St Albans Review

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:02:51 +0100
Probe into care of man accused of throwing boy into crocodile pit continues
Norfolk County Council has confirmed it continues to investigate the care given to a man accused of throwing a toddler into a crocodile pit.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 38 personal bests at event number 697
St Albans parkrun welcomed 378 participants for its 697th event at Verulamium Park

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:54:08 +0100
Batchwood Hall Bowling Club raises funds for RNIB at President’s Day
Batchwood Hall Bowling Club's President's Day was well-attended, raising a significant sum for the RNIB.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:39:28 +0100
5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in September
In a busy September for the county's courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:59:40 +0100
Oaklands College tutors explore future technology during HP visit in London
Tutors from Oaklands College have taken a step into the future of technology with an immersive visit to HP in London.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:14:01 +0100
Hertfordshire man jailed for role in plot to smuggle cannabis worth £13.8m into UK
A man from Welwyn Garden has been jailed for his role in a plot to import £13.8million worth of cannabis into the UK.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:08:57 +0100
Hertfordshire awaits decision on SEND plan that could cut deficit by 90 per cent
Hertfordshire County Council is awaiting a Government decision on a special educational needs reform plan which could significantly reduce its high needs funding deficit.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:32:12 +0100
Plan for new pizza restaurant targets former FatFace shop in St Albans
Plans have been submitted to turn the former FatFace shop in St Albans city centre into a pizza restaurant.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:06:57 +0100
Government rejects Hertfordshire council's request for extra public health funding
The Government has rejected a request from Hertfordshire County Council for additional public health funding, councillors have been told.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:21:04 +0100
5 plots of land up for sale in Hertfordshire
Here are 5 plots currently up for sale in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:47:28 +0100
St Albans cobbler to close shop after nearly 40 years due to steep rent rise
Charlies Footwear & Repairs in Adelaide Street, St Albans has announced it closure in March 2027.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:26:56 +0100
Box van and BMW collision blocks St Albans A414
A crash blocked the A414 North Orbital Road in St Albans this morning.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:22:32 +0100
Update after police incident closed M25 in Hertfordshire
Herts police have provided an update after a road closure on the M25 in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Discover the 'beautiful' pub walk through Hertfordshire's rolling hills
Explore the 5.1km Chess Valley walk in Hertfordshire, featuring Chiltern Hills scenery, riverside paths and a stop at The Cock Inn in Sarratt.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:30:04 +0100
Traffic building as police close M25 in Hertfordshire - Live
Traffic is building after the police close the M25 in Hertfordshire between junctions 21 (Chiswell Interchange) and 22 (The Bell Interchange).

