St Albans Review

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:17:53 +0000
'Shoplifter' in court after 'stealing' jumpers, steaks and radiator in St Albans
A man has been charged with shoplifting after allegedly stealing steaks, jumpers and a radiator in St Albans on multiple occasions.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Grey and damp weekend forecast for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents in St Albans and Harpenden are set for a damp and cloudy weekend.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:51:03 +0000
'Dangerous' man jailed after fracturing victims cheek and nose in St Albans attack
A man has been jailed after fracturing a victims cheek and nose during an attack in St Albans city centre.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:48:07 +0000
On This Day: GB sprinter visits St Albans school to launch athletes scheme
Great Britain sprinter Jodie Williams visited a St Albans primary school to launch the new online service Athletes Direct.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:46:23 +0000
Man taken to hospital after M1 crash near Flamstead
Emergency services have confirmed a man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the M1 heading southbound near Flamstead.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:40:05 +0000
District council proposes removal of commercial trading pitches in new policy
The community has their chance to have their say on changes to St Albans City and District Council's street trading policy in a new consultation.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:49:46 +0000
Police and council shut St Albans address after drug-related activity
A house in Cyrils Way, St Albans, is off-limits after police and partners successfully secured a full closure order in response to ongoing drug-related activity.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:15:27 +0000
On This Day: St Albans school celebrates mental health award
St Michael's Primary School in St Albans celebrated its second award for supporting children’s mental health.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:32:10 +0000
Man arrested after woman assaulted and stolen from in city centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting and stealing from a woman in St Albans.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:23:09 +0000
Supermarket giant reveals plans for new St Albans store
Supermarket giant Lidl has revealed plans for a new store to serve customers in St Albans and beyond.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:51:50 +0000
St Albans hairdresser ordered to pay over £1k for waste disposal offences
A St Albans hairdressers has been ordered to pay £1,094 for waste disposal offences.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:44:06 +0000
Man with Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City links wanted for serious assault
The public is being warned not to approach a man who is wanted for serious assault.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:05:07 +0000
St Albans city centre retail units put on market for £450,000
A pair of commercial units in St Albans city centre - London Road - have been put on the market for £450,000.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:27:36 +0000
Operator completes purchase of Hertfordshire pubs from McMullen's
Pub operator Punch Pubs & Co has completed the purchase of a number of Hertfordshire boozers from family-run brewery McMullen's.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:10:56 +0000
LIVE: Updates as rail operator issues 'do not travel' warning
Govia Thameslink Railway, which operates rail services across Hertfordshire, has issued a warning to passengers this morning (February 4) saying "do not travel".

