Two new pieces of public art have been installed in St Albans city centre thanks to a partnership between local businesses and artists. The new murals, which can be found at the Drovers Way junction with Catherine Street and the Drovers Way junction with Waddington Road, are the result of a...
The Comedy Garden and urban festivals of its ilk have largely taken the place of the circus in our lives. They roll into town with a lot of hoopla and hullabaloo, then disappear leaving naught but trampled grass, happy memories and possibly some unwanted pregnancies. They have dispensed with the...
St Albans’ only traffic camera has been broken for more than a year - with motorists regularly seen jumping the lights. The device in Watson’s Walk has been out of action since at least June 2024, a Freedom of Information request by the St Albans Times revealed. The camera penalises motorists who...
Plans have been revealed for a major refurbishment of the Alban Arena. The £277,000 project is set to begin in September with circle seating initially being replaced, and then the stalls in summer 2026 - increasing the seating capacity from 850 to 902 after both phases. The project, which is is jointly...
County highways bosses rushed into action after paving stones on the speed table in Verulam Road unexpectedly collapsed. Initial investigations showed what appeared to be a gap below the stones, so the area was closed as a safety precaution until they could establish the size and case of the gap. But it...
The tenancy of iconic nightspot Batchwood Hall will be going out back on the market following the collapse of pub company Oakman Inns. The firm, which was supposed to be giving the venue a new lease of life as an upmarket restaurant, bar and hotel, announced it had gone into administration...
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...
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