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:54:37 +0100
Four nights of road closures near St Albans roundabouts start tomorrow
St Albans drivers face overnight and weekend closures at Park Street Roundabout as redevelopment works continue.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:03:24 +0100
MP fights for St Albans businesses facing 'shock' £50K business rates bill
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has warned that St Albans businesses, HATCH and Smallford Farm Shop may not survive a “shock” bill caused by backdated business rates.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:24:44 +0100
'Dangerous' Herts man jailed for 11 years filmed himself raping woman as she slept
A Hemel Hempstead man has been jailed for 11 years and six months after filming himself raping a sleeping woman.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:13:31 +0100
Officers increasingly concerned for missing woman with links to Herts
Officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman from London with links to Hertfordshire.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0100
Inside the English Heritage gem 1 hour from Hertfordshire with a gold-plated bathroom
Explore English Heritage’s Eltham Palace near Hertfordshire, where Tudor history meets 1930s Art Deco glamour, gardens and family-friendly attractions.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:17:00 +0100
Record-breaking 77th Gang Show returns to Harpenden with 150 young performers
The 77th Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show will return in January 2027.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Dame Joanna Lumley backs opening of new St Albans theatre
Dame Joanna Lumley has welcomed the opening of a new theatre in St Albans with open arms.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:34:44 +0100
Murder arrest after man dies in crash between car and e-bike
A 20-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in a crash involving a car and an e-bike in Luton.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:57:51 +0100
Plans for new homes, parking and landscaping in Herts village
Plans have been submitted to build four new homes with landscaping on the site of a demolished property in Breachwood Green, near Hitchin.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Visit the 'wonderful' independent Hertfordshire bakery serving 'delicious' treats
Loafing Bakery in St Albans has been described as "wonderful" and "delicious" by visitors.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'Beautiful' family home with 'substantial' garden for sale at £1.75m
A spacious and detached family home boasting five bedrooms in Trevelyan Place, St Albans, is on the market for £1,750,000.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0100
New sensory play area unveiled for children at St Albans City Hospital
A new sensory play area has been unveiled for children at St Albans City Hospital.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:03:00 +0100
£21m investment to create 150 extra SEND college places in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council has approved a £21m plan to create more places for young people with SEND at four further education colleges.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Several St Albans venues make new top 12 list celebrating Herts restaurants
Restaurants in St Albans and nearby areas feature in a new list of Hertfordshire’s top 12 by Squaremeal.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0100
'Do not approach' wanted man with links to Harpenden
Police are appealing for help to trace a man with links to Harpenden who is wanted on recall to prison.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:34:47 +0100
Herts conference brings organisations together to support domestic abuse victims
More than 30 organisations have joined a Hertfordshire conference to improve support for domestic abuse victims.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:24:04 +0100
St Albans charity seeks 100 donors as 60 young people wait for counselling
A youth counselling charity in St Albans is calling on the community to help change young lives.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0100
We tried the food at new St Albans cafe where you can create your own fry up
Morning Affairs served it first official customers following a successful soft opening period.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:55:17 +0100
On This Day: Harpenden Banking Hub gets the go ahead
Plans for a new banking hub in Harpenden were finally given the green light after almost three years of campaigning

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:47:52 +0100
Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after stabbing
A man has been left seriously injured following a stabbing in Luton.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:07:00 +0100
Hertfordshire farmers offered £2,000 grants in RABI drought support
Farmers in Hertfordshire are being offered fresh emergency support.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:35:18 +0100
On This Day: Radio 4 comedian John Finnemore returns to St Albans South Signal Box
On this day in 2017, Radio 4 comedian John Finnemore visited the St Albans South Signal Box after it inspired his comedy sketch.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:27:43 +0100
Owner of Herts dog daycare accused of breaching Animal Welfare Act
The owner of a dog daycare centre in Kings Langley will appear in court having been accused of two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:36:09 +0100
Dangerous van seized on Herts M25 found loaded with energy drinks
A van has been seized on the M25 in Hertfordshire after being found with a "monster load" of energy drinks.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:17:45 +0100
Homeware giant sets date for opening of new St Albans store
Lakleand has set the date for the opening of its St Albans store in The Maltings Shopping Centre.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:45:12 +0100
St Albans and Radlett restaurants named finalists in 2026 UK Curry Oscars
Restaurants in St Albans and Radlett are finalists for the 2026 UK Curry Oscars - ARTA.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0100
Award-winning St Albans street festival returns after year hiatus
George Street Gin & Jazz Festival is returning to St Albans in October 2026 after last year’s cancellation.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:02:00 +0100
Thomas The Tank Engine to be voice by Harpenden boy in new series
The iconic Thomas The Tank Engine will now be voiced by a 13-year-old boy from Harpenden in a new animated series.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:23:31 +0100
Update after crash on busy Redbourn A-road forces road closure
Two people have suffered slight injuries in crash off the A5183 Redbourn Road.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:09:18 +0100
Colney Heath man avoids jail after taking car, ramming police and assaulting officer
Colney Heath man David Stanley avoids jail after stealing a Toyota Aygo, ramming a police car and assaulting an officer.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:58:17 +0100
Have your say on plan for SEND unit at Radlett primary school
A new special educational needs unit could open at Shenley Primary School, Radlett.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:26:00 +0100
Parents 'hopeful' for inquiry into two-year-old girl's death at Radlett nursery
The parents of a two-year-old girl who died after choking at Mini Learners nursery in Radlett have spoken out following the authorisation of charges.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:20:55 +0100
5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month
Here's five Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:24:14 +0100
First look at new traditional English 'caff' in St Albans city centre
HATCH founder Chris Evans has launched a new "London-style Caff" in the city centre, promising simple food at simple prices.

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