eponymous John has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive music scene for half a century, and is best-known...
Former St Albans Mayor Annie Brewster was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by the University of Hertfordshire at a graduation ceremony in St Albans Cathedral, in recognition of her service to local government, the judiciary and the voluntary sector. The award, presented by University Chancellor Professor Grace Ononiwu CBE, recognised...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Rosie Elizabeth Barker, a St Albans-based classically trained fine artist who specialises in creating high-quality oil paintings and detailed drawings, with a particular focus on portraiture and still...
Fifty years since he signed up at the Army Careers Information Office in Chequer Street, a St Albans ex-serviceman is preparing to launch a new breakfast club for former members of the armed forces. Graham Card has been feeling let down by the lack of a vets’ community in St Albans...
After reading a LinkedIn post by local business leader Peter Barker about his “portfolio career”, Laura Bill was inspired to find out more about what it involves and the challenges of this phenomenon, only to realise it was also her own journey over the course of her working life...
At 74, most people are not thinking about launching a new career, but Richard Carruthers is. The St Albans resident has recently qualified as a Level 3 Personal Trainer after a working life spent largely in law, and is now hoping to build a new career helping people become stronger, fitter...
Herts charity Willow has opened its first shop in St Albans. The store is at 10 Chequer Street, formerly Timpson, and showcases a range of pre-loved clothing, accessories and homeware, with every purchase supporting their mission to create lasting memories for young adults faced with challenging serious illnesses. The shop opening was...
Witham 0 St Albans City 3 (FA Cup second qualifying round) The FA Cup ‘gods’ failed to smile on St Albans City, presenting them with a third successive away tie and opponents from a higher level in the football league pyramid, writes Jess Unwin. Saints’ reward for getting past the challenge of...
St Albans Cathedral has launched a new Community Pass, offering local residents and regular visitors an affordable way to support the Cathedral while enjoying a range of exclusive benefits. The new scheme builds on the Cathedral’s visitor donation programme, introduced in December 2025, and has been designed to make it easier...
A 16-year-old St Columba’s College student has completed a solo crossing of the English Channel in support of YoungMinds, the UK charity fighting for young people’s mental health. Felipe Irvine walked into the dark water at Samphire Hoe, near Dover, at 2am on Monday September 14 and cleared the beach at...
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