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St Albans News November 17, 2018

A new era in a 1,000-year story: St Albans School welcomes first Year 7 girls
by Editor on October 2, 2026 at 11:21 am
St Albans School has reached a landmark moment in its 1,000-year history, welcoming its first girls into Year 7 – 35 years after girls first joined the school’s Sixth Form. Twenty girls joined the new First Form cohort this September, making up almost a quarter of the intake and marking a significant... The post A new era in a 1,000-year story: St Albans School welcomes first Year 7 girls appeared first on St Albans Times.
St Albans businesses urged to use their vote as BID ballot deadline approaches
by Editor on October 1, 2026 at 2:05 pm
With just over a week to go in the St Albans City Centre BID ballot, levy-paying businesses are being urged to use their vote before the ballot closes at 5pm on Thursday October 8. Businesses across St Albans City Centre have been sharing their reasons for voting yes for a... The post St Albans businesses urged to use their vote as BID ballot deadline approaches appeared first on St Albans Times.
St Albans and Harpenden food and drink businesses triumph in county awards
by Editor on October 1, 2026 at 1:51 pm
A trio of St Albans and Harpenden foodie businesses have been recognised among the best in the county in the Great Food Club Hertfordshire Awards 2026/7. Hundreds of nominations were submitted by Great Food Club members and readers during the summer, before finalists were selected across seven categories and judges... The post St Albans and Harpenden food and drink businesses triumph in county awards appeared first on St Albans Times.
Shottfield Close: 84 new homes approved for Sandridge despite Local Plan ‘protection’
by Editor on October 1, 2026 at 12:10 pm
Almost 10 acres of Green Belt land in Sandridge are to be concreted over with a massive development of 84 homes after councillors voted to approve a controversial new housing scheme. Arable land behind Shottfield Close in the village was given the green light for housing at last night’s meeting... The post Shottfield Close: 84 new homes approved for Sandridge despite Local Plan ‘protection’ appeared first on St Albans Times.
Park Street roundabout tree is saved from destruction – but others still face the axe
by Editor on October 1, 2026 at 11:22 am
Rail freight developer SEGRO has agreed to save a 70-80ft mature sycamore which faced being chopped down as part of the Park Street roundabout works taking place to accommodate the depot – but four other trees are still at risk. Last year Herts Highways proposed to destroy dozens of mature... The post Park Street roundabout tree is saved from destruction – but others still face the axe appeared first on St Albans Times.