St Albans Review
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:51:40 +0100Harpenden mayor pledges to support young people
Harpenden’s mayor has chosen a theme supporting young people.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:50:39 +0100Police and RSPCA investigate animal cruelty allegations at Herts property
Allegations of animal cruelty involving dogs being kept in poor conditions in Hertfordshire are being investigated by police.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0100Police crackdown after arson and vandalism in St Albans park
Police have stepped up patrols in Highfield Park, St Albans following recent reports of vandalism, arson, and anti-social behaviour.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:16:42 +0100Hertfordshire horticulturalist receives MBE for 40 years of charity work
Hertfordshire horticulturalist Paul Rochford has been recognised for more than 40 years of charity work with an MBE.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:51 +0100Katherine Warington school new Sixth form block approved
Planning permission has been granted for a new Sixth Form block to be built at a Harpenden school.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:01 +0100Owner of dangerously out of control fighting dog avoids jail despite causing injury
A St Albans man has avoided jail despite owning a fighting dog and allowing it to be dangerously out of control.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:34:15 +0100Date set for relaunch of historic Wheathampstead country pub
The Elephant & Castle will be serving pints once again from midday on Monday, June 22, following months of refurbishment.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Forest Care Village celebrates group award win
Hertfordshire Private Care Centre recognises national success of the Forest Healthcare Group
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:04:19 +0100Potters Bar school celebrates World Cup with football events
A prep school has been celebrating the beautiful game with a series of football-themed events.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100St Albans parkrun results: 32 personal bests at event number 683
St Albans parkrun welcomed 339 participants for its 683rd event at Verulamium Park.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:05 +0100Boy, 3, suffers head injuries after collision with e-bike in Borehamwood
Hertfordshire Constabulary have released CCTV footage after three-year-old boy suffered head injuries after a collision involving an electric bike in Borehamwood.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:42:29 +0100Three taken to hospital after Bricket Wood crash
An appeal for witnesses has been launched following a collision in Bricket Wood that saw three people taken to hospital.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:19:49 +0100Update after BMW found 'well alight' on Hertfordshire M1
Crews have provided an update after a vehicle was found "well alight" on the M1 in Hertfordshire.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:17:34 +0100On This Day: The Flying Scotsman steams into St Albans City Station
Rail enthusiasts turned out early to witness a Very Important Train at St Albans City Station.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:43:39 +0100Live orchestra to celebrate 50 years of Aardman stops in Hertfordshire
Wallace and Gromit will take centre stage with the backing of a full orchestra this summer.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:38:21 +0100Thousands shine at St Albans Half Marathon 2026 - in pictures
Thousands raced across St Albans yesterday as part of a jam-packed day of running for a number of fantastic causes.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:13:30 +0100MP calls social media ban 'half-baked' after Sir Keir announces restrictions
The Prime Minister's social media ban has been called "half-baked" by the MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:42:04 +0100Major planning decisions taken out of council’s hands
Major planning decisions have been taken out of the hands of Hertsmere Borough Council after the Government placed it into special measures today (Monday, June 15).
