St Albans Review

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:35:35 +0100
Hertfordshire couple deny destroying Met Police investigation evidence
A couple from Hertfordshire has denied destroying evidence in an ongoing Met Police investigation, a court has heard.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:39:28 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:33:10 +0100
Why fire crews will be in St Albans city centre today
Herts County Council (HCC) has explained why firefighters and engines will be in and around St Albans city centre today.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:11:05 +0100
Plans unveiled for 1,200 home neighbourhood and school
Up to 1,200 homes, a school, care home, synagogue and new sports pitches could be built on land between Cowley Hill and Well End Road near Radlett.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100
Ambulance trust named among England's best with 999 calls averaging two seconds
East of England Ambulance Service has been recognised as one of the best performing in the country.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0100
Police reminder for Herts dog owners amid severe weather warning
Herts police are reminding dog owners not to leave pets in vehicles as warm weather continues.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:37:01 +0100
Driver killed in train crash near Bedford named as family pay tribute
The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Herts dad pockets life-changing prize in EuroMillions lottery
A dad from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire has won a life-changing EuroMillions prize.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0100
New apprenticeship scheme aims to transform lives of young children
A new apprenticeship programme at The University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield is aiming to transform early years education.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:07:47 +0100
Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition
Rail experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford where 100 people were injured.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0100
This hidden garden in Hertfordshire has been called 'perfect' and it's free to visit
Bushey Rose Garden is free to visit and has been described as "perfect" by visitors.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:34:14 +0100
Children's park blighted by fly-tipped waste once again
A St Albans fly-tipping hotspot outside Fleetville Park has been blighted by waste once again.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:41:45 +0100
Fatal crash to disrupt services between Herts and London this week
Passengers are warned to expect disruption between St Albans and London for the next week following Friday's fatal train crash.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:48:35 +0100
Harry Potter star receives planning grant for eco-village in Herts
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been given permission to build an eco-village in Kimpton.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Nine in critical condition as 28 remain in hospital after fatal train crash
Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in critical condition, after a crash involving two trains near Bedford, police have confirmed.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:48:23 +0100
King 'greatly saddened' after driver killed and dozens hurt in train crash
King Charles is "greatly saddened" by a fatal train crash near Bedford which killed a driver and left dozens of passengers injured.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0100
5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month
Here are 5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
The 'brilliant' and 'fantastic' restaurant in Hertfordshire's poshest town
Losh Bar & Grill in Hertfordshire's poshest town, Harpenden, has been described as "fantastic" and "brilliant".

