St Albans Review

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home in St Albans with garden office on the market for £1.1m
A four-bedroom detached house in Rowlatt Drive, St Albans, built in 2020, is on the market for £1,100,000.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0100
Burst water main disrupts traffic outside Harpenden school
A burst water main is affecting traffic outside St George's School on Sun Lane, Harpenden.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0100
Hundreds attend 'incredible' London Colney Pride event after cancellation
A cancelled Pride event in London Colney returned in full force with an "incredible" festival of music and entertainment.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0100
15-year-old boys charged with St Albans motorbike theft
A pair of 15-year-old boys have been charged with a motorbike theft in St Albans.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0100
IN PHOTOS: Duchess of Gloucester visits St Albans secondary school
The Duchess of Edinburgh joined celebrations as a St Albans secondary school marked a significant milestone.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0100
Transport Secretary thanks first responders to fatal Bedford train crash
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has thanked rail staff and first responders to a fatal train crash near Bedford.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0100
Car bursts into flames on Harpenden residential road
An update has been published following a car fire on a residential road in Harpenden.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0100
Whipsnade Zoo to close early due to extreme heat
Whipsnade Zoo has confirmed it will close early today due to the extreme heat.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0100
All trains cancelled on St Albans Abbey Line after wire damage
St Albans rail passengers are facing disruption after damage to the overhead electric wires forced the closure of all lines.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:20 +0100
Medical records for boy attacked by crocodile at Cambs zoo in data 'breach'
The medical records of a young boy who was attacked by a crocodile at Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo were accessed by up to 40 members of staff.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:40:27 +0100
Almost £173,000 in unpaid business rates written off by council
Almost £173,000 in unpaid business rates have been written off by St Albans City & District Council.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:36:56 +0100
On This Day: St Albans pupil wins cooking competition
A talented pupil from St Albans made headlines after winning a prestigious cooking competition.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:17:26 +0100
'Extreme weather' forces popular St Albans garden centre to close early
Aylett Nurseries garden centre in St Albans will be shutting early today (June 25) due to the current high temperatures.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:42:15 +0100
Picturesque St Albans gastropub celebrates 'wonderful' last ten years
The Prae Wood Arms Pub ins St Albans is looking back on a "wonderful" ten years in the area.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:24:01 +0100
St Albans man handed five-year Sexual Risk Order to protect women and girls
A man in his 20s from St Albans has been handed a five-year Sexual Risk Order (SRO).

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:19:26 +0100
Historic Park Street pub boarded up amid closure rumours
The historic Falcon pub in Park Street has been boarded up amid rumours of its closure.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:14:50 +0100
Car park, playground and village hall to be handed to parish councils
A car park, a playground and a village hall are set to be handed to parish councils by St Albans City & District Council.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:07:26 +0100
When can Herts residents expect announcement on Local Government Reorganisation?
Hertfordshire councils expect to find out whether they will be replaced by two, three or four unitary authorities within weeks, despite the resignation of the Prime Minister.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:02:45 +0100
More than half a million watch St Albans Peregrines as juveniles take flight
More than half a million have tuned in to see the Cathedral Peregrine pair this year as the juveniles take flight.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:01:54 +0100
Delays on M25 near Potters Bar amid 'significant' concrete barrier defect
Drivers are facing delays on the M25 after a 'significant' defect was discovered on a concrete barrier between Potters Bar and Waltham Cross.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:15:34 +0100
Search for group in connection with Radlett burglary and vehicle theft
The theft of a vehicle during a burglary in Radlett has sparked a police appeal.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:36:11 +0100
Man to be interviewed in connection with assaults and racist abuse in St Albans
A man will be interviewed in connection with a pair of assaults and racist abuse in St Albans.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:11:23 +0100
Five suspected shoplifters arrested amid Harpenden heatwave
Five people were detained following a series of shoplifting incidents in Harpenden.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:52:31 +0100
St Albans secondary school confirms early finish due to heatwave
A St Albans secondary school has confirmed that pupils finished early today due to the high temperatures.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:38:31 +0100
Man with St Albans links wanted on recall to prison
A man with links to St Albans is wanted on recall to prison.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:13:33 +0100
Pair jailed for stealing more than £600,000 worth of luxury cars
Two men have been sentenced for stealing more than £600,000 worth of luxury cars.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:52:24 +0100
Train passed red signal in fatal crash near Bedford, report finds
A report by the RAIB has found that the train involved in a fatal crash near Bedford passed through a red signal.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:03:38 +0100
Trio of St Albans businesses scoop Muddy Stilettos Awards
St Albans businesses are celebrating a string of wins in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0100
Long-awaited Banking Hub opens in the heart of Harpenden
A new high street Banking Hub has opened to improve access to financial services in Harpenden.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:46:57 +0100
LIVE: Updates as red weather warning issued for Hertfordshire
We're bringing you live updates from across Hertfordshire amid a red weather warning being issued for the county and temperatures set to soar to 35°.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0100
Can you give happy chappy Enzo a home?
In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, Enzo asks: "Can you give me a home?"