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:47:02 +0100Protected butterfly species halts expansion of golf club near St Albans
Plans to expand Centurion Club near St Albans have been refused amid concerns for protected butterfly habitats and loss of woodland.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:24:20 +0100No trains between St Albans and London this weekend
Train services between St Albans and London will be suspended this weekend due to engineering works.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:50:42 +0100Historic steam train wows crowds on journey through Hertfordshire
The historic Duke of Gloucester steam train wowed crowds as it made its way through Hertfordshire last weekend.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0100Hertfordshire museum to get custom-built solar panels
Custom-built solar panels are set to be installed at Verulamium Museum in St Albans.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0100Seven of Hertfordshire's looked-after children placed in illegal homes
Seven of Hertfordshire's looked-after children were placed in illegal 'unregistered' placements last year, according to data obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100In memoriam: Death notices from the Herts Ad last week
There have been three death notices published in the Herts Ad in the past week.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100'High-tech' parking enforcement car a 'game changer'
St Albans City and District Council has agreed to purchase an ANPR car after a successful 15-month trial.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0100Police growing increasingly concerned for welfare of missing woman
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman from St Albans.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Gavin and Stacey star to headline festival in St Albans
Matthew Horne, a star of hit BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey, will headline the St Albans' Sausage and Cider Festival this summer.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:46:34 +0100Live updates as crash causes huge delays on M1
There are significant delays on the M1 near Hemel Hempstead following reports of a multi-vehicle crash
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100St Albans school announces completion of huge solar panel system
A senior school in St Albans has announced the completion of a huge solar panel system on the roof of its sports hall.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:20:27 +0100Banking giant announces closure of Hemel Hempstead branch
Halifax's branch in the Marlowes Shopping Centres, Hemel Hempstead, is set to close its doors for good, it has been confirmed.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:46:35 +0100Review: 'I tried new treatments at Center Parcs spa and didn't want to leave'
Having visited the Aqua Sana Forest Spa at Center Parcs Woburn Forest before, I didn’t think it could get any better, but I was wrong.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Two self-contained properties listed together for sale in St Albans for £1m
Two self-contained properties in Verulam Road, St Albans have been listed for sale together for £1,075,000.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:16:09 +0100Hertfordshire soft play 'under investigation' over animals killed in fire
The Jungle Box, in Buntingford, is being investigated over animals that tragically died in a devastating fire at the site.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:42:54 +0100Musical theatre star of tomorrow trained in Hertfordshire
A rising star has earned recognition on the national stage.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0100Police hunting man wanted on recall to prison
A man wanted on recall to prison could be in Hemel Hempstead, according to police.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0100'Aggravated burglary' arrests after raid uncovers firearm and ammunition
A man from Hemel Hempstead has been arrested and charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in a Hertfordshire town.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:52:10 +0100'Vulnerable' missing man found by police
A vulnerable missing man from St Albans has been found
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0100Harpenden man repeatedly breached criminal behaviour order
A repeat offender has been jailed after repeatedly breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) and carrying out a string of thefts in Harpenden.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:46:47 +0100St Albans begins work on new long-term plan months before current one adopted
St Albans is set to begin work on another long-term development plan.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:23:48 +0100Food and music festival set to return to city centre this summer
Summer Sounds festival is set to return to St Albans on Friday, July 3 with live music, street food, drinks and family‑friendly entertainment at The Maltings.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:22 +0100On This Day: Thousands gather in St Albans to support #BlackLivesMatter
On this day in 2020, thousands gathered to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement in Verulamium Park, St Albans.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Popular homeware brand to open new store in St Albans
Danish homeware, craft and gift store Søstrene Grene is set to open at The Maltings in St Albans this summer.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0100FatFace set to open new St Albans store in The Maltings
FatFace is set to open a new store in St Albans this weekend.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:08:25 +0100Funding of up to £1,000 available for Hertfordshire community projects
Up to £1,000 in funding is now available for community projects.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:58:54 +0100Man who sexually assaulted child and exposed penis in Hertfordshire jailed
A Norwegian man has been jailed for multiple sexual offences committed during a family visit to Hertfordshire.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Five best independent coffee shops across Hertfordshire you should visit
Discover five independent coffee spots in Hertfordshire that are worth travelling for, including Batch fifty two in Baldock and Charlie’s Coffee & Company in St Albans.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:57:53 +0100Miracle as baby tortoise survives Hertfordshire soft play fire
A baby tortoise has survived a fire that ripped through the Jungle Box soft play centre in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:36 +0100Historic Hertfordshire manor dating to 1212 is up for sale
A Grade I-listed manor house in Harpenden, dating back to 1212, is up for sale for more than £2 million.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Berkhamsted incident
A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Berkhamsted.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:39:56 +0100Care home residents visit college for animal encounter
A college campus was transformed into a place of laughter and learning during an animal encounter for care home residents.