In June 2024, Old Albanians’ Cricket Club hosted some of the greatest names to have played the game of cricket, with more than 1,000 people watching the sport’s legends take on local players. A networking lunch saw 400 diners sit down in a marquee for a three-course meal and entertainment, followed...
Sustainable clothing and gift brand Tommy & Lottie and creative stitching fashion upcycling business The Fabric Folk are hosting a free Bee Day event at George Street Canteen on Saturday May 16 from 10am-4pm. The event promises to be a joyful day of bees, creativity and community in the Canteen’s own...
Carshalton Athletic 1 St Albans City 0 (Isthmian League Premier Division)Report by Jess Unwin, photos by Jim Standen With the Robins desperately needing points to escape relegation, some might suggest it was no great shock that this last game of season 2025-26 ended in another disappointing defeat for Saints. But don’t tell...
Old Albanians Junior Saints U18s have made history by becoming the first girls team from both the club and county to reach the final of the RFU National Cup. Facing a long journey up to the north east of England and strong opposition in their semi-final from Houghton RFC, they seized...
A St Albans teenager has climbed the tallest mountain in Northern Ireland in a bid to raise money for his voluntary expedition to Cambodia. This July a group of Year 10 students from Samuel Ryder Academy will take part in a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the South East Asian nation to live...
A much‑loved children’s bug hotel at a community garden in Sopwell was destroyed in a deliberate arson attack on Thursday evening, leaving residents shocked and young volunteers heartbroken. Grow Community Sopwell, founded to bring residents together through gardening, sustainability and shared outdoor space, has been a cornerstone of the neighbourhood for...
Experience a week filled with style, glamour, and self-care right in the heart of St Albans city centre. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, beauty lover, or just want to browse, there’s something for everyone at St Albans Fashion & Beauty Week 2026. From Monday April 27 to Sunday May 3, the annual...
Council bosses are ploughing ahead in defending a High Court challenge over its decision to grant approval for 191 homes in Chiswell Green – and YOU are paying their legal fees. The case, which relates to Taylor Wimpey’s reserved matters application for the Rose Meadows development site – land off Chiswell...
A celebration of real ales featuring festivals, tastings, live talks and music events took place across St Albans last weekend. Coinciding with the annual National Members Meeting of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) taking place in St Albans for the first time in the organisation’s 55-year-history, the City of Ale event...
Villagers from communities across the St Albans district were out in force on Saturday to protest over the Government’s plans to concrete over the Green Belt. The Community Planning Alliance – made up of local campaigners from across the UK – organised a national Day of Action highlighting the urgency of...
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