St Albans Review

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
St Albans and Harpenden pickleball players raise over £15k in playathon
A pickleball event raised over £15,000 for charity by holding a continuous playathon.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:13:53 +0000
Man charged after 'trying car door handles' and 'resisting arrest' in St Albans
A man charged who has been charged with two counts of vehicle interference and obstructing a police officer was arrested when he was spotted "trying car door handles" in St Albans.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:14:59 +0000
Herts firefighters rescue adventurous pig trapped in trench
Hertfordshire firefighters have rescued an adventurous pig after it was found stuck in a trench.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:01:00 +0000
Slimming World groups raise more than £41,000 for Cancer Research UK
Slimming World groups have helped raise more than £41,000 as part of a national fundraising effort.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council
Hertsmere Borough Council has received a wide range of planning applications this week, including home extensions, major housing proposals, conversions and extensive protected tree works.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:54:41 +0000
Radlett driver was 'delivering food' without insurance or licence
A motorist in Radlett has been reported after being found "delivering food" without the correct insurance or licence.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
5 best fish and chips in Hertfordshire you need to visit according to reviews
Looking for some fish and chips? See the best restaurants and fish and chip shops serving the dish in Hertfordshire.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Wheathampstead farm aims to become 'high-quality' wedding venue
Plans, submitted on behalf of a Wheathampstead farm, aim to transform the land into a new wedding venue.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Four-bedroom detached family home in St Albans on market for £1m
A four-bed, detached family home in St Vincent Drive, St Albans is on the market for £1 million.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:42:45 +0000
Man arrested on suspicion of child sex offence in Hemel
A man has been arrested in connection to a sexual offence involving a child following an incident in Hemel.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000
'Shoplifter' charged after thefts from Harpenden and Hemel stores
A "shoplifter" has been charged after thefts occurred at stores in Harpenden and Hemel Hempstead.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:01:14 +0000
Government asks district council for view on 2026 local election postponement
St Albans City and District Council (SADC) is being requested for its views on the postponement of next year's local elections.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:14:26 +0000
Man in 30s hospitalised with serious injuries after London Colney 'assault'
A man in his 30s remains in hospital with serious injuries after a London Colney "assault".