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:14:11 +0100
Eleven suffer 'very serious' injuries in Bedford rail crash
Eleven people suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured in the train collision near Bedford, East of England Ambulance Service has said.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:31:23 +0100
Person dies and several others injured in Bedford rail crash
One person has sadly died and several others injured in the Bedford rail crash, police have confirmed.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:39:52 +0100
'Avoid emergency departments' says hospital amid horror train crash
Stevenage's Lister Hospital, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital have asked the public to avoid its emergency departments while it deals with casualties from the train crash in Bedford.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:14:29 +0100
Bedford train crash witness says people 'crying and screaming'
A witness to the Bedford train crash says he heard “crying, screaming” and said some passengers seemed to have major injuries.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:10:58 +0100
RECAP: Person dies and more than 80 injured in Bedford train crash
We are hearing reports of a crash involving two trains in the Bedford area.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0100
What next for future of popular community Post Office branch?
MP Daisy Cooper has explained the uncertain future of a St Albans community Post Office as the branch looks for a new retailer.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:41:56 +0100
Police presence in car park of St Albans supermarket explained
A suspected stolen vehicle has been recovered in the car park of a Morrisons supermarket in St Albans.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:13:09 +0100
Campaign concerned over plan for £6.5 million community hub despite consultation
A campaign group is calling for greater community involvement in decisions about the future of a proposed community hub.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:23:21 +0100
All you need to know ahead of Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival 2026
St Albans is set to celebrate its most famous figure with the return of the Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival for 2026.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:57:19 +0100
St Albans station security ramped up in response to bike theft campaign
A long-running campaign to stop bike thefts at St Albans City station - led by MP Daisy Cooper - has led to major improvements.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:21:49 +0100
Community Resolution issued after dog injured man in 60s during St Albans attack
A man has received a Community Resolution in connection with a dog attack near Clarence Park, St Albans.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:58:00 +0100
Discover the relaxing family-friendly beach just an hour away from Hertfordshire
Chalkwell Beach in Southend-on-Sea is just a little over an hour from Hertfordshire and is great for a relaxing weekend.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:02:12 +0100
Wife of zoo owner jumped into crocodile enclosure to save child from 'serious harm'
A woman jumped into a crocodile enclosure in a desperate attempt to save a child from serious harm.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:48:16 +0100
Boy, 3, ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo as man arrested
An investigation has been launched after a boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:50:48 +0100
Large Hertfordshire garden centre set to close after land sold for development
The two-acre Hillier Garden Centre Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire is set to close after the sale of its site was confirmed.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:12:04 +0100
Man charged after theft of fragrances and skin care products
A man has been charged after fragrances and skincare products were stolen from a Boots store in London Colney.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:17 +0100
Search for pair in connection with St Albans moped theft
Police are searching for two men in connection with a moped theft in Milford Close, St Albans.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:47:32 +0100
Fewer than half back plans to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to Watford
Fewer than half of those who responded to a consultation on plans to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre have backed a proposed move to Watford General Hospital.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:23:26 +0100
St Albans farmer saved after 200-tonne fly-tip finally cleared thanks to fundraiser
200 tonnes of fly-tipped waste has been cleared from an arable farm in St Albans, after a public fundraiser saved the 80-year-old landowner from financial ruin.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:16:45 +0100
How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:51:50 +0100
Banking branch plan blocked for 'harming character' of city centre
Barclays had hoped to open at 69-69a St Peter's Street in St Albans, but the application was turned down by the district council.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:20:42 +0100
Assault charge after woman struck in the face at St Albans M&S
A St Albans man has been charged in connection with a woman being struck in the face at a Marks & Spencer store.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:01:44 +0100
Man evicted from property after anti-social behaviour concerns
Police have evicted a man from a property on Sanders Close in London Colney amid anti-social behaviour concerns.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:46:39 +0100
Adorable cheetah cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo for first time in 15 years
Cheetah cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo for the first time in 15 years, marking a "significant" conservation milestone for the species.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:35:08 +0100
St Albans-born widow shares heartbreaking story of husband's disappearance
A widow, who grew up in St Albans, is sharing her story after her husband died at sea and was never found.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:43:16 +0100
On This Day: Harpenden pupils pick up knitting needles for Alzheimer's patients
On this day in 2018, students from St George’s School in Harpenden knitted woolly sensory bands for Alzheimer's sufferers.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:39:13 +0100
New hand-drawn map celebrates St Albans' historic pub scene
A new hand-drawn pub map is inviting residents and visitors to explore the historic pub scene in St Albans.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:49:57 +0100
TikTok-linked crimes involving children have risen across Hertfordshire
Crimes that referenced TikTok have more than doubled in Hertfordshire, with 73 victims under 13 among 1,062 incidents recorded by police between 2023 and 2025.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:02:17 +0100
Man convicted of murder after fatal stabbing outside restaurant
A man has been found guilty of murder after a fatal stabbing outside the Vu Lounge in Bushey.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:30:55 +0100
E-bike stolen from London Colney shed sparks police appeal
Police are appealing for information after an electric bike was stolen from a secure shed in London Colney.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:03:25 +0100
Man racially abused and teen assaulted in pair of St Albans attacks
A man was racially abused and assaulted, and a teenager was struck with a metal object during a pair of attacks in The Maltings, St Albans.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:02:31 +0100
Inquest reveals John Alford's cause of death after disgraced actor died in prison
John Alford's cause of death has been revealed at an inquest after the disgraced Grange Hill actor died in prison.

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