St Albans Review
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published four death notices in the last seven days
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000The 'hidden gem' Hertfordshire bakery nestled within an industrial park
If you're on the hunt for a stunning independent bakery dubbed a "hidden gem" by locals, then look no further.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:44:32 +0000How much it costs to live in the vibrant Herts village once home to a Spice Girl
Spice Girls alum Lady Victoria Beckham grew up in the Hertfordshire village of Goffs Oak. Here's what it costs to live there.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:41:27 +0000Full weekend closure of key Hertfordshire roundabout
Motorists face more disruption at the Park Street Roundabout in Hertfordshire starting on November 14
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000Road in St Albans set to temporarily close this month - here's the details
Motorists could face a temporary road closure in St Albans under plans for works in Watling View
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:22:44 +0000Met Office forecasts snow for the UK in coming days - where 9cm per hour could fall
The Met Office has forecast snow from Monday (November 16), with falls expected in Scotland, Wales, and northern England - see exactly where.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:28:31 +0000Airline used by Jet2 and TUI ceases operations after 16 years in sudden closure
Slovakian airline AirExplore ceased operations on November 10, 2026, ending ACMI flights for UK carriers Jet2 and TUI.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:25:37 +0000Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 8 exit leaked as fans split over decision
Who left Strictly last night? The Week eight elimination for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has been leaked online.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:42:44 +0000The spectacular Hertfordshire village that feels frozen in time
Tucked away on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, you wouldn't be mistaken for thinking Aldbury feels almost untouched by time.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:34:49 +0000The stunning Hertfordshire hamlet that feels a world away from London
Little more than an hour's drive away, you might not expect to find a hamlet surrounded by rolling countryside so close to London.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:47:33 +0000Family's desperate plea after 'fun-loving' woman 'set on fire' in block of flats
The family of an 80-year-old woman who sustained life-threatening injuries after she was "set on fire" in Watford have spoken out.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000Picturesque village on the Hertfordshire border with eye-catching name
There are plenty of unusual place names across Hertfordshire, but few are quite as eye-catching as Ugley.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000The centuries-old Hertfordshire pub home to 'amazing' food with a twist
If you're looking for a centuries-old pub that's home to "amazing food" then look no further than The Waggoners in Ayot Green.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:57:53 +0000Police searching for missing girl, 13, as public told to 'call 999 immediately'
Police are searching for a teenage girl who has gone missing from Welwyn Garden City.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000St Albans charity handed King's Award for Voluntary Service 2026
St Albans Good Neighbour Scheme has been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 04:01:00 +00009,300 Hertfordshire adults dependent on alcohol, but just one in four gets treatment
Around 9,300 Hertfordshire adults are alcohol-dependent, yet only one in four receives treatment; 3,700 use opiates or crack cocaine, council data shows.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000Three-day road closure planned for road in St Albans due to utility works
A section of a road in St Albans is set to close to vehicles for utility works this month
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:53:10 +0000Microsoft issues important update for all users following global outage
Microsoft has issued an update, telling its customers that it has now fully restored its services after the global outage that started on Thursday this week.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:51:34 +0000UK airline ordered into compulsory liquidation 7 years after being founded
The virtual UK airline Global Airlines has been ordered into compulsory liquidation seven years after it was founded in 2019
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:49:08 +00002 Tesco products recalled as shoppers warned 'do not eat' them
Two pie products sold at Tesco have been recalled due to incorrect labelling, posing a health risk to some shoppers.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:47:33 +0000Millions could be affected by DWP benefits decision – full limits revealed
The DWP plans to freeze the Benefit Cap for 2027/28. See the proposed weekly, monthly and annual limits for couples and single households.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:44:19 +0000Government confirms new State Pension rates – see how much pensioners will get
Government confirms new State Pension rates – see how much pensioners will get, with the full new State Pension rising to £250.70 a week
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:00:24 +0000Latest as schools, councils and GP surgeries in Hertfordshire hit by Microsoft outage
A global Microsoft outage is continuing to affect services including Teams and Outlook. Here's how the issue is impacting Hertfordshire.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:27:23 +0000'Passion and commitment' behind award nomination for St Albans restaurant
Restaurant Samrat in St Albans has been shortlisted in the Asian Curry Awards 2026
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:25:48 +0000'It's Being not Banksy' - artist shares heartwarming story behind veteran mural
The artist behind Banksy-esque graffiti on a Park Street pub has come forward to share the heartwarming story behind his Remembrance Day work.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:32:00 +0000Man arrested after 80-year-old woman found on fire in Herts flats
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of an 80-year-old woman, Brenda Raymond, found on fire in a Hertfordshire block of flats.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:06:00 +0000Union Jacks and St George's crosses appear on lampposts across London Colney
Union Jacks and St George's crosses are appearing on lampposts across London Colney a year after a national campaign began.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:29:41 +0000Road through Hemel Hempstead Old Town closed for filming today
Hemel Hempstead Old Town High Street is closed today for filming today (November 13).
