St Albans Review
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0100Eight 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 +0100St 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 +0100Mum'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 +0100Red '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 +0100Country'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 +0100St 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.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:14:09 +0100Hertfordshire venue spotted in new Tom Holland Spider-Man trailer
The new trailer for Tom Holland and Zendaya's Spider-Man: Brand New Day features Hertfordshire County Hall in Hertford.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:58:30 +0100Will there be a general election now Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister?
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, so will we have another general election?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0100Boy, 3, thrown into zoo enclosure was attacked by crocodile, police confirm
A three-year-old boy who was severely injured in an enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst was attacked by a crocodile, Cambridgeshire Police have confirmed.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:50:08 +0100Bin collection updates across Hertsmere amid heatwave
Bin collections are starting earlier to protect crews during the hottest hours of the day.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:57:41 +0100'Dangerous' fighting dog which caused injury in St Albans to be destroyed
A "fighting dog" which was dangerously out of control has been destroyed after causing injury in St Albans.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:35:35 +0100Hertfordshire couple deny destroying Met Police investigation evidence
A couple from Hertfordshire has denied destroying evidence in an ongoing Met Police investigation, a court has heard.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:39:28 +0100Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:33:10 +0100Why fire crews will be in St Albans city centre today
Herts County Council (HCC) has explained why firefighters and engines will be in and around St Albans city centre today.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:11:05 +0100Plans unveiled for 1,200 home neighbourhood and school
Up to 1,200 homes, a school, care home, synagogue and new sports pitches could be built on land between Cowley Hill and Well End Road near Radlett.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100Ambulance trust named among England's best with 999 calls averaging two seconds
East of England Ambulance Service has been recognised as one of the best performing in the country.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0100Police reminder for Herts dog owners amid severe weather warning
Herts police are reminding dog owners not to leave pets in vehicles as warm weather continues.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:37:01 +0100Driver killed in train crash near Bedford named as family pay tribute
The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Herts dad pockets life-changing prize in EuroMillions lottery
A dad from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire has won a life-changing EuroMillions prize.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0100New apprenticeship scheme aims to transform lives of young children
A new apprenticeship programme at The University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield is aiming to transform early years education.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:07:47 +0100Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition
Rail experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford where 100 people were injured.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0100This hidden garden in Hertfordshire has been called 'perfect' and it's free to visit
Bushey Rose Garden is free to visit and has been described as "perfect" by visitors.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:34:14 +0100Children's park blighted by fly-tipped waste once again
A St Albans fly-tipping hotspot outside Fleetville Park has been blighted by waste once again.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:41:45 +0100Fatal crash to disrupt services between Herts and London this week
Passengers are warned to expect disruption between St Albans and London for the next week following Friday's fatal train crash.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:48:35 +0100Harry Potter star receives planning grant for eco-village in Herts
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been given permission to build an eco-village in Kimpton.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100Nine in critical condition as 28 remain in hospital after fatal train crash
Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in critical condition, after a crash involving two trains near Bedford, police have confirmed.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:48:23 +0100King 'greatly saddened' after driver killed and dozens hurt in train crash
King Charles is "greatly saddened" by a fatal train crash near Bedford which killed a driver and left dozens of passengers injured.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +01005 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month
Here are 5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100The 'brilliant' and 'fantastic' restaurant in Hertfordshire's poshest town
Losh Bar & Grill in Hertfordshire's poshest town, Harpenden, has been described as "fantastic" and "brilliant".
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:14:11 +0100Eleven suffer 'very serious' injuries in Bedford rail crash
Eleven people suffered “very serious” injuries and 22 were seriously injured in the train collision near Bedford, East of England Ambulance Service has said.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:31:23 +0100Person dies and several others injured in Bedford rail crash
One person has sadly died and several others injured in the Bedford rail crash, police have confirmed.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:39:52 +0100'Avoid emergency departments' says hospital amid horror train crash
Stevenage's Lister Hospital, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital have asked the public to avoid its emergency departments while it deals with casualties from the train crash in Bedford.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:14:29 +0100Bedford train crash witness says people 'crying and screaming'
A witness to the Bedford train crash says he heard “crying, screaming” and said some passengers seemed to have major injuries.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:10:58 +0100RECAP: Person dies and more than 80 injured in Bedford train crash
We are hearing reports of a crash involving two trains in the Bedford area.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0100What next for future of popular community Post Office branch?
MP Daisy Cooper has explained the uncertain future of a St Albans community Post Office as the branch looks for a new retailer.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:41:56 +0100Police presence in car park of St Albans supermarket explained
A suspected stolen vehicle has been recovered in the car park of a Morrisons supermarket in St Albans.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:13:09 +0100Campaign concerned over plan for £6.5 million community hub despite consultation
A campaign group is calling for greater community involvement in decisions about the future of a proposed community hub.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:23:21 +0100All you need to know ahead of Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival 2026
St Albans is set to celebrate its most famous figure with the return of the Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival for 2026.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:57:19 +0100St Albans station security ramped up in response to bike theft campaign
A long-running campaign to stop bike thefts at St Albans City station - led by MP Daisy Cooper - has led to major improvements.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:21:49 +0100Community Resolution issued after dog injured man in 60s during St Albans attack
A man has received a Community Resolution in connection with a dog attack near Clarence Park, St Albans.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:58:00 +0100Discover the relaxing family-friendly beach just an hour away from Hertfordshire
Chalkwell Beach in Southend-on-Sea is just a little over an hour from Hertfordshire and is great for a relaxing weekend.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:02:12 +0100Wife of zoo owner jumped into crocodile enclosure to save child from 'serious harm'
A woman jumped into a crocodile enclosure in a desperate attempt to save a child from serious harm.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:48:16 +0100Boy, 3, ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo as man arrested
An investigation has been launched after a boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:50:48 +0100Large Hertfordshire garden centre set to close after land sold for development
The two-acre Hillier Garden Centre Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire is set to close after the sale of its site was confirmed.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:12:04 +0100Man charged after theft of fragrances and skin care products
A man has been charged after fragrances and skincare products were stolen from a Boots store in London Colney.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:17 +0100Search for pair in connection with St Albans moped theft
Police are searching for two men in connection with a moped theft in Milford Close, St Albans.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:47:32 +0100Fewer than half back plans to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to Watford
Fewer than half of those who responded to a consultation on plans to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre have backed a proposed move to Watford General Hospital.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:23:26 +0100St Albans farmer saved after 200-tonne fly-tip finally cleared thanks to fundraiser
200 tonnes of fly-tipped waste has been cleared from an arable farm in St Albans, after a public fundraiser saved the 80-year-old landowner from financial ruin.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:16:45 +0100How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:51:50 +0100Banking branch plan blocked for 'harming character' of city centre
Barclays had hoped to open at 69-69a St Peter's Street in St Albans, but the application was turned down by the district council.