St Albans Review

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Driver in St Albans crash was 'disqualified in June' says police
A driver involved in a recent St Albans crash was allegedly "disqualified in June".

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:44:02 +0000
St Albans man wanted in connection with GBH investigation
A St Albans man is wanted in connection with a GBH incident, as police launch an investigation and appeal for information.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:53:50 +0000
Number of asylum seekers in St Albans hotels falls amid national rise
The number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels in St Albans has reduced, figures have revealed.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:47:57 +0000
St Albans postbox campaign launches with woolly fanfare for 2025
With a woolly fanfare, civic guests and community heroes, the St Albans Postbox topper initiative has launched for 2025.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:29:29 +0000
More than 500 blades surrendered in anti-knife operations
More than 500 knives have been surrendered in the county since the start of October, during Hertfordshire Constabulary's latest round of anti-knife operations, which included the Knife Angel campaign and Sceptre week.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:01:07 +0000
Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury
Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:35:49 +0000
Endangered giraffe born at Whipsnade Zoo
An endangered giraffe has been born at Whipsnade Zoo just months after the death of her father.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:33:34 +0000
St Albans driver reported after 'paying £50 for five days of insurance'
A St Albans driver has been reported after assuring police he "paid someone £50 for five days of insurance".

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:22:33 +0000
Plan to completely transform George Street offices into home denied
Plans to turn an historic George Street office building into a home have been denied by the district council.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:46:20 +0000
Big Juicy Burgers opening new store in Hemel tomorrow
Burger chain Big Juicy Burger is set to open a new restaurant in Hemel Hempstead tomorrow (November 28).

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:36:19 +0000
Harpenden eatery named best Bangladeshi restaurant at 'Curry Oscars'
A Harpenden eatery, fusing Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine has scooped the title of "casual dining restaurant of the year" across the region.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:57:27 +0000
How Wood road closure causes lengthy diversion for days
A road closure in How Wood is causing a lengthy diversion for motorists over the coming days.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:30:05 +0000
E-bikes and e-scooters seized in successful St Albans crackdown
A pair of e-bikes and two e-scooters have been seized in a successful St Albans crackdown.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:57:23 +0000
St Albans driver reported after police spot 'dangerous' damage to van
A van was "left in situ" after members of St Albans Police spotted significant damage to its front panel.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:30:42 +0000
'Exceptional' St Albans primary school achieves wellbeing accolade
A St Albans primary school has been praised as "exceptional" after achieving a wellbeing accolade.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:35:22 +0000
New autism-friendly St Albans barber shop approved
Plans for a new autism-friendly barber shop in St Albans have been approved by the district council.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Fans unveil plaque to honour famous children's author at Harpenden home
Fans have honoured the children’s author Malcolm Saville by unveiling a plaque at his former Harpenden home.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:26:17 +0000
CCTV appeal launched after burglary at St Albans pub
A CCTV appeal has been launched after a burglary at The Portland Arms pub in St Albans.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:32:16 +0000
Brain tumours 'like Russian roulette' says woman who lost granddaughter to disease
A woman who lost her granddaughter to a brain tumour says the disease is "like Russian roulette" because of a lack of knowledge about it.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:08:16 +0000
Hand grenade among items found during Hertfordshire drains clean
A hand grenade was among a number of odd items found during a clean out of Hertfordshire's drains.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:18:57 +0000
Thousands of new trees and wildflower meadows to be planted in Verulamium Park
Thousands of new trees and wildflower meadows are being planted in Verulamium Park in St Albans.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:43:59 +0000
Charity launches Christmas appeal to support residents
The Harpenden Trust has launched its annual Christmas appeal, aiming to raise vital funds to support local individuals and families during the festive season and beyond.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:07:23 +0000
Chancellor announces major change for pensioners in Budget
Pensioners will be set for a boost of around £500 next year as Rachel Reeves confirmed the Government's commitment to the triple lock at today's Budget.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:06:46 +0000
What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it
When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:24:00 +0000
'We're getting on with the job': County council speaks on SEND provision in Herts
To find out about SEND provision across Hertfordshire, the Welwyn Hatfield Times spoke to county council leader Cllr Steve Jarvis, along with Cllr Hillary Skoczylas, deputy executive member for education and SEND inclusion, and Hero Slinn, director f...

