St Albans Review

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 30 personal bests at event number 681
St Albans parkrun welcomed 388 participants for its 681st event at Verulamium Park.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:46:37 +0100
Herts services affected as Govia Thameslink Railway is nationalised
Services run by Govia Thameslink Railway across Hertfordshire have been taken into public ownership.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:01:58 +0100
College named educational sponsor of 2026 Rickmansworth festival
Oaklands College has been named the educational sponsor of Umbrellafest 2026.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:39:46 +0100
On This Day: Blue plaque commemorates 'The Orchid King' in St Albans
A blue plaque was set to commemorate the life and legacy of famous horticulturalist Frederick Sander, also known as 'The Orchid King', in St Albans.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:47:20 +0100
Two charged after shop doors smashed up in St Albans 'burglary'
A pair have been charged in connection with a burglary that left the doors of a St Albans shop smashed.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:35:17 +0100
Filming for 'returning BBC comedy' outside Berkhamsted coffee shop
Crews have been spotted outside a Berkhamsted coffee shop today filming what is rumoured to be returning BBC series Avoidance.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:09:00 +0100
Twenty-four arrested for incidents at Arsenal Champions Parade
Officers made 24 arrests for a following several suspected incidents at the Arsenal Champions Parade.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:04:40 +0100
Patient safety concerns over 42-minute time limit for ambulance crews
Concerns have been raised over patient safety following a time limit being set for ambulance crews at emergency scenes.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:14:37 +0100
Plan to convert Chiswell Green properties into HMOs withdrawn
A plan to convert two properties on Watford Road, Chiswell Green, into Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) has been withdrawn.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:52 +0100
Stevenage man to run half marathon with wheelie bin on his back
A Stevenage man is running a half marathon with a wheelie bin strapped to his back to raise money for twins with cerebral palsy.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:31:48 +0100
London Colney pride festival to go ahead after 'amazing' community support
Loud & Proud Festival in London Colney is set to go ahead after "amazing support" from the community, an organiser has confirmed.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:46:19 +0100
St Albans student stars in special edition of popular ITV gameshow
A student from St Albans Girls' School has starred in a special version of popular ITV game show The 1% Club.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:09:20 +0100
Batchwood bowls team compete in national competition
Batchwood Hall Bowls Club narrowly lost in the Tony Allcock Trophy by just one shot.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:20:07 +0100
Herts Fire and Rescue Service changes how it measures response times
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) is changing the way it measures its response times to calls, six months after failing its first engine response target.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:24:22 +0100
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:46:09 +0100
Daisy Cooper MP on the cusp of law change to scrap development cap
A cap on planning fees that left taxpayers footing the bill could soon be scrapped.

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:24:23 +0100
Park Street roundabout to close as SEGRO redevelopment continues
A roundabout is set to partially close overnight as part of ongoing roadworks.

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
This picture-perfect Hertfordshire market town crowned UK’s best summer destination
Bishop’s Stortford has been named the UK's best summer destination by Expedia.

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published one death notice in the last seven days.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Inside the 'sweet' little Herts garden centre with an 'absolutely lovely' café
The Dutch Marketplace in Hatfield is a garden centre with a cafe that's been described as "absolutely lovely".

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:30:26 +0100
Exciting update on cathedral's peregrine falcon chicks
Three peregrine falcon chicks are thriving after hatching on St Albans Cathedral earlier this month.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:01:00 +0100
Former police officer accused of controlling behaviour faces misconduct hearing
A former Hertfordshire police officer accused of “controlling, intimidating and harassing behaviour” towards a colleague he was in a relationship with will face a misconduct hearing next week.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:48:17 +0100
Dents and large scratch found on car after 'roadside dispute'
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Vauxhall was damaged following an alleged roadside dispute on Darkes Lane, in Potters Bar.

