A burst water main in Watling Street has resulted in the closure of The Marlborough Science Academy for today. Parents and students were informed this morning that the school had no option but to close due to a lack of water for sanitation or cooking facilities. The situation is unlikely to be...
It was last orders for Tom Kerridge’s popular Pub in the Park last weekend, as the food and music festival held its final event in St Albans’ Verulamium Park. Launched in 2019, the festival has seen music from the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Mel C, Will Young, All Saints, Paloma Faith,...
Every dog had their day at Christopher Place Shopping Centre last weekend, as the retail plaza hosted a fun-filled experience designed for dogs and their humans, with playful activities, tasty treats and photo opportunities throughout the centre. Ross & Friends presented a Dog Play Zone which featured haybales, a ball pit,...
A seven-year-old superstar raised more than £1,000 after skating for more than eight hours at The Pioneer Club. Fraser Gaygusuz wanted to do his bit to help hit The Pioneer’s £20,000 target for a new outdoor skatepark. His mum Lucy explained: “In the 1990s, volunteers built the original park from scratch. For...
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first ever steam passenger railway, the Stockton-Darlington, on September 27 1825. The whole UK railway sector is celebrating this milestone, which changed transportation history for ever, with Railway 200 celebrations. Local charity St Albans South Signal Box is no...
St Albans District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a week-long programme of engaging events focused on networking, learning, and visibility. St Albans Business Week, taking place from October 6-10, will shine a spotlight on the diverse talent, expertise, and enterprise that make up our thriving local economy. From expert-led workshops and panel...
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,...
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