Staff at St Peter’s Street Post Office have bid a sad farewell to their customers as the business transforms into a franchise. A notice displayed in the branch, which was one of the few surviving Crown Post Offices in the UK, thanked them for their loyal custom over the years. “It has...
For the past couple of years, the St Albans Times has attempted to entice people away from their smartphone screens by drawing attention to the fascinating features visible above street level across the district. But what about the quirky objects seen much lower down? Although there aren’t quite as many interesting...
Ricky Gervais fans are fuming after tickets for the comedian’s latest Alban Arena gig sold out in minutes – and then ended up on resale sites for hundreds of pounds. This Thursday’s extra date on the Mortality Tour was pitched by SADC contractor Everyone Active as being sold for fans at...
The International Organ Festival returned to St Albans in July to celebrate the organ and so much more, with exhilarating music and inspirational performers. From epic choral and symphonic music to solo recitals, the event offered something for everybody. Highlights included the return of the ever-popular Three Choirs Concert, Beethoven’s Ninth...
Fresh from a strong results day, Oaklands College has launched its 2025 post-16 enrolment programme and has already seen more than 2,000 school-leaver and adult students signing up to begin their next chapter this September. Jacqueline Page, deputy principal, curriculum, performance and student experience, said: "We’re really happy to be welcoming...
The future of Telford Court is set to be rubber-stamped by councillors next week.Following a competitive process to dispose of the tower block for redevelopment, council officers have determined that Hightown Housing Association should be appointed as the preferred bidder.A report to next week’s meeting of SADC’s Telford Court Working...
One of the UK’s most accomplished sleight of hand magicians will be bringing his close-up conjuring to the environs of a popular St Albans restaurant. Tony Middleton – known by his stage name of Sonic – is the creator of The Magic Hour at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane, London’s longest...
It was a proud day for students, staff and parents of St Albans School as 61 per cent of all results achieved were grades 8-9 and 80 per cent of all pupil results were graded 7-9.More than half of the year group gained at least six grades between 8-9.The school...
Loreto students, parents and teachers were delighted with their GCSE and BTEC examination results, with 10 per cent of the cohort achieving eight Grade 8s and/or 9s across the board.Headteacher Lucy Thompson said: "These results are testament to the many exceptional performances at the college. We look forward to greeting...
Pupils, parents and teachers at Nicholas Breakspear School are delighted with their GCSE results that were released today. Gabriella Caruso, one of the highest performing students said: “I am absolutely thrilled with my grades and the hard work has truly paid off. I cannot wait to join the Sixth Form at...
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