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  • Introducing the River Ver Chalk Stream Challenge
    by Editor on April 21, 2026 at 10:25 am

    The Ver Valley Society has launched a Chalk Stream Challenge on the River Ver, offering the opportunity for young people to explore their local river and discover why chalk streams are so special. The challenge is suitable for schools, Scouts, Guides, similar groups and supervised, keen individuals. Not only is... The post Introducing the River Ver Chalk Stream Challenge appeared first on St Albans Times.

  • Was the real legend of Robin Hood actually invented here in St Albans?
    by Editor on April 21, 2026 at 10:22 am

    Did Robin in the Hood, the original outlaw hero, have his origins here in St Albans? That’s the fascinating premise behind a talk being given at St Albans Cathedral by Alan Cooper, associate professor of history at Colgate University in upstate New York. He has linked the Sherwood Forest bowman... The post Was the real legend of Robin Hood actually invented here in St Albans? appeared first on St Albans Times.

  • World Cup Packathon coming to Oaklands College
    by Editor on April 20, 2026 at 4:19 pm

    As the World Cup opens on June 11, something equally powerful will be happening a little closer to home at Oaklands College. The college is hosting The World Cup Packathon in partnership with Goods For Good — a 12-hour endurance charity event bringing together the Hertfordshire business community for a... The post World Cup Packathon coming to Oaklands College appeared first on St Albans Times.

  • St Albans vinyl store enjoys best-ever Record Store Day after customers queue overnight
    by Editor on April 20, 2026 at 1:28 pm

    A customer started queuing 19 hours before the doors opened at Empire Records in Heritage Close for this year’s Record Store Day. Saturday’s annual event – the 12th since RSD began – saw a staggering 500 exclusive records released, all of which are only available from independent record stores. National... The post St Albans vinyl store enjoys best-ever Record Store Day after customers queue overnight appeared first on St Albans Times.

  • New Nicholas Breakspear head wants to prepare his old school for a new and challenging future
    by Editor on April 20, 2026 at 11:18 am

    It’s been the best part of three decades since Andrew Dunne walked the corridors of Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as a student, and in September he will be returning in a very different role, that of headteacher. The previous head, Declan Linnane, who took over in September 2014, performed an... The post New Nicholas Breakspear head wants to prepare his old school for a new and challenging future appeared first on St Albans Times.

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