St Albans Review
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:52:11 +0100'Dangerous driving' arrest after cyclist dies in crash
A man has been arrested after a cyclist tragically died in a crash on Thorley Street, in Bishop's Stortford.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0100Unique wellness centre 'overwhelmed' with support during first month in St Albans
The manager of being wellness centre feels "overwhelmed" with support from St Albans during his first month in the city.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0100Popular preschoolers' festival returns to Hertfordshire with huge event
A festival for preschoolers will return to Hertfordshire in 2027 after years of requests from families.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:09:39 +0100Thameslink respond to 'unacceptable' parking price hike at St Albans station
Thameslink have responded after users of St Albans City Station labelled a parking price hike as "unacceptable".
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:22:17 +0100Northaw restaurant fire ruled as accidental as investigation continues
A fire that devasted Judges restaurant in Northaw has been ruled as accidental, with an investigation on the cause of the blaze continuing.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:42 +0100Police 'concerned' about missing man as public urged to 'call 999'
Police are concerned for a missing man missing from St Albans who could have travelled to East London on the Underground.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:41:52 +0100Description of suspect released after windows of discount shop 'smashed'
Police are appealing for information after a business burglary and three attempted business burglaries in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:21:16 +0100Hundreds enjoy free music festival at historic St Albans pub
Hundreds turned out for a day of live music and entertainment at a free summer festival.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Have your say on 20mph zones planned for Markyate
A 20mph speed limit could soon be introduced across 17 roads in Markyate near St Albans.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:18:41 +0100Village residents asked for views on proposed on-demand bus service
Residents are being invited to share their views on a proposed HertsLynx bus services in Redbourn.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0100Shadow the lovable dog is looking for a new home
In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, Shadow asks: "Can you give me a home?"
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:53 +0100Man charged with stealing streetlamps and lanterns worth £1m appears in court
A man accused of stealing streetlamps and lanterns across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire worth £1 million has made his first appearance in court.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:44:49 +0100Award-winning Herts country pub changes hands after 28 years
The Alford Arms pub in Frithsden, near Berkhamsted, has changed hands for the first time in almost three decades.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:04:46 +0100Boyzlife confirm St Albans show as part of 2027 tour
Boyzlife are heading back on tour and will be coming to The Alban Arena next year.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:43:44 +0100On This Day: Tree surgeons carve owl sculpture in Harpenden
Tree surgeons in Harpenden transformed a potentially mundane task into a work of art by carving an owl sculpture from a tree stump.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:38:47 +0100Popular outdoor cinema event in St Albans park axed
An outdoor cinema event in St Albans has been cancelled, disappointing film fans and families alike.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:13:12 +0100Restaurant 'utterly heartbroken' but determined to rebuild after devastating fire
Owners of Northaw restaurant Judges have said they are "utterly heartbroken", but have defiantly said it will rebuild after a devastating fire.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:38:52 +0100On This Day: ‘Suspicious device’ safely detonated in St Albans
A suspicious device was safely detonated via controlled explosion in St Albans.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:22:39 +0100St Albans pair charged in connection with 20 shoplifting offences
Two people have been charged in connection with 20 shoplifting offences in St Albans.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:14:35 +0100Decision on 84-home development delayed after skylark concerns
A decision on whether 84 homes can be built on the Green Belt in Sandridge has been delayed after concerns were raised about skylark protection measures.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:39:25 +0100Hertfordshire M1, M25, and A1(M) motorway closures confirmed for this week
Motorway closures in Hertfordshire have been confirmed for this week by National Highways - with the M1, M25, and A1(M) all affected.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:32:23 +0100In pictures - Verulamium Park suffers as Hertfordshire drought roars on
Verulamium Park is one of many green spaces across the district suffering amid an ongoing drought and high temperatures.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:24:54 +0100Aldi launches new funding scheme for sports clubs
Grassroots sports clubs are being encouraged to apply for a new funding opportunity.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:50:46 +0100Community garden damaged during 'break-in' on same night as café 'burglary'
A community garden in Chiswell Green was "broken into" on the same night that Lazy Llama café was allegedly burgled.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:28:15 +0100No injuries in Northaw restaurant fire as brave crews battle blaze for 12 hours
