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St Albans MP backs Philomena's Law - St Albans Times A bill named after one of St Albans' most famous residents has won the backing of local MP Daisy Cooper.

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Amazon Queen: St Albans' own Asha Banks is topping the charts with My Fault: London - St Albans Times Just a few weeks after its high profile Leicester Square premiere, the streaming debut of original film My Fault: London saw it hit the top of the charts for Amazon Prime.

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Harpenden parking row: Reduced footfall continues in town centre - St Albans Times Claims that reduced footfall was down to the school holidays have been refuted as the downturn in customers visiting Harpenden has continued.

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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.

Thames Water shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.

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,

"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."

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.

“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."

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.

“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.”

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...

"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."

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.

“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.”

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.

“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."

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...

"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."

WASPI generation’s anger over lack of compensation - St Albans Times Born in the 1950s and known as WASPI women (Women Against State Pension Inequality), in 2018 they had their pensionable age extended in a bid to bring their pension age in line with men.

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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.

Well worth checking out!

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!

We were delighted to play our part in judging their nomination...

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.

What does Daisy think about the new Parliament?

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...

There are some delicious ideas here...

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.

Time to get your diaries out...

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.

A perfect destination after a long ramble across the fields...

Bricket Wood Menorah vandalised ahead of lighting ceremony - St Albans Times The Bricket Wood community has been left shocked after the village's Menorah was vandalised ahead of its grand lighting for Chanukah.

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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.

It only seems a few months ago that we were launching the first edition...

Gingerbread pubs have become a new city tradition - St Albans Times Guesswork and creativity in equal measures go into the mix to create gingerbread replicas of St Albans pubs which have been produced every Christmas for the past three years.

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St Albans postboxes initiative proves huge fundraising success - St Albans Times This year's St Albans Postboxes campaign has been the busiest yet, as organisers wait to hear whether they've achieved a world record...

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St Albans joins alliance of Herts councils opposing unitary authorities - St Albans Times SADC leader Cllr Paul de Kort has signed a joint statement released by 10 Herts councils rejecting proposals for local government reform.

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Why not celebrate this Christmas at a church near you? - St Albans Times There will be services of all kinds in churches across the St Albans district on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – from fun informal Nativities to midnight Communions.

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Is this the end of St Albans district council? - St Albans Times Has the death knell sounded for St Albans City and District Council after half a century as our local authority?

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The Marshalswick Elf brings Christmas cheer while fundraising for St Albans charities - St Albans Times For the third year in a row, the sound of bells can be heard jingling across Marshalswick, heralding the return of a much-loved festive tradition. Self-professed “runner, mum and lover of fun” Anna Ba...

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‘Lack of transparency is a failure of the democratic process’ - St Albans Times Gee Smedley, who runs the CLASH and Save North St Albans Greenbelt campaigns, said major alterations to a scheme for 150 houses on land off Harpenden Road were being dismissed as non-material amendmen...

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Video: MP Daisy rocks The Horn - St Albans Times St Albans MP Daisy Cooper took to the stage of iconic St Albans music venue The Horn for a show-stopping performance of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.

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