St Albans Review

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:52:25 +0000
On This Day: Storm Doris damages St Albans signal box
On this day in 2017, Storm Doris caused damage to St Albans station's South Signal Box.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:25:19 +0000
Officers find missing Berkhamsted man
Officers are growing increasingly concerned for a missing man from Berkhamsted.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:06 +0000
Cheapest petrol and fuel stations in St Albans revealed
We've compiled a list of the top five cheapest places to buy unleaded petrol and diesel in St Albans, so you're not caught short when you need to fill up.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:35 +0000
Police thank faith and community leaders across Herts amid 'global instability'
Herts police have reassured and thanked faith and community leaders across the county amid "global instability, conflict and violence".

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:01:20 +0000
Emergency services attend 'accident' in Redbourn
Emergency services are in attendance after an "accident" on Hemel Hempstead Road, Redbourn.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:42:25 +0000
St Albans cinema named among UK's best by national newspaper
Priased for its art deco style, The Odyssey Cinema has been named among Britain's best by The Telegraph.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:23:14 +0000
Popular car boot sale announces move to new St Albans site
The popular Stanborough Fields Car Boot sale is moving to a new site at Oaklands College, St Albans.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published one death notices in the last seven days.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000
5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in February
Here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month, including a paedophile who showed "no remorse" for his crimes against a child.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
New convenience store may replace former city centre restaurant
St Peter's Convenience store looks set to replace a former Greek restaurant in St Albans city centre.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Listed: Latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Hertfordshire
Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across Hertfordshire.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Five-bedroom family house in St Albans goes up for sale for £1.25m
A five-bedroom detached house in the St Stephen's area of St Albans is being sold on Zoopla for £1,250,000.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:28:38 +0000
Wheathampstead pub to reopen soon as brewery confirms closure rumours
The Reading Rooms pub in Wheathampstead is set to reopen soon after Farr Brew confirmed rumours of its closure.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:05:50 +0000
'Crocs-wearing' bandit pushes women and steals cash in Hemel robbery
A man wearing crocs has allegedly pushed a woman over and stolen a large quantity of cash in a Hemel Hempstead robbery.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:38:42 +0000
Date set for final local government reorganisation recommendations after huge survey
Almost 6,000 members of the community responded to a consultation on proposals for changes to parish and town council arrangements in the St Albans district.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:22:47 +0000
On This Day: St Albans chosen as theme for new Monopoly board
St Albans was chosen as the theme for the latest edition of the popular board game Monopoly.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:55:07 +0000
150-home Chiswell Green development approved at council meeting
Cala Homes has secured permission for an 150-home development following a vote at a district council meeting.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Brighter 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 +0000
Back-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 +0000
Popular 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 +0000
Number 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 +0000
Concerns 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 +0000
Primary 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 +0000
Update 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 +0000
Weight 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 +0000
Winter 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 +0000
Huey 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 +0000
Centrepoint 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 +0000
Driver 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 +0000
St 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 +0000
Pair 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 +0000
Hemel 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 +0000
REVIEW: 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 +0000
Serial 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 +0000
On 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 +0000
REVIEW: 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 +0000
Hot 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 +0000
Last 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 +0000
Prolific 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 +0000
Harpenden 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 +0000
Number 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 +0000
Decision 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 +0000
Hertfordshire 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 +0000
On 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 +0000
Harpenden 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 +0000
Former 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 +0000
Fly-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 +0000
Decision 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 +0000
Health 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 +0000
Driving 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.

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