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000Listed: Latest planning applications submitted to St Albans City and District Council
Plans for a new home in Smallford and rooflight details for a listed building in St Albans are among the latest planning applications submitted to the council
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:22:52 +0000Met Police opens investigation into David Walliams after sexual offences allegations
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into David Walliams after a number of allegations of serious sexual offences
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:21:26 +0000DWP Universal Credit claimants face new payment rates - check what you could get
The DWP has confirmed new Universal Credit rates from April 2027, with monthly payments rising for single claimants, couples and families with children.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:19:51 +0000PM gives flat owners new powers to challenge 'unfair' service charges
Millions of leaseholders are set to gain new powers to challenge unfair service charges.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:18:32 +0000Royal Mint Beatrix Potter 50p coin sells for more than 400 times face value on eBay
A 2016 Royal Mint Peter Rabbit 50p coin, from the sought after Beatrix Potter collection, sold on eBay for more than £200
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:45:43 +0000Aldi shoppers can snap up heated airer for £29.99 less than half Beldray price
Aldi is bringing back some of its most popular winter Specialbuys to the middle aisle, including a £29.99 heated clothes airer and an £11.99 Oodie dupe
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:40:18 +0000'Best ever' rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is 100 years old returns to UK stores
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is more than 100 years old has returned to the UK.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:38:01 +0000M&S apologises after customer ate 'crispy moth' lurking in tortilla chips
Suzanne Bailey says she found a moth in M&S tortilla crisps served with a family meal. M&S apologised and said it was investigating.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:37:46 +0000Is Microsoft still down? Thousands report issues with Outlook and other apps
Microsoft users have reported issues with several apps including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:37:32 +0000MoneySavingExpert warns Virgin customers to check for 'sneaky' paid add-on
MoneySavingExpert says Virgin Experience Days shoppers should check for a £9.99 annual membership they may not have intended to buy.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:34:20 +0000DWP disability benefit increase from 2027 for people who need care or mobility help
The DWP has confirmed new Universal Credit rates from April 2027, with payments rising for people who need care or help with mobility
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:56:22 +0000Aldi imposes two-per-customer limit on its most sought-after Christmas advert toy
Aldi's Kevin the Carrot Christmas toys are back in stores from November 12, with Cauli Dog, festive plushies and decorations from £3.49.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:22:00 +0000Herts and Cambs residents urged to get winter-ready with three simple steps
The NHS is urging people in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire to take simple steps now to protect their health and prepare for winter.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:08:58 +0000Tributes paid to Harpenden charity founder who helped hundreds of children
Tributes have been paid to Loretta Ramswell, founder of the Harpenden Child Contact Centre (HCCC), who died in early October.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:07:45 +0000Herts domestic abuse survivors to be able to bring pets into safe accommodation
Hertfordshire plans pet-friendly safe accommodation for domestic abuse survivors, increasing units from 66 to around 76 and expanding specialist support.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:11:18 +0000'No plans' to remove David Walliams books from Hertfordshire libraries
Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed whether books by David Walliams will be removed from libraries after he was accused of sexual misconduct.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:50:15 +0000Police release e-fit of man sought over serious sexual offence in Herts park
Police have released an e-fit of a man sought over a serious sexual offence in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:40:34 +0000Former cop who shared sensitive data would have been sacked, panel finds
Former Hertfordshire PC Alexandra Nicolaou would have been sacked after sharing sensitive police data and unlawfully accessing records, misconduct panel found.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:46:00 +000020,000 expected at Harpenden Christmas Carnival with parade and lights switch-on
Harpenden Christmas Carnival returns on November 22, with a parade, Santa, live entertainment, market, fairground rides and 5pm Christmas lights switch-on.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:29:54 +0000'Your new favourite coffee spot' coming soon to St Albans city centre
Kikas Coffee and Bakery is coming soon to Victoria Street, St Albans.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:08:54 +0000Window damaged after 'firearms discharge' near Hertfordshire park
A window has been damaged in what police believe to be a firearms discharge near East Drive Recreation Ground, Watford.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:41:00 +0000Joe Swash to star in Beauty and the Beast pantomime at St Albans' Alban Arena
Joe Swash stars in Beauty and the Beast pantomime at St Albans’ Alban Arena this Christmas, with BSL and relaxed performances from December 4 to January 3, 2027.