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:50:00 +0000
College student wins 16 gold medals at swimming championships
A college student has struck gold 16 times.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:01:29 +0000
Thousands gather in town centre for festive fun at Harpenden Christmas Carnival
Thousands of residents and visitors descended upon Harpenden town centre on Sunday, November 23, for the town's Christmas Carnival, which saw a procession through the High Street, along with live entertainment, youth groups, food, gifts, and festive ...

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
New 'taberna-style' restaurant launches in St Albans today
It's time for customers to enjoy a new Spanish-themed restaurant officially launching in St Albans today (November 25).

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:46:00 +0000
5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in November
In a busy November for the county’s courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
St Albans parkrun results: 11 personal bests at event number 656
Verulamium Park hosted the 656th St Albans parkrun on Saturday.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
National minimum wage to go up to £12.71 as full time wage increases to £26k a year
Minimum wage rates are to increase for millions, giving a welcome pay rise to 4.1% to £12.71 an hour for low paid workers, with £1,500 for 18 to 20-year-olds

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:11:37 +0000
Price of a pint could rise from February as Reeves considers Alcohol Duty hike
Ahead of the autumn budget, there's speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike alcohol duty by as much as 4.5%.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Award-winning Markyate prep school celebrates outstanding ISI inspection
Staff and pupils at an award-winning prep school in Markyate are celebrating an outstanding Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:08:00 +0000
Ice rinks in and around Hertfordshire you can spin and skate on this winter
From Planet Ice to Skate Letchworth , these are the best ice rinks to visit across Hertfordshire.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:01:00 +0000
5 of the prettiest villages less than 2 hours from Hertfordshire you can visit
From Hambleden to Finchampstead, discover five of the prettiest villages less than two hours from Hertfordshire you can visit.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Ice rinks in and around Hertfordshire you can spin and skate on this winter
From Planet Ice to Skate Letchworth , these are the best ice rinks to visit across Hertfordshire.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0000
Round up of planning applications in St Albans district
We've rounded up planning applications that could affect the district in the coming weeks and months.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:41:23 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing star 'arrested on suspicion of rape' in Hertfordshire
A star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of rape in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Meet the queen of St Albans comedy making waves on social media
After striking social media virality comparing St Albans to Waitrose, comedian Bronwyn 'Bron' Sweeney has gone from strength to strength as she navigates, and has a laugh, in the city. We sat down with St Albans' very own queen of comedy to find out ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:36:56 +0000
Pizza takeaway applies for late-night refreshments licence
A pizza takeaway in St Albans has applied to extend its premises licence to cater for late-night refreshments.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:24:53 +0000
16-year-old arrested after teenager stabbed in Hertfordshire
A 16-year-old has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Hertfordshire on Wednesday.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Town council parking charge survey seeks views from all Harpenden households
Harpenden Town Council is launching an independent survey regarding the controversial on-street parking charges in the area.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:31:41 +0000
Coffee chain planning Hertfordshire expansion after reaching site agreements
Black Sheep Coffee is planning an expansion in Hertfordshire after reaching agreements to open a number of new stores across the county.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:01:00 +0000
Fundraiser for 'wonderful dad' killed at charity event tops £19,000
More than £19,000 has been raised in a fundraiser for a Hemel Hempstead man who died after an attack at a charity event in the town.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:34:53 +0000
Review: It’s a Wonderful Life by The Company of Ten
It is a brave move by the Company of Ten to take on a production adapted from a much-loved Christmas film so close to the festive period.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:19:35 +0000
Conservatives walk out of county council vote on local government reorganisation
Conservative county councillors walked out of a vote on local government reorganisation earlier today (Wednesday, November 19), because they could not formally vote against the proposals.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:15:56 +0000
Stabbing at park leaves 16-year-old hospitalised
A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital last night (November 19) after a stabbing in Hemel Hempstead's Gadebridge Park.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:24:21 +0000
St Albans driver arrested after 'cannabis dropped from their pocket' during chat
A St Albans driver was arrested after "cannabis dropped from their pocket" during a chat with police.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:01:35 +0000
Police close St Albans roads after 'concern for welfare' incident
Herts police have shut multiple St Albans roads following a concern for welfare incident.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:14:00 +0000
Rennie Grove Hospice helps more patients with new Virtual Ward
Rennie Grove Peace is pleased to announce the launch of a new Virtual Ward service for residents in St Albans, Harpenden and the Dacorum area, following the success of the hospice’s existing service supporting patients in Watford and Hertsmere. 

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