Neighbours in a Fleetville street say traffic wardens are swooping on their vehicles up to five times a day but are failing to deal with dangerous parking outside a local school. Residents of Cavendish Road have reached the end of their tether following weeks of what they say is targeted activity...
It seems Deborah Heath can’t get away from Dungeons and Dragons with Breakaway’s latest production...
An investigation is underway after a fox was reportedly hunted illegally by a pack of hounds in the Wheathampstead area. The incident occurred in fields between Sheepcote Lane and Waterend Lane at around 3pm on Tuesday. Enquiries by Herts police's Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) are ongoin and anyone with information which...
Just hours before tickets go on sale for this year's St Albans Pub in the Park, the full list of participating chefs and restaurants has been confirmed. Pop queen Paloma Faith will be the Sunday headliner at the event, joining Tinie Tempah, Scouting for Girls and Olly Murs on the weekend...
Local news has never faced greater challenges. Whether it be regional newspapers or the BBC’s radio output, there is less focus on what is happening in a community, with a reliance on shared content and a lack of engagement with readers and listeners. But just as the St Albans Times has...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This time: Sarah Gillow, creative director of George Street jewellers Galio, and director of St Albans BID. Where do you walk when you want to think? I have a favourite circular walk...
Last week’s feature on natural wines sparked some lively debate on my Instagram account and prompted a message from Ed at Fleetville Larder, asking me to pop in to try a natural wine that “tastes like rain on a hot day”. So, I decided to make my monthly visit to...
Leading local theatre company OVO is launching a new community ensemble aimed at giving local people the chance to perform in high quality productions in a professional environment. The initiative is the first in OVO’s new education and outreach strand, which will open up a range of participation and training opportunities...
Chris Lewis looks at changes taking place at the local charity supporting the homeless and people in need...
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