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:22 +0100
Olympic champion returns to college to a hero's welcome
Double Olympic gold medallist Matt Weston has returned to the college where his sporting journey began.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:05:54 +0100
School holds sustainability week with a range of activities
Pupils have been learning how small changes can make a big difference during a week dedicated to sustainability.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:51:17 +0100
Steam locomotive returns to reopen model railway after decades
A steam locomotive made a historic comeback as it reopened a model railway more than 70 years after the first time it did it.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:36:30 +0100
Police close road following Hemel crash amid reports of 'air ambulance'
Herts Police said they were responding to a crash on St Albans Road around 6.15pm, telling drivers to avoid the area.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:20:04 +0100
More than 120 girls take part in cricket festival at club
A cricket festival brought 12 school teams together to promote girls' participation in the sport.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:09:11 +0100
Runner makes history at annual 10K race beneath setting sun
The Summer Solstice 10K saw its first-ever overall female winner this year.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:45:29 +0100
Health chiefs issue red alert heatwave advice and warn of 'unavoidable' deaths
A rare red heat-health alert has been issued for Hertfordshire, prompting health bosses to call for action to protect lives.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:43:53 +0100
Woman has bank card stolen and used while waiting for bus in St Albans
An investigation has been launched after a number of bank cards were stolen from a woman waiting for the bus in St Albans.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:20:59 +0100
Countdown to Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in St Albans
The countdown is on for this year’s Race for Life, and people are being urged to go “all in” to help beat cancer.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:35:40 +0100
Alban Day festival brings history to life in St Albans city centre
Giant puppets brought history to life in a colourful procession through the heart of the city.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:51:06 +0100
Police reviewing CCTV after boy thrown into crocodile enclosure
Police have confirmed they are reviewing CCTV after a boy was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:33:45 +0100
St Albans schools to close early as high temperatures forecast
Primary schools in St Albans are set to close early this week due to forecast high temperatures.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Fatal stabbing outside restaurant leaves 'permanent void', victim's wife says
A man has been sentenced to life in prison after a fatal stabbing outside Vu Lounge in Bushey.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0100
Eight people still in critical condition after Bedford train crash
British Transport Police have issued an important update after a major train crash near Bedford left one person dead and many others seriously injured.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 27 personal bests at event number 684
St Albans parkrun welcomed 368 participants for its 684th event at Verulamium Park.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0100
Mum's rare condition meant eating could stop her heart functioning properly
A St Albans mum whose heart would stop beating properly up to 12 times a day when she ate has spoken of the rare condition that turned every meal into a "high-alert" moment.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0100
Red 'extreme heat' weather warning for Herts ahead of record temperatures
A red extreme heat warning has been issued for Hertfordshire as temperatures are forecast to hit record highs.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:58:09 +0100
Country's 'broken politics' goes beyond leadership change says St Albans MP
The country's "broken politics" is beyond just a change in leadership and needs urgent fixing, says the St Albans MP.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:16:13 +0100
St Albans primary school achieves platinum award for playtime provision
Alban City School in St Albans has received the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award, the highest honour given through the programme.

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