St Albans Review

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:16:00 +0100
Hundreds march through Redbourn to send 'strong statement' - in pictures
Hundreds flocked to Redbourn's very-own Day of Action event last weekend, to send a "strong statement" to developers.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:37:28 +0100
Recap after M1 crash causes long delays in Hertfordshire
M1 motorway traffic has been stopped after a crash near Hemel Hempstead.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:47:11 +0100
Harpenden trio arrested in connection with 'antisemitic' arson attacks
Three men have been arrested in Harpenden in connection with several "antisemitic" arson attacks across London.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:18:13 +0100
Man jailed for 22 years after 'horrific and violent attack' with kitchen knife
A man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for attempted murder after a "horrific and violent attack" with a knife.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:07 +0100
St Albans School 'sorry to hear' of highly-ranked Herts College's closure
St Albans School has extended its condolences to a Immanuel College in Bushey which is set to shut at the end of this term.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:47:55 +0100
Man slashes tyre and attempts to get in woman's car in 'upsetting' St Albans incident
An appeal has been launched in connection with an "upsetting" public order and criminal damage incident in St Stephen's Hill, St Albans.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:57:15 +0100
Police chief says Middle East tensions causing 'direct fear' in Hertfordshire
Tensions in the Middle East have caused “direct fear for Hertfordshire’s communities”, according to the county’s police chief.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:47:59 +0100
Colney Heath primary school announces 'exciting' academy status
A Colney Heath primary school has confirmed its status as an academy, joining the Spiral Partnership Trust.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:08:16 +0100
Thousands flock to 'Dutch-style' tulip attraction in St Albans
Since its launch on April 11, the sunny weather and blooming flowers have drawn in plenty of crowds to Tulleys Tulip Fields.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:44:20 +0100
Herts County Show set to mark 140 years of festivities
The Hertfordshire County Show is set to mark 140 years of festivities.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:35:24 +0100
Arrest after driver found with 'no licence' in vehicle linked to speeding
The driver of a vehicle linked with speeding offences has been arrested in London Colney.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:06:14 +0100
Huge St Albans site with plans for 'luxury homes' up for sale at £4m
A huge plot of land on London Road, St Albans, with planning permission for housing, has been put up on the market at £4 million.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:57:18 +0100
Herts school wins top honours in German film competition
A short film about a problem-solving character called Jeff has won top honours in a new German language competition.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:56:45 +0100
London Colney country pub shuts for month-long refurb
London Colney country pub, The Colney Fox has closed today (April 20) ahead of a month-long refurbishment.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:31:48 +0100
17% drop in shoplifting in past six months, says police chief
Hertfordshire has seen a 17% drop in shoplifting over the past six months amid a crackdown by the county’s constabulary.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:28:42 +0100
Man charged with '£2,000 theft' from Harpenden clothes shop
A Bricket Wood man has been charged in connection with the theft of more than £2,000 worth of clothing from a shop in Harpenden.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The highest-rated café in Hertfordshire that serves the 'best' full English
George Street Canteen is the highest-rated cafe for a full English breakfast in Hertfordshire. Find out why.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:27:16 +0100
On This Day: Fox rescued from fifth-floor balcony in St Albans
On this day in 2021, the RSPCA rescued a fox from a fifth-floor balcony in St Albans.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:15:49 +0100
Wallaby bouncing around Berkhamsted leaves residents in disbelief
A Berkhamsted resident "could not believe" his eyes after spotting a wallaby bouncing around the village.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0100
5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month
Here are five Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published two death notices in the last seven days.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after early morning crash with car
A motorcyclist has tragically died after a crash on Watford Road, near Hunton Bridge, in Kings Langley

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Over 90% of residents back Lidl's plans for new St Albans store
The details of a potential new Lidl store in Ashley Road, St Albans, have been revealed in new plans submitted to the district council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0100
Police recognise 'disappointing' outcome of St Albans Peregrine prosecution
Herts police have issued a further statement appreciating the public's "disappointment" that no further legal action was taken in an investigation involving the St Albans Peregrine Falcons.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:20:00 +0100
3 of Hertfordshire's best and most idyllic National Trust spots you need to visit
Here are some of Hertfordshire's most scenic National Trust properties and sites to visit from Ashridge Estate to Morven Park.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Listed: Latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Hertfordshire
Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across Hertfordshire.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom family home in St Albans on market for £1.075m
A four-bedroom house in Townsend Drive, St Albans with an electric vehicle charger and dedicated office space is on the market for just over £1 million.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:55:41 +0100
Hertfordshire woman's death 'unnatural' after being found in water
A coroner is probing an "unnatural" death, after a young woman was mysteriously found dead on Porthkerry Beach, an inquest heard

