St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has visited homelessness charity Emmaus Hertfordshire’s new store in St Albans to celebrate their return to the city. The store, which opened in January at 1 Lockey House in the former Virgin Bank premises, is now also home to a new eBay hub which launched with...
A former pupil has been appointed as the new headteacher of Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School - succeeding Declan Linnane in the role. Andrew Dunne, who once walked the school’s corridors as a student, will be taking up the position at the start of the autumn term on September 1. Currently headteacher at...
The St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards return for 2026, celebrating the incredible businesses, teams and individuals who make the city such a vibrant place to shop, dine and visit. The awards are brought to you by The Maltings Shopping Centre and the St Albans Times, recognising the very best...
Is St Albans seeing a shift in the balance of power as residents grow increasingly dissatisfied with both local and national politics? In last May’s county council elections, Reform UK came second in the divisions of St Albans East, North and South and St Stephen’s, beating the Conservatives in each area. Elsewhere...
Parents today are navigating a fast-moving digital world, facing rising pressures on young people, and an ever-changing landscape of future pathways. Locally, St Columba’s College aims to not only understands these pressures but actively support families through them, something which is promoted by deputy head Katie Marson. Speaking to her this week...
A critically acclaimed school drama company has brought down the house again after winning a major youth drama festival for the second year running. Launched in December 2024, The Marlborough Science Academy’s Drama Company is made up of students across Years 8-13 who have successfully auditioned to take part in school...
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Camille Leavold MBE, CEO of St Albans-based Abbots Care, a family-run homecare support business. Camille also serves as a non-executive board member of the Homecare Association and in...
As the private wealth landscape evolves in 2026, clients’ needs are shaped by key trends, from intergenerational planning to the desire for more accessible, face-to-face advice. At Sherrards, our expanded St Albans Private Wealth team is perfectly placed to respond. Passing Wealth to the Next Generation With more expertise on the ground...
St Albans Musical Theatre Company is putting on a production of The SpongeBob Musical, the bold and imaginative stage show that brings the cartoon world of Bikini Bottom to vibrant life. When a mysterious volcano threatens to destroy their undersea world, SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends must come together to save...
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