St Albans Review

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:57:52 +0100
On This Day: New playground and multi-use games area unveiled at St Albans school
A new playground and multi-use games area was unveiled at Alban City School in St Albans.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:58:00 +0100
College hosts event to recognise employers and learners
An evening of recognition put employers and learners in the spotlight for their dedication, partnership and achievement.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:29 +0100
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:57:45 +0100
Man dies after being found seriously injured in car park
Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Hertfordshire are seeking information about a car they believe he was last seen in.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:05:22 +0100
Police hunting man after pick-up truck collides with group outside pub
Police are hunting a man wanted in connection with an incident in which a pick-up truck collided with a group of people outside a pub in Hatfield.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:02 +0100
1,500-home mega development marks latest plan in new Hemel scheme
A major new 1,500-home  "garden community" could take shape named North Hemel Hempstead.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:28:03 +0100
Police hunt man wanted on recall to prison as public told to 'call 999'
Police continue to hunt a man with links to Markyate and Hemel Hempstead wanted on recall to prison continues.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:54:31 +0100
Man barred from entering St Albans restaurants after theft
A man has been barred from entering any St Albans restaurant after being charged with theft.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:51:46 +0100
Andrew Tate’s legal action against CPS over names of alleged victims thrown out
Andrew and Tristan Tate’s bid to bring a legal challenge against the Crown Prosecution Service after it did not disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings has been thrown out by a High Court judge.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:46:00 +0100
Carers 'bundled suspect into car' after boy was thrown into crocodile pit
The carers of a man suspected of throwing a three-year-old boy into a crocodile enclosure reportedly bundled him into a car moments after the incident.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:22 +0100
Helicopter and aircraft come close to mid-air collision over London Colney
Two aircraft narrowly avoided a mid-air collision over London Colney in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:21:15 +0100
Car park behind Harpenden store littered with drugs and rubbish
A car park in Harpenden has been cleared of drug litter and rubbish following reports of anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:48:06 +0100
Care workers honoured at glittering county awards ceremony
A glittering awards ceremony has honoured the dedication and impact of care professionals in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:40:41 +0100
College students create mental health campaign for charity
A group of students has put their skills to the test by tackling a real-world marketing brief.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 23 personal bests at event number 685
St Albans parkrun welcomed 286 participants for its 685th event at Verulamium Park.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:52:02 +0100
M&S brings back school uniform sale - exact date to beat the back to school rush
Marks & Spencer is launching 20% off its entire school uniform range from July 2, in one of the biggest school uniform discounts of the summer.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Urban spa latest business to move into £64m St Albans development
An urban spa is set to become the latest business to move into the Jubilee Square development in St Albans.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:07:25 +0100
Pair arrested in connection with theft of stolen goods valued at £1,600
Two woman have been arrested in connection with the theft of suspected stolen goods from Welwyn Garden City.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:59:46 +0100
Why a 'magnificent' WW2 plane made multiple passes over Bricket Wood
Residents were left amazed as a "magnificent" historic plane flew over Bricket Wood and circled nearby.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:19:25 +0100
Update on works that have closed busy St Albans road for nearly a month
Cadent Gas has provided an update on works which have left a busy St Albans road closed for nearly a month.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:32:49 +0100
A Midsummer Night's Dream set for open-air performance
An open-air Shakespeare performance is set to bring magic and laughter to the stage this summer.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:06:54 +0100
Ryder Cup founder honoured with blue plaque in St Albans
A new blue plaque has been unveiled in St Albans to honour the man who gave his name to golf’s most famous trophy - the Ryder Cup.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:48:24 +0100
Update after 'big bang' and police presence in Chiswell Green
An update has been published after a "big bang" was heard across the district and a large police presence was spotted in Chiswell Green.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:57 +0100
Child sex abuse investigators to receive annual mental health checks
Hertfordshire Constabulary officers who investigate online child sexual abuse are undergoing annual psychological health screenings by the force, it has been revealed.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:18 +0100