No one was injured following a huge fire at a restaurant in Northaw yesterday, with firefighters battling the blaze for almost 12 hours.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:28:55 +0100BMW seized on M25 after driver spotted 'using phone' at the wheel
A BMW was seized after its driver was allegedly spotted using their mobile phone at the wheel on the M25 in South Mimms.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100St Albans parkrun results: 46 personal bests at event number 690
St Albans parkrun welcomed 375 participants for its 690th event at Verulamium Park.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:50:45 +0100County council backs national care service after PM announcement
The Prime Minister’s announcement to accelerate social care reform in the UK has been welcomed by a county council.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:34:06 +0100Appeal after parcels 'stolen' from St Albans doorstep
The alleged theft of parcels from a St Albans doorstep have sparked a police appeal.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:02:15 +0100RECAP: Firefighters battling restaurant kitchen blaze
Firefighters are battling a blaze at Judges restaurant in Northaw this afternoon. We'll bring you more as we get it.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0100Herts County Council responds to PM's Mayoral Strategy Authority plan
Hertfordshire County Council has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on increased financial powers for areas with a Mayoral Strategy Authority and commitment to increased devolution in England.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:51:43 +0100On This Day: St Albans South Signal Box reopen to the public
The historic St Albans South Signal Box reopened to the public after a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:53:34 +0100Firefighters battling blaze at Hertfordshire building site
Firefighters are battling a blaze that has broken out at a building site in Hoddesdon.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:39:36 +0100Watchdog orders police to review 'homophobic assumptions' in suspected blackmail case
The police watchdog has ordered Herts Constabulary to review whether "homophobic assumptions" played a role in its investigation into the sudden death of a gay man.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:19:31 +0100Bowling club celebrates week of victories
A bowling club celebrated a week of victories.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:15:40 +0100First phase of 8,500-home 'new town' development in Hertfordshire approved
Phase one of an 8,500-home "new town" development in Hertfordshire has been approved.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:10:49 +0100Warning after 'carelessly' discarded cigarette starts fire on A414
A warning has been issued after a "carelessly discarded" cigarette set grass alight beside the A414 in St Albans.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:41:07 +0100Major housing scheme on Sandridge Green Belt recommended for approval
A major housing scheme targeting Sandridge Green Belt has been recommended for approval ahead of a council meeting tonight (August 3).
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:18 +0100Teenager rushed to hospital with serious head injury after attempted robbery
A teenager has suffered a serious head injury after an attempted robbery in Bishop's Stortford.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:52:03 +0100Read full outstanding Ofsted report for St Albans secondary school
Read the full outstanding report for Samuel Ryder Academy in St Albans under the new Ofsted guidelines.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:29:36 +0100Restoration work at caravan park to begin this month after major blaze
Building work is expected to begin this month to restore Ver Meadows caravan park in Redbourn after a major fire last summer.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:24:15 +0100Three arrests after woman 'sexually assaulted' near London Colney pub
Three have been arrested after a woman was "sexually assaulted" in Waterside, London Colney.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:01:11 +0100Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year
A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0100Hertfordshire leisure centre named one of the best in the UK
A leisure centre has been shortlisted for a prestigious UK-wide award celebrating excellence in physical activity and wellbeing.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:14:45 +0100Decision day looms for housing scheme behind Colney Heath pub
Decision day is fast approaching for a housing scheme proposed behind Colney Heath's only pub.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0100Hotel unveils fully refurbished health and fitness club
A hotel has unveiled a fully refurbished health and fitness club.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:24:33 +0100St Albans café owner 'feels like giving up' after second suspected burglary
The owner of Lazy Llama Café in Chiswell Green says she "feels like giving up" after being targeted by an alleged burglary for the second time.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:06:44 +0100Six homes to be built behind road - despite 96 objections - after appeal
Six homes can be built on “verdant” Radlett land behind a row of houses despite 96 objections after refusal was overturned at appeal.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published two death notices in the last seven days.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:44:00 +0100Herts police force named best in country for public confidence
A police force has been named the best in the country for public confidence.