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Period home in Sandridge with modern twist on market for £1,125,000
Four-bed period home in Sandridge with a modern twist is on the market for £1,125,000.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:14:58 +0100
See inside London Colney country pub after 'stunning' makeover
The Colney Fox pub in London Colney has reopened with a "stunning" new look after a month-long makeover.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:00 +0100
Man killed by train 'severely assaulted staff' before A1(M) court van escape
A man who was killed by a train on May 28 "severely assaulted" court van staff before making his escape on the A1(M), a contractor has said.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:09:00 +0100
Runaway pooch rescued by St Albans-bound train driver
A runaway pooch was rescued by a St Albans-bound train driver who spotted him on the platform.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
10 of the best places to get ice cream in Hertfordshire
As temperatures soar, here's a list of 10 of the best places in Hertfordshire to get ice cream

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:50:00 +0100
London Colney woman found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm
A woman from London Colney in St Albans has been found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:20:00 +0100
Meet St Albans' first ever Green Party Mayor
Councillor Matt Fisher of the Green Party has been elected as St Albans' newest Mayor.

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:01:18 +0100
St Albans Folk Festival 2026 features free events and major concert
St Albans Folk Festival is set to feature free events and a major concert.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:29:46 +0100
Controversial parking zone in St Albans residential area to be enforced
Motorists in a residential St Albans road will soon be paying or a parking permit under a new zone.

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Cooler weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden after spell of hot weather
The weekend will feel less intense than the past week, with sunshine giving way to increased cloud by Sunday. 

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Man suffocated and threw bleach on young girl in 'horrific' attack
A man from Hemel Hempstead who threw bleach over a young child has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:31:45 +0100
Everything you need to know ahead of St Albans Foodies Festival 2026
Hundreds are heading down to this year's Foodies Festival at Oaklands College to enjoy live music, sample a variety of cuisines and dance the night away, here is everything you need to know about this weekend's event.

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:06:00 +0100
On This Day: George Clooney spotted directing new film in Hertfordshire
Hollywood star George Clooney was spotted directing his new film, "The Boys in the Boat", at a county council office in Hertfordshire.

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:06:44 +0100
Man killed by train believed to have escaped from custody van on A1(M)
A man who died after being hit by a train is believed to have escaped from a custody van on the A1(M) this morning.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:57:06 +0100
Bricket Wood housing refused over harm to Green Belt
Plans to build a small housing development have been refused due to harm to the Green Belt and poor connectivity.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:09:44 +0100
Jewellery stolen from antique store in Berkhamsted burglary
Jewellery has been stolen in a burglary from an antique store in Berkhamsted, sparking a police appeal.

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:52:04 +0100
Councillor Paul de Kort re-elected as leader of district council
Councillor Paul de Kort has been re-elected leader of St Albans City and District Council for a third time.

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:56:43 +0100
St Albans pub to open next week after £500,000 refurb
A beloved pub is set to reopen next week following a £500,000 refurbishment.

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:02:55 +0100
RECAP: Man killed by train believed to have escaped custody van
A man who died after being hit by a train near Welwyn North station is believed to have escaped from a court van on the A1(M) this morning.

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Teen arrested over 'offensive gesture' outside synagogue
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence following an incident outside a synagogue.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:42:57 +0100
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Charity match to be held in memory of football fan Harrison Turner
Residents and football fans are being urged to dig deep and help raise money for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust in memory of Harrison Turner.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:43:53 +0100
Former Newcastle United captain spotted in Hertfordshire restaurant
A former Newcastle United captain and England striker was spotted at a Hertfordshire restaurant this week.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:18:32 +0100
Hate Crime Officer involved after cancellation of London Colney pride event
Herts police have confirmed they were unaware of reported vandalism and theft of banners which lead to the cancellation of Loud & Proud in London Colney.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
8 of the best places to cool off in Hertfordshire this week
Here's a list of eight of the best places to cool off in Hertfordshire this week, complete with Tripadvisor and Google Review scores.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:36:08 +0100
£37,000 raised for Harpenden pupil with leukaemia after charity walk
A fundraiser for a Harpenden schoolboy with leukaemia has raised more than £37,000 to support hospital care in his honour.

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:49:14 +0100
'Thriving' St Albans pre-school receives glowing Ofsted
Ofsted has praised a thriving St Albans nursery that nurtures children's curiosity and confidence in a new report.

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