St Albans Review
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Brighter and milder weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents across St Albans and Harpenden can expect a cooler but increasingly bright end to February and start of March.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:36:14 +0000Back-up system on railway to 'address serious issues seen in December'
Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have confirmed been working together to address frequent issues facing St Albans commuters.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:11 +0000Popular River Ver footpath and bridge restored in St Albans
A new bridge and footpath are part of major improvements to a popular 450-metre stretch of the River Ver trail in St Albans.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:28:59 +0000Number of asylum seekers in St Albans hotels drops
The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels across St Albans has dropped, new figures have revealed.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:17:42 +0000Concerns raised over payment by Reform Cllr to group run by husband
Green Party county councillors are calling for an urgent investigation into the payment of funds by Reform councillor Janet Bainbridge to a trauma support group run by her husband.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:21:47 +0000Primary school becomes first in St Albans to achieve award for playtime provision
Oakwood Primary School in St Albans has become the first in the district to achieve a platinum award for its lunchtime provision.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:46:38 +0000Update after police-led incident closed M1 near Bricket Wood
An update has been published by Hertfordshire Constabulary after the M1 near Bricket Wood was closed last night.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:17:28 +0000Weight loss jabs offered at St Albans' Boots store in high street first
Boots in St Albans is among the brand's first high street stores to launch a high street service for weight loss jabs.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:30:49 +0000Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'
Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:28:52 +0000Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour
Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:24:29 +0000Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up
Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:19:39 +0000Driver may be summoned to court after 'speeding' in Wheathampstead hotspot
A driver may be summoned to court after being caught "speeding" in a Wheathampstead hotspot.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:50 +0000St Albans School appoints new director of sport ahead of transition to co-education
St Albans School has announced the appointment its new director of sport, Christy O'Donnell, ahead of welcoming its first cohort of girls into year 7 this September.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:27:40 +0000Pair of St Albans pupils discover post-Medieval bell in Verulamium Park
A pair of St Albans pupils could not believe their eyes when they discovered part of a post-Medieval artefact in Verulamium Park.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:21 +0000Hemel Hempstead man wanted for criminal damage, assault and threats to kill
Hemel Hempstead's Matthew Bloor is wanted by police for criminal damage, assault and threats to kill.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:35:27 +0000REVIEW: I escaped Prison Island - London's new immersive adventure
London's Prison Island is an indoor adventure destination that will test your physical, mental and technical skills.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:07:28 +0000Serial shoplifter admits further St Albans thefts despite banning order
A woman from London Colney has pleaded guilty to multiple meat thefts from Co-op despite being banned from the St Albans shop.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:58:59 +0000On This Day: New Sainsbury's Local supermarket opens in St Albans
Councillor Edgar Hill, mayor of St Albans, cut a ribbon to mark the opening of the new Sainsbury's Local store.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:15:05 +0000REVIEW: Bubble Planet Wembley - a fun immersive experience for the family
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience located in Wembley - just a short walk from Wembley Park tube station.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:51:07 +0000Hot food takeaway to replace former St Albans butchers after plans approved
A new hot food takeaway looks set to replace a former St Albans butcher after plans were granted by the district council.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:57:43 +0000Last chance to have your say on tariff changes at busy off-street car parks
There is not long left to have your say on parking tariff changes at Westminster Lodge and Clarence Park in St Albans.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:14:12 +0000Prolific shoplifter jailed after string of thefts in Harpenden and Luton
A prolific shoplifter has been sentenced to 36 weeks in prison after a string of shop thefts in Harpenden and Luton.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:39:35 +0000Harpenden man completes 'world's toughest row' raising £19k for charity
A Harpenden man and his best friend have raised more than £19,000 after completing the "world's toughest" rowing challenge in December 2025.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:44:14 +0000Number of children waiting in excess of 20 weeks for EHCP plummets
The number of Hertfordshire children who have been waiting in excess of 20 weeks for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) has plummeted over the last 12 months – from hundreds to just four.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:18:08 +0000Decision for lay clerks to leave is not due to age, says cathedral