All train services between Bedford and London resume after fatal crash
All Thameslink train services are set to resume between Bedford and London following a fatal crash and days of complex recovery work.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Free family-friendly event with live music and workshops takes place next weekend
Art on the Common returns to Harpenden's Rothamsted Park next weekend.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:18:09 +0100
St Albans Council accused of ‘secrecy’ over £6.5m redevelopment
St Albans City & District Council has been accused of “secrecy” in its handling of the proposed William Bird Pavilion redevelopment.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0100
Breast cancer diagnosis prompts major life change for Hertfordshire woman
A breast cancer diagnosis became a turning point that led to a new purpose and career for one Harpenden woman.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:34:21 +0100
Woman hospitalised after pick-up truck collides with group outside pub
A Ford Ranger collided into a group of people outside a pub in Hatfield yesterday, leaving one woman needing hospital treatment.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0100
Chief fire officer warns against swimming in open water
Parents are being urged to warn children of the dangers of swimming in open water.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0100
New parish council could represent thousands of residents
A new parish council could soon be established to represent thousands of residents in St Albans.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:01:21 +0100
Missing person last seen two months ago found
Police have issued an appeal for help to find a woman who has been missing from Verulam Road in St Albans for two months.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:06:17 +0100
Police day of action sees cocaine, cash and offensive weapon seized
Seven people have been arrested following a day of police action targeting criminal activity.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:34:46 +0100
FOUND: Missing boy, 12, from Hemel Hempstead
Police have confirmed a missing 12-year-old boy from Hemel Hempstead has now been found.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published two death notices in the last seven days.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home in St Albans with garden office on the market for £1.1m
A four-bedroom detached house in Rowlatt Drive, St Albans, built in 2020, is on the market for £1,100,000.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0100
Burst water main disrupts traffic outside Harpenden school
A burst water main is affecting traffic outside St George's School on Sun Lane, Harpenden.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0100
Hundreds attend 'incredible' London Colney Pride event after cancellation
A cancelled Pride event in London Colney returned in full force with an "incredible" festival of music and entertainment.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0100
15-year-old boys charged with St Albans motorbike theft
A pair of 15-year-old boys have been charged with a motorbike theft in St Albans.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0100
IN PHOTOS: Duchess of Gloucester visits St Albans secondary school
The Duchess of Edinburgh joined celebrations as a St Albans secondary school marked a significant milestone.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0100
Transport Secretary thanks first responders to fatal Bedford train crash
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has thanked rail staff and first responders to a fatal train crash near Bedford.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0100
Car bursts into flames on Harpenden residential road
An update has been published following a car fire on a residential road in Harpenden.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0100
Whipsnade Zoo to close early due to extreme heat
Whipsnade Zoo has confirmed it will close early today due to the extreme heat.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0100
All trains cancelled on St Albans Abbey Line after wire damage
St Albans rail passengers are facing disruption after damage to the overhead electric wires forced the closure of all lines.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:20 +0100
Medical records for boy attacked by crocodile at Cambs zoo in data 'breach'
The medical records of a young boy who was attacked by a crocodile at Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo were accessed by up to 40 members of staff.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:40:27 +0100
Almost £173,000 in unpaid business rates written off by council
Almost £173,000 in unpaid business rates have been written off by St Albans City & District Council.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:36:56 +0100
On This Day: St Albans pupil wins cooking competition
A talented pupil from St Albans made headlines after winning a prestigious cooking competition.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:17:26 +0100
'Extreme weather' forces popular St Albans garden centre to close early
Aylett Nurseries garden centre in St Albans will be shutting early today (June 25) due to the current high temperatures.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:42:15 +0100
Picturesque St Albans gastropub celebrates 'wonderful' last ten years
The Prae Wood Arms Pub ins St Albans is looking back on a "wonderful" ten years in the area.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:24:01 +0100
St Albans man handed five-year Sexual Risk Order to protect women and girls
A man in his 20s from St Albans has been handed a five-year Sexual Risk Order (SRO).

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