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:02:55 +0000
Rail operator issues 'do not travel' alert after 'multiple incidents'
A "do not travel" alert has been issued for rail passengers using Govia Thameslink Railway which operates in Peterborough and Huntingdon.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:58:42 +0000
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:37:08 +0000
'It's become hell' - teary-eyed resident's plea in meeting over restaurant's licence
A resident living above Sauté Grill & Meze restaurant in St Albans tearfully told a committee "it's become hell" during a licence meeting held over noise complaints.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:20:01 +0000
SpongeBob Musical coming to St Albans with a new kind of performance
St Albans Musical Theatre Company is breaking new ground as they prepare to stage a special performance of The SpongeBob Musical in May.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:23 +0000
Herts museum new exhibition sheds light on life during WWI
A new exhibition is shedding light on the impact of World War I closer to home.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:58:31 +0000
Update after fallen tree blocks road near Harpenden
An update has been published after a fallen tree was discovered blocking a road near Harpenden.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:36:09 +0000
Herts armed robber jailed after trying to smash way into Hollywood star's bedroom
An armed robber from Hertfordshire who tried to get into the bedroom of Hollywood star Anya Taylor-Joy has been jailed.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:59:20 +0000
Hertfordshire's GAME stores survive as administration looms
Hertfordshire's GAME stores will not be closing after the retailer announced it will be shutting its remaining high street shops.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000
On This Day: St Albans named among England's least stressed places
St Albans was recognised as one of the least stressed places in England.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000
District council's social housing 'requires improvement' says regulator
The Regulator of Social Housing has judged that St Albans City and District Council must improve its provision in a new Government report.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St Albans parkrun results: Nine personal bests at event 667
St Albans parkrun welcomed 281 participants on Saturday for its 667th eventt.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:17:29 +0000
Peter Mandelson to step down from the House of Lords after Epstein revelations
Peter Mandelson is set to step down as a member of the House of Lords, it has been announced.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:14:34 +0000
Full Celebrity Bake Off lineup revealed from popular radio host to iconic singer
Scott Mills, Molly-Mae Hague and Rag’n’Bone Man are among the stars taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off on Channel 4 this year.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:13:13 +0000
Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple £10 gadget to cut energy bills - and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:11:55 +0000
Drinkers will be left counting the cost as HMRC duty hikes hit wine, spirits and beer
Drinkers may notice notice higher prices on some of their favourite tipples this month, after an increase in alcohol duty came into force on February 1, but there is a way round it.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:25:20 +0000
St Albans man charged with GBH left victim with 'hand injuries'
A St Albans man has been arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm (GBH) after an incident in the city.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:32 +0000
Police officer sexually harassed colleagues, misconduct panel finds
A Hertfordshire police officer told a female colleague that he would try to “get into your knickers … even if you are unconscious” and sexually harassed a second colleague, a misconduct panel has found.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:50:50 +0000
Man charged after crash leaves 13-year-old girl in critical condition
A man has been charged with motoring offences after a collision in Dane End left a 13-year-old girl in a critical condition.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:38:46 +0000
Hertfordshire EuroMillions ticket worth £177,000 remains unclaimed
A EuroMillions ticket purchased in Hertfordshire that won a staggering £177,000 has yet to be claimed.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:32:51 +0000
Review of Mediterranean restaurant's licence after 'loud music' complaints
A review of the licence for a Sauté Grill & Meze Restaurant in St Albans has been called-in to a district council meeting after several "loud noise" complaints.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:42:00 +0000
Specialist police unit marks 10 years of protecting people from abuse
A specialist police unit has marked 10 years of protecting people from domestic abuse.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:24:44 +0000
Missing 13-year-old girl from Hemel Hempstead found
A 13-year-old girl from Hemel Hempstead who went missing has been found.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:31:08 +0000
Hertfordshire council chiefs draw up plan to offer financial package for leavers
Hertfordshire County Council chiefs have drawn up plans to offer a financial package to staff who choose to leave their jobs, as part of a drive to make £5m of workforce savings.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:08:23 +0000
On This Day: St Albans playground reopens after £100k fundraiser
A St Albans playground reopened its gates following a successful £100,000 fundraiser.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:46:38 +0000
Protests, petitions and 5,000 homes planned - why residents are 'saving' Redbourn
"It's clearly unacceptable" - Redbourn residents are taking action as a spate of planning applications totalling around 5,000 homes have targeted the village and its surrounding land for developments across the next decade.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:01:19 +0000
DJ's Play celebrates 15 years in St Albans and Hertfordshire
Entertaining hundreds of children (and adults) across Hertfordshire and spearheaded by a husband and wife duo, DJ's Play is celebrating 15 years in St Albans and beyond.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:40:15 +0000
Driver arrested for 'putting lives at risk' in Hemel pursuit
A driver has been arrested for "putting peoples lives at risk" in Hemel Hempstead.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:34:41 +0000
Why your £2 coin could be worth £500 and how to spot it
The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely valuable

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:33:28 +0000
'Dodgy' Fire Stick users warned about dangers linked to illegal streaming devices
Those using 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks/Boxes have been reminded of the dangers associated with using illegal streaming devices after a recent survey.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:32:08 +0000
Next issues recall and warns shoppers to return product due to 'risk of injury'
Those who received them as a gift are advised to ask the recipient to contact Next as soon as possible.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications that might have gone under the radar.

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

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Recycling centres across Hertfordshire to temporarily close - here's why
Recycling centres across Hertfordshire are set to close temporarily in February for staff training.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0000
5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in January
In a busy January for the county's courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Home Alone and Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71
Home Alone, Schitt's Creek and Beetlejuice star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71.

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