St Albans Cathedral has confirmed that half of its lay clerks will not be leaving due to their age, following speculation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:24:17 +0000Hertfordshire County Council backs increase to what councillors earn
The allowances paid to county councillors in Hertfordshire are expected to increase in 2026/27 – after proposed changes were backed by a meeting of the county council.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:59:41 +0000On This Day: Hollywood comes to St Albans as filming starts
Hollywood came to St Albans yet again, as filming crew and equipment arrived in Verulamium Park.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:33:56 +0000Harpenden school 'proudly' ranks among region's best in Sunday Times list
A Harpenden school has "proudly" been ranked among the best in the region in The Sunday Times' Parent Power Guide 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:01:55 +0000Former Herts councillor charged with possessing indecent images of children
A former Hertfordshire councillor has been charged with possessing indecent images of children.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:12:19 +0000Fly-tipper jailed after admitting to Markyate waste dump
A Hemel fly-tipper has been sent to prison after admitting to illegally disposing waste in Markyate.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Decision looms for 150-home development on Chiswell Green Belt
A 150-home development on Chiswell Green Belt is set to be decided at tonight's district council meeting.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +0000Health chiefs urge parents to get children vaccinated after measles outbreak
Health officials are urging parents to check their children's vaccinations amid a rise in measles cases.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:55:23 +0000Driving theory fraudster jailed after faking identity in Herts tests
A fraudster has been jailed for using assumed identities while taking a number of driving theory tests in Hertfordshire.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:45:52 +0000Colney Fields among top performing retail destinations in the UK
New data has revealed that Colney Fields Shopping Park has ranked among the best retail destinations in the UK last year.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:21:03 +0000St Albans Cathedral used for filming of new BBC series
Hertfordshire's St Albans Cathedral was featured in the most recent episode of the BBC television adaptation of Lord of the Flies.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:27:17 +0000On This Day: St Albans named among UK's best cities for a healthy lifestyle
St Albans was named among the UK’s best cities to live a healthy lifestyle.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:31:40 +0000Peter Mandelson arrested by Met Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0000Private bishop’s garden opens to public in St Albans
The Bishop of St Alban’s Garden is opening next weekend in support of historic churches.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0000Opportunity to audition for St Albans theatre production of Aladdin
RARE Productions has announced auditions for Aladdin in St Albans.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:01:00 +0000Inside the viral 'whimsical' Hertfordshire book shop that's like a fairytale
Books On The Hill in St Albans has been described as "whimsical" and like stepping into a fairytale.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published two death notices in the last seven days.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:27:00 +0000Help dad and Elvis superfan return home after prolonged hospital stay
More than £6,000 has been raised to help a St Albans dad and Elvis Presley superfan to return home after a prolonged hospital stay.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +00005 Hertfordshire businesses that are opening or closing
Here are five Hertfordshire businesses opening or closing this month.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000Discover the 'absolute gem' bakery with the most 'incredible' cakes in Hertfordshire
Hertford Cake Co has been described by customers as an "absolute gem" and "incredible". Find out why.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Four-bed home close to 'outstanding'-rated secondary school up for sale at £1m
A spacious four-bedroom 1930s semi-detached home for sale in St Albans, Beechwood Avenue, near Beaumont and Oakwood schools.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000£50k raised for St Albans farmer blighted by enormous fly-tip
An elderly Hertfordshire farmer who was facing potential prosecution over failing to clear a 200-tonne fly-tip said he is “blown away” after a public fundraising campaign raised £50,000 in three days.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:32:51 +0000New figures reveal healthy life expectancy drop in Hertfordshire
New figures have revealed that the proportion of life people in Hertfordshire can expect to spend in good health has decreased.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:24:04 +0000CCTV appeal after phone and bank cards stolen
An appeal has been launched after a woman's mobile phone and bank cards were taken from her pocket while shopping in Hemel Hempstead.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:16:54 +0000On This Day: New homes launch at St Albans retirement development
A new show home at the Maryland Place retirement development in St Albans was set to open its doors.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grey but milder weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents in St Albans and Harpenden can expect a largely grey but milder weekend, according to the Met Office.