St Albans Review
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:29:55 +0000On This Day: Harpenden fire service extinguish bonfire on scenic common
The Harpenden fire service was called to extinguish a large bonfire on Nomansland Common.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000Hertfordshire young people speak out against knife crime in moving competition
Young people have turned to art to speak out against knife crime in a moving county-wide competition.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000Pair arrested after '79 wraps' of class A drugs found in St Albans car
"79 individual wraps of suspected class A drugs and cash" have been discovered during arrests in St Albans.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:01:37 +000018-year-old undergoes immediate surgery after St Albans 'bar assault'
An 18-year-old man required immediate surgery following an alleged assault at a St Albans bar.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:40:33 +0000On This Day: St Albans promoter wins 'Best Large Festival' at UK awards
A St Albans promoter was recognised as the "Best Large Festival" at the UK Music Festival Awards.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:58:11 +0000Hertfordshire surgeon shot in head unlawfully killed, says coroner
A surgeon from Hertfordshire who was shot in the head after taking a wrong turn while on holiday in South Africa was unlawfully killed, a coroner has found.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:11:09 +0000Chiswell Green Belt housing approved despite significant 'access' concerns
A large housing development on Chiswell Green Belt has been approved despite significant concerns over "access" arrangements.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:22:30 +0000Almost '£7 million' worth of drugs seized after van crash on M25 near St Albans
An estimated £7 million pounds worth of drugs was seized from a van after the driver crashed into two other vehicles on the M25 near St Albans.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000Bid to install thousands of EV charge points in Hertfordshire
An ambitious rollout of new electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is under way across Hertfordshire.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:54:18 +0000‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:36:12 +0000Update after police presence spotted in London Colney
Hertfordshire Constabulary has published an update after a "police presence" was spotted in London Colney.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:51:25 +0000Officers increasingly concerned for missing woman with links to St Albans
Officers are growing increasingly concerned for a missing woman who has links to St Albans.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:46 +0000City centre Post Office may be 'saved' as St Albans MP aims to secure future
A St Albans Post Office may have been "saved" as the MP provides an update on the future of the popular city centre hub.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:14:38 +0000Hours of disruption expected on St Albans Abbey train line
Hours of disruption is expected on Hertfordshire's Abbey Line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey due to a shortage of staff.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:11:13 +0000Plastic pipes dumped in 'huge' St Albans fly-tip
A "huge amount" of waste allegedly fly-tipped in St Albans has now been cleared.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:05:10 +0000Show celebrating two UK bands coming to Hertfordshire venue
A "power-packed" show celebrating two UK bands to be held at the Eric Morecambe Centre.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:03:45 +0000Man jailed after being caught with homemade gun on St Albans train
Jamie Young has been jailed after he was caught travelling on a St Albans train with a homemade gun.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:34:33 +0000On This Day: St Albans photographer honoured for photos of African projects
Adam received the Empowering Hope Award 2017 for his partnership with the charity.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:59:38 +0000Cyclist killed in crash near Hemel Hempstead
Police are refreshing an appeal for witnesses, information and dash cam footage after a man has now died following a serious road traffic collision near Hemel Hempstead.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:48:06 +0000Rennie Grove Peace: Care continues over Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, many people are starting to think about slowing down for a few weeks.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000No plans to close any fire stations, county council is told
As a neighbouring authority consults on fire station closures, there are no plans to close any in Hertfordshire, county councillors have been told.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:33:18 +0000Man who knocked St Albans officer 'out cold' avoids jail
A man who assaulted two police officers in George Street has been sentenced at St Albans Magistrates Court.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:50:39 +0000Hertfordshire police issue warning over doorstep parcel thefts
Hertfordshire police have issued a warning over parcels being stolen from people's doorsteps.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:40:51 +0000Plan for 4,000-home East Hemel development submitted
Plans for a 4,000 home development, nicknamed East Hemel, has been submitted.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:52:29 +0000Homelessness charity to open new St Albans shop in former bank
Homelessness charity, Emmaus Hertfordshire, is set to open a new charity shop in St Albans city centre.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:24:58 +0000The Bakery Stop launches after 'rebrand' and controversy over unpaid staff
The Bakery Stop officially opened its first store today (December 16) following a "rebrand" and controversy regarding unpaid debts to staff.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:41:01 +0000On This Day: St Albans-based women's association presented with Queen's award