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:29:55 +0000
On This Day: Harpenden fire service extinguish bonfire on scenic common
The Harpenden fire service was called to extinguish a large bonfire on Nomansland Common.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:28:35 +0000
Retro loving Lussmanns diners raise money for St Albans first responders
Retro loving diners at Lussmanns St Albans restaurant have helped save lives in Hertfordshire – simply by ordering dishes with a 20-year-old price tag.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000
Hertfordshire young people speak out against knife crime in moving competition
Young people have turned to art to speak out against knife crime in a moving county-wide competition.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Pair arrested after '79 wraps' of class A drugs found in St Albans car
"79 individual wraps of suspected class A drugs and cash" have been discovered during arrests in St Albans.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:01:37 +0000
18-year-old undergoes immediate surgery after St Albans 'bar assault'
An 18-year-old man required immediate surgery following an alleged assault at a St Albans bar.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:40:33 +0000
On This Day: St Albans promoter wins 'Best Large Festival' at UK awards
A St Albans promoter was recognised as the "Best Large Festival" at the UK Music Festival Awards.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:58:11 +0000
Hertfordshire surgeon shot in head unlawfully killed, says coroner
A surgeon from Hertfordshire who was shot in the head after taking a wrong turn while on holiday in South Africa was unlawfully killed, a coroner has found.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:11:09 +0000
Chiswell Green Belt housing approved despite significant 'access' concerns
A large housing development on Chiswell Green Belt has been approved despite significant concerns over "access" arrangements.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:22:30 +0000
Almost '£7 million' worth of drugs seized after van crash on M25 near St Albans
An estimated £7 million pounds worth of drugs was seized from a van after the driver crashed into two other vehicles on the M25 near St Albans.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000
Bid to install thousands of EV charge points in Hertfordshire
An ambitious rollout of new electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is under way across Hertfordshire.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:54:18 +0000
‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:36:12 +0000
Update after police presence spotted in London Colney
Hertfordshire Constabulary has published an update after a "police presence" was spotted in London Colney.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:51:25 +0000
Officers increasingly concerned for missing woman with links to St Albans
Officers are growing increasingly concerned for a missing woman who has links to St Albans.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:46 +0000
City centre Post Office may be 'saved' as St Albans MP aims to secure future
A St Albans Post Office may have been "saved" as the MP provides an update on the future of the popular city centre hub.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:14:38 +0000
Hours of disruption expected on St Albans Abbey train line
Hours of disruption is expected on Hertfordshire's Abbey Line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey due to a shortage of staff.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:11:13 +0000
Plastic pipes dumped in 'huge' St Albans fly-tip
A "huge amount" of waste allegedly fly-tipped in St Albans has now been cleared.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:05:10 +0000
Show celebrating two UK bands coming to Hertfordshire venue
A "power-packed" show celebrating two UK bands to be held at the Eric Morecambe Centre.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:03:45 +0000
Man jailed after being caught with homemade gun on St Albans train
Jamie Young has been jailed after he was caught travelling on a St Albans train with a homemade gun.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:34:33 +0000
On This Day: St Albans photographer honoured for photos of African projects
Adam received the Empowering Hope Award 2017 for his partnership with the charity.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:59:38 +0000
Cyclist killed in crash near Hemel Hempstead
Police are refreshing an appeal for witnesses, information and dash cam footage after a man has now died following a serious road traffic collision near Hemel Hempstead.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:48:06 +0000
Rennie Grove Peace: Care continues over Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, many people are starting to think about slowing down for a few weeks.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000
No plans to close any fire stations, county council is told
As a neighbouring authority consults on fire station closures, there are no plans to close any in Hertfordshire, county councillors have been told.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:33:18 +0000
Man who knocked St Albans officer 'out cold' avoids jail
A man who assaulted two police officers in George Street has been sentenced at St Albans Magistrates Court.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:50:39 +0000
Hertfordshire police issue warning over doorstep parcel thefts
Hertfordshire police have issued a warning over parcels being stolen from people's doorsteps.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:40:51 +0000
Plan for 4,000-home East Hemel development submitted
Plans for a 4,000 home development, nicknamed East Hemel, has been submitted.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:52:29 +0000
Homelessness charity to open new St Albans shop in former bank
Homelessness charity, Emmaus Hertfordshire, is set to open a new charity shop in St Albans city centre.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:24:58 +0000
The Bakery Stop launches after 'rebrand' and controversy over unpaid staff
The Bakery Stop officially opened its first store today (December 16) following a "rebrand" and controversy regarding unpaid debts to staff.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:41:01 +0000
On This Day: St Albans-based women's association presented with Queen's award
Robert Voss presented Hertfordshire Asian Women's Association with a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2022.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:13:51 +0000
Police ‘improving’ processes to clamp down on paedophile rings
Hertfordshire Constabulary is “improving” its processes to clamp down on organised paedophile rings, which its boss admitted were “not perfect” in the past.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:17:52 +0000
Pair charged with vehicle thefts worth over £500,000
Two men have been charged in connection with dozens of vehicle thefts across Hertfordshire worth over £500,000, which took place between October and December this year.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000
County council has received ‘a number of’ bids for County Hall
Hertfordshire County Council has received “a number of” bids for the sale of County Hall, which are now being reviewed.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
St Albans parkrun results: 24 personal bests at event number 659
St Albans parkrun welcomed 292 participants to Verulamium Park on Saturday.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:37:09 +0000
More than 150 Christmas presents donated to appeal
More than 150 gifts have been donated to a festive appeal.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:47:26 +0000
Mulligans New Year's Eve parties are happening in Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage
Mulligans Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage are organising New Year's Eve parties for families.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:17:58 +0000
Estate agents 'thrilled' to be awarded prestigious title
An estate agents firm has been awarded the prestigious FIA Gold Membership title.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:17:59 +0000
Award-winning Radlett curry house opens branch in Old Hatfield
A new curry house has opened in Old Hatfield's Salisbury Square, brought by the team behind Radlett's award-winning Aroma.

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