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:51:03 +0100
Sandridge and Redbourn to join national Day of Action celebration
A pair of communities near St Albans are joining a national Day of Action to celebrating green spaces amid a number of developments being proposed in their villages.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0100
Helicopter and aircraft come close to mid-air collision over St Albans
A helicopter and a light aircraft came close to colliding in the skies over St Albans, a report has revealed.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:36:52 +0100
Former Herts councillor avoids jail over child sex abuse images
Conor McGrath, a former Herts councillor and aide to Stevenage’s MP, has avoided jail after he admitted making indecent images of children.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:20:59 +0100
Suspected knife attack on bus service from St Albans to Shenley
A suspected knife attack has occurred on a bus service between St Albans and Shenley, leaving a woman a minor injury.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0100
Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after St Albans crash
A pedestrian was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Tippendell Lane, St Albans.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0100
Investigation into Peregrine egg damage ends with no prosecution
Herts police have confirmed there will be "no prosecution" over Peregrine Falcon eggs being damaged at St Albans Cathedral.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Brighter spells forecast across St Albans and Harpenden this weekend
Residents in St Albans and Harpenden can expect a fairly settled weekend with brighter spells developing.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:04:02 +0100
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:24:36 +0100
All bookings CANCELLED as UK travel company in Hertfordshire enters liquidation
Major UK travel firm Regen Central collapses with all holiday bookings axed, ATOL protection withdrawn and many customers left with no refund options.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:35:53 +0100
Meet independent St Albans gym CIRC-HIIT changing lives through exercise
A fitness community that began with small training sessions between two St Albans-based instructors now boasts huge pool of regulars in their own permanent space

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:46:44 +0100
Women taken to hospital after car collides with central reservation in St Albans
A woman has been "transported to hospital" after a car collided with a central reservation on a busy St Albans a-road.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:46:41 +0100
London Colney scouts awarded for recycling more than 76,000 cans
London Colney scouts have received a Green Can Award for recycling more than 76,000 aluminium cans.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:18:59 +0100
School lunch boss warns limiting puddings to once a week 'might turn kids off'
Hertfordshire school dinner chief John Want is concerned that Government proposals to make sweet desserts a once-a-week treat could result in increased numbers of children opting for a packed lunch.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:40:22 +0100
Three women charged with 'stealing' £500 worth of cosmetics from Boots St Albans
Three women have been charged in connection with the theft of more than £500 worth of toiletries and cosmetics from Boots in St Albans.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:03:22 +0100
On This Day: ‘DIY SOS’-style makeover for Wheathampstead twins
A heartwarming transformation took place in Wheathampstead as the home of a family with premature twins received a remarkable makeover.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:57:43 +0100
Officers increasingly concerned for missing Radlett woman
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a woman who has gone missing from Radlett.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:43:20 +0100
'The karaoke's been a big hit' - refreshed St Albans bar enjoys early success
Tequila Mockingbird, formerly The Snug, reopened almost a month ago. The Herts Advertiser spoke with its managing director to find out about the venues early success.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:13:20 +0100
Suspected loan shark arrested in Hertfordshire raid
A suspected loan shark has been arrested following a raid in Borehamwood.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:08:18 +0100
Two Herts arrests in connection with arson attack at Finchley synagogue
Two people from Hertfordshire have been arrested in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in Finchley.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:12:12 +0100
Update after fallen tree obstructs road near Park Street Roundabout
Herts County Council has issued an update after a tree fell near the Park Street Roundabout.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:05 +0100
'Theft' of security camera from Hemel home prompts appeal
The theft of a security camera from a home in Hemel Hempstead has prompted a police appeal.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:05:33 +0100
'Unauthorised' Flamstead encampment flooded with raft of objections
A raft of objections have been made against a planning bid targeting the site of an "unauthorised encampment" in Flamstead for Gypsy and Traveller pitches.

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