Robert Voss presented Hertfordshire Asian Women's Association with a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2022.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:13:51 +0000Police ‘improving’ processes to clamp down on paedophile rings
Hertfordshire Constabulary is “improving” its processes to clamp down on organised paedophile rings, which its boss admitted were “not perfect” in the past.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:17:52 +0000Pair charged with vehicle thefts worth over £500,000
Two men have been charged in connection with dozens of vehicle thefts across Hertfordshire worth over £500,000, which took place between October and December this year.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000County council has received ‘a number of’ bids for County Hall
Hertfordshire County Council has received “a number of” bids for the sale of County Hall, which are now being reviewed.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000St Albans parkrun results: 24 personal bests at event number 659
St Albans parkrun welcomed 292 participants to Verulamium Park on Saturday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:37:09 +0000More than 150 Christmas presents donated to appeal
More than 150 gifts have been donated to a festive appeal.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:47:26 +0000Mulligans New Year's Eve parties are happening in Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage
Mulligans Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage are organising New Year's Eve parties for families.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:17:58 +0000Estate agents 'thrilled' to be awarded prestigious title
An estate agents firm has been awarded the prestigious FIA Gold Membership title.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:17:59 +0000Award-winning Radlett curry house opens branch in Old Hatfield
A new curry house has opened in Old Hatfield's Salisbury Square, brought by the team behind Radlett's award-winning Aroma.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:03:00 +0000Council challenged to come up with environmental Christmas tree campaign
A Green Party member of Hertfordshire County Council issued a festive challenge to the authority to come up with a campaign for people to grow their own Christmas trees.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:39:14 +0000Police show 'visible presence' at religious events following Sydney terror attack
Herts police promised "visible presence at key events" in the wake of Sunday's tragic terror attack in Bondi Beach which left 16 dead and many more injured.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:12:24 +0000Where's King Charles? Council met without portrait in new Stevenage chamber
Hertfordshire County Council met in its new purpose-built chamber in Stevenage this week for the first time – but there was one face missing.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:23:20 +0000On This Day: St Albans beauty staff give alternative Christmas ‘cards’
The cosmetics team at the St Peter’s Street store chose to donate men’s, ladies’ and baby toiletries.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000Leading councillor reaffirms county council’s refusal of quarry application
A leading Hertfordshire county councillor has reaffirmed the authority’s decision to refuse permission for a quarry on the former Hatfield aerodrome site and vowed to attend the reopened planning inquiry.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:55:32 +0000Is Spotify down right now? Thousands of users report music app 'not working'
Thousands of users are reporting issues with Spotify this afternoon (Monday, December 15).
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:01:00 +0000Fire and rescue service fails its first engine response target
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has failed its first engine response target, according to its annual statement of reassurance to county councillors.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:01:00 +0000Hertfordshire County Council to review part night street lighting policy
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is to review its street lighting policy after more than 1,000 people backed a resident’s petition calling for all lights to be left on at night.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published five death notices in the last seven days.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +00005 St Albans planning applications you may have missed this week
We've rounded up planning applications that could affect the district in the coming weeks and months.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000New parish council proposed in Hertfordshire
A second public consultation is now under way on proposed changes to council arrangements in St Albans, including the potential creation of a parish council for the currently unparished area of St Albans city.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000'Spacious' four-bedroom house in St Albans on the market for £1 million
A four-bedroom house in Mile House Lane, St Albans is on the market for £1 million.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:11:05 +0000Review: A Christmas Carol at OVO St Albans
A Christmas Carol is the archetypal morality play for the festive season as well as having its fair share of drama, ghosts and the inevitable retribution.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:47:16 +0000Police concern grows for man missing from Hemel
Police are appealing for the public's help to trace Daniel, 57, who has gone missing from Hemel Hempstead.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:28:03 +0000Review of county council constitution proposed in wake of Tory walkout
Proposals to review parts of Hertfordshire County Council’s constitution are to be drawn up after a controversial meeting where Conservative councillors walked out.