The St Albans Times

03/07/2025

"The partnership plays a hugely important role in supporting and promoting the Abbey Line and my aim is to continue working with our partners to ensure that passengers on the Abbey Line have the best possible travelling experience.”

Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership

The Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership celebrated its 20th anniversary with past and present team members and stakeholders gathering to reminisce and to look to the future.

03/07/2025

"The production is packed with things that OVO do best – live music with talented actor-musicians moving seamlessly between roles, clever multi-functional scenery (watch out for the snooker table), fabulous costumes and all thanks to the vision of a hugely talented director."

Deborah Heath embraces the golden age of disco at the Roman Theatre Festival for OVO's ‘seventies take on the Bard’s comedy.

03/07/2025

"M Fest is about community, fun, and celebration. There’s something for everyone, kids, teens, parents, and grandparents alike. We’ve got music, activities, stalls, and loads of surprises, it really is the highlight of the summer for so many people around here, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back.”

We can't wait - we'll be there on Saturday, will you?

The Marlborough Science Academy, M Festival - St Albans Music Festival

There’s just a couple of days to go until this year’s M Festival – a popular community music event which is now in its 15th year.

03/07/2025

More photos from local events than you'll find anywhere else - check out our extensive picture spreads in this week's issue, including The Maltings Summer Sounds, Sausage and Cider Festival - St Albans, Summer In Nashville - St Albans, The Pioneer Club St Albans’ Glastonbury Open Day, and Harpenden Town Council's summer carnival...
Plus, the latest on the north St Albans development row, counting down the days to M Festival - St Albans Music Festival, the local impact of PIP changes, apricot ideas from FOOD by Elena, 170 years of local news in St Albans, reviews, opinion, features and so much more...
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Thanks to our incredible sponsors: Collinson Hall, EYES on St Albans, Abbey Theatre - St Albans, Lumin Wealth, Sherrards Solicitors, ArtShed, Brilliant Film Academy, Brilliant Theatre, Souvlaki City, Youth Talk, Foodies Festival.
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02/07/2025

“Young people need to be educated on this issue in order to counteract the rise of online influencers who have gained some notoriety with their extreme views against women.”

Twenty-five students at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School took part in a session led by PC Jo Busch which addressed the matter of how people can be active bystanders – to help de-escalate male violence against women and girls if they witness it.

02/07/2025

"Follow the story, the music, their ground breaking hits ‘She’s Not There’ and ‘Time of the Season’ and the enduring influence of their genre defying sound."
The Odyssey Cinema, St Albans, The Zombies

Zombie singer Colin Blunstone has welcomed the news that the British invasion icons are returning to their St Albans roots for a special screening of their captivating documentary ‘Hung up on a Dream’.

01/07/2025

We were there for one of the best nights of the year so far!
The Maltings Summer Sounds, UP WE POP ,,, The Maltings, St Albans ,,,,, The Alternative Beauty & Fragrance, Clipso St Albans, Maltings Shopping Centre, Vache Bleue Galleries UK and more!

The Maltings Summer Sounds was one of the highlights of the city calendar so far this year.

01/07/2025

"The live cam has become a powerful reminder of the beauty of the natural world and the important role our sacred spaces can play in supporting wildlife. We’re proud to share this journey with so many, and to play a part in protecting these extraordinary birds.”
St Albans Cathedral

The three Peregrine falcon chicks at St Albans Cathedral have now been ringed at the age of three weeks - and they're all males.

01/07/2025

We've dozens more photos from the weekend in this week's edition of the St Albans Times...
Sausage and Cider Festival - St Albans
Ibiza Orchestra Experience - St Albans
Summer In Nashville - St Albans

From clubfloor classics, through sausages, cider and noughties pop, and ending up with country and western, there was a diverse mix of entertainment at the Smallford campus of Oaklands College this weekend.

01/07/2025

"We want to find out what the options are for continuing with the St Albans Mayoralty..."
Mayor of St Albans

Whether St Albans' historic Mayoralty continues in the wake of local government reorganisation will be determined in the coming weeks.

30/06/2025

“There has been significant work by officers to make sure we are listening to a range of groups and acting on their feedback, but we know there is more to do and that people feel disengaged. I am determined that their voices will be heard in the next phase of our improvement journey.”

Has the change in administration at County Hall resulted in any major improvements to HCC’s SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) provision?

30/06/2025

"If things are looking a bit blurry, stingy, or just not quite right, it might not be your imagination – and you’re certainly not alone."
EYES on St Albans

At EYES on St Albans, we’re here to help you navigate the changes with clarity (both literal and metaphorical). Grab a brew and we’ll explain how.