St Albans Times
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Independent, insightful and informative local news for the city and district of St Albans. Partner on St Albans Retailer of the Year. We cover the stories the mainstream media ignore.
April 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Thames Water shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Thames Water’s continued failings over sewage in the River Ver - St Albans Times
Thames Water's Markyate wastewater treatment works has been releasing sewage into the River Ver continuously for more than 1,000 hours since December 12.
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January 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Thames Water shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
"The previous Conservative Government promised us, the people of west Hertfordshire, that we would get a new A&E hospital at Watford General and even claimed that it was fully funded. We can now see that those claims were nothing more than lies."
Waiting game continues for new west Herts hospital - St Albans Times
The construction of a new hospital on the site of Watford General Hospital is not expected to start until between 2032 to 2034,
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January 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
"The previous Conservative Government promised us, the people of west Hertfordshire, that we would get a new A&E hospital at Watford General and even claimed that it was fully funded. We can now see that those claims were nothing more than lies."
“We are extremely proud to be working with Marc on this important project. As a progressive cultural hub for Hertfordshire and beyond, it’s crucial that the stories we tell through our exhibitions are inclusive and open for everyone."
Museum photography exhibition reveals grim reality of homelessness in modern day Britain - St Albans Times
Stark images of rough sleepers and people living in abject poverty have gone on display at St Albans Museum + Gallery.
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January 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
“We are extremely proud to be working with Marc on this important project. As a progressive cultural hub for Hertfordshire and beyond, it’s crucial that the stories we tell through our exhibitions are inclusive and open for everyone."
“I feel part of the community and want to engage in other social initiatives. I’ve made a great group of friends, I feel fitter, happier and less isolated.”
Empowering women to get involved with community football - St Albans Times
Empower, held at Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre (playing pitch) and Cotlandswick in London Colney, aims to improve confidence and fitness for women.
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January 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
“I feel part of the community and want to engage in other social initiatives. I’ve made a great group of friends, I feel fitter, happier and less isolated.”
"Wheat is one of the most ubiquitous of grains and two of its most popular incarnations – pasta and bread – are stalwarts of the typical UK diet."
Grain expectations - St Albans Times
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, explores the benefits of adding more grains to your diet...
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January 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
"Wheat is one of the most ubiquitous of grains and two of its most popular incarnations – pasta and bread – are stalwarts of the typical UK diet."
“I think a lot of people don’t like going to guitar shops because stereotypically they’re run by old grumpy men who think they know better than them, so I guess it’s a little bit fresh having the place to yourself and being able to just play what you want.”
Trash Boat guitarist's musical treasure trove at St Albans shop - St Albans Times
Ryan Hyslop is part of Trash Boat, formed in St Albans in 2014, and the owner of rare and vintage guitar shop The 58 Sound, based in London Road.
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January 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“I think a lot of people don’t like going to guitar shops because stereotypically they’re run by old grumpy men who think they know better than them, so I guess it’s a little bit fresh having the place to yourself and being able to just play what you want.”
“Years of chronic neglect of council garage sites in London Colney are a magnet for anti-social behaviour, and this is just the latest tragic example."
Concern for rough sleepers using derelict garages in London Colney - St Albans Times
Rough sleepers have moved into dangerous and derelict garages in London Colney to escape freezing temperatures, raising further questions about the long-term future of the site.
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January 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
“Years of chronic neglect of council garage sites in London Colney are a magnet for anti-social behaviour, and this is just the latest tragic example."
"The Labour Government’s proposals for English devolution would see county and district councils scrapped and replaced by new unitary authorities and elected Mayors, but no clarification has been provided for what this will mean for local civic Mayorships."
What does devolution mean for future of St Albans Mayor? - St Albans Times
The Labour Government’s proposals for English devolution would see county and district councils scrapped and replaced by new unitary authorities and elected Mayors, but no clarification has been provi...
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January 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"The Labour Government’s proposals for English devolution would see county and district councils scrapped and replaced by new unitary authorities and elected Mayors, but no clarification has been provided for what this will mean for local civic Mayorships."
Well worth checking out!
Introducing Glaze, George Street's daring new bakery - St Albans Times
Oliver Broxton, 18, who was born and bred in Chiswell Green, is the creative force behind Glaze, located at 19 George Street.
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January 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Well worth checking out!
We were delighted to play our part in judging their nomination...
St Albans Postboxes is a record-breaking success - St Albans Times
St Albans has knitted (and crocheted) its way into the Guinness World Records with the largest ever display of textile post box toppers - 102 in total!
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January 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We were delighted to play our part in judging their nomination...
What does Daisy think about the new Parliament?
Daisy Cooper dissects decisions of new Labour Government - St Albans Times
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper, now the Liberal Democrats’ Treasury spokesperson as well as deputy party leader, assesses the first few months of the new Labour Government.
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January 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
What does Daisy think about the new Parliament?
There are some delicious ideas here...
Resolutions reimagined: foodie plans for 2025 - St Albans Times
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, is on a mission to declutter her festive food supplies...
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January 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
There are some delicious ideas here...
Time to get your diaries out...
What’s coming up in St Albans over 2025? - St Albans Times
2025 is going to be a spectacular year in St Albans with an exciting What’s On programme packed with festivals, tours, events and more.
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January 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Time to get your diaries out...
A perfect destination after a long ramble across the fields...
Restaurant review: The John Bunyan - St Albans Times
James Cameron gets his walking boots on to visit country pub The John Bunyan, out past Sandridge in Coleman Green.
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December 31, 2024 at 10:41 AM
A perfect destination after a long ramble across the fields...
It only seems a few months ago that we were launching the first edition...
Celebrating the first 100 issues of the St Albans Times - St Albans Times
Despite hitting a milestone 100 issues, there was a reluctance at the St Albans Times to appear too self-congratulatory in marking the occasion.
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December 31, 2024 at 10:40 AM
It only seems a few months ago that we were launching the first edition...
