22 Jul 2025 Of rats and tolls… What’s in a name for St Albans pub?
Mike Neighbour, author of St Albans’ Own East End, looks at the truth behind the origins of the recently-renamed Rats’ Castle pub...
Mike Neighbour, author of St Albans’ Own East End, looks at the truth behind the origins of the recently-renamed Rats’ Castle pub...
It's a busy summer already for St Albans city centre BID (Business Improvement District), which has unveiled its new guide to independent local businesses and revealed plans for a pop-up beach near the Civic Centre. Designed to help visitors and residents discover what’s on offer, the new Independent Shopping & Services...
Oakman Inns, the company behind the ambitious redevelopment of iconic nightspot Batchwood Hall, has gone into administration. The firm was supposed to be giving the venue a new lease of life as an upmarket restaurant, bar and hotel. Owners St Albans district council agreed a long-term lease with parent company The Oakman...
Oaklands College is holding a family-friendly day on July 26 with two exciting events running back to back. First off, get ready for a roar-some adventure with a thrilling open-air dinosaur show where kids (and grown-ups!) can come face-to-face with Terry the T-Rex and the adorable baby Rexy in an exciting...
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks will throw open its doors for a free Summer Festival on Saturday, August 2, from 12 noon ‘til late. For the third year, the pub will be holding a day-long celebration of live music, great food, and good vibes Two outdoor stages will host a stellar lineup of...
Thousands of people took a trip back into time to explore what archaeological secrets might be concealed under the Rose and Crown pub in St Michael’s village. The pub is currently being re-developed and as part of the planning process members of the St Albans Museums Archaeology team had a rare...
Fancy a trip to the beach in landlocked Hertfordshire? Look no further than Willows Activity Farm this summer...
Five years before he wowed audiences at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, St Albans’ tennis star Oliver Tarvet was already showing his flair for the game at The Marlborough Science Academy. This summer, the 21-year-old became the first British man since 2017 to come through the qualifying rounds at Wimbledon and earn...
Babybird are bringing the iconic You're Gorgeous and other '90s indie gold to this year's Pub in the Park in St Albans. Otherwise known as Stephen Jones, Babybird has had an impressive nine top 10 hits and a recent track in the hit movie Saltburn. Running in Verulamium Park from September 5-7,...
Summertime, and the thieving is easy… Open windows, unlocked cars, spare keys in reach of cloning devices, and a general lack of security are combining to create prime targets for burglars operating across the district. But Temporary Detective Inspector Solomon Beere is determined to use his brief tenure in charge of St...
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