St Albans Review
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:27:26 +0000LIVE: Emergency services attend crash on M25 near St Albans
Emergency services are currently attending a crash on the M25 in St Albans that occurred heading anti-clockwise near to the exit slip road at junction 21A.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000County council to create up to £134,011-a-year role to help manage LGR plans
The county council is to create a £ 135,000-a-year role for a programme director to manage local government re-organisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Damp and murky weekend forecast for St Albans and Harpenden
St Albans and Harpenden are set for a damp and murky weekend.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:13:45 +0000Harpenden car park to part-close affecting Sainsbury's shoppers
The upper storey a Harpenden town centre car park - leased by St Albans City and District Council (SADC) - will soon be closed, affecting Sainsbury's shoppers.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:40:14 +0000On This Day: Go-ahead given for demolition of derelict Harpenden site
A derelict site in Harpenden received a new lease of life as a planning inspector granted permission.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:22:50 +0000GAME on the verge of collapse putting Hertfordshire stores at risk
GAME is reportedly on the verge of collapse which could put Hertfordshire stores at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:45:50 +0000Vehicle fire shuts M25 in both directions near St Albans - summary
Junction 22 of the M25 near St Albans is closed in both directions following a vehicle fire.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:31:07 +0000Pair of St Albans city centre retail units to be auctioned for '£700,000'
A pair of St Albans city centre units are to be auctioned at a guide price of "£700,000".
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:56 +0000Trio charged with catalytic converter thefts in St Albans and Herts
Three men have been charged after several thefts from cars in Hertfordshire.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:52:24 +0000Review: Di and Viv and Rose by the Company of Ten
Take three girls and then follow them to maturity and beyond - that, in a nutshell, is the essence of the current production being performed by the Company of Ten.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:31:45 +0000St Albans Diocese appeals for information on abuse at church
The Diocese of St Albans has launched an appeal for information related to alleged abuse lasting three decades at St Andrew's Church in Chorleywood.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:35:32 +0000District council's London Colney parking charge U-turn sparks row
A row has broken out over who is responsible for the St Albans District Council's decision to withdraw its threat of parking charges in London Colney.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:21:26 +0000Pedestrian suffers serious head injuries and fractures in St Albans collision
A pedestrian sustained serious head injuries and multiple fractures to his body during a collision in St Albans.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:13:17 +0000Dashcam appeal driver went down M25 in wrong direction
Police investigating an M25 crash, in which a van was driven against oncoming traffic, are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:17:28 +0000'Stop using it immediately': Tesco issues warning to shoppers over safety risk
Tesco said it is “sorry for any inconvenience caused” and reassured customers that no other Tesco products are affected by this recall
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:32:24 +0000Church renovation of Harpenden Public Halls given green light
Plans for the former Harpenden Public Halls building to become a ChristChurch venue have been granted by St Albans City and District Council.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:36:51 +0000Hertfordshire Zoo welcomes tapir as part of breeding programme
Hertfordshire Zoo has welcomed a new tapir as part of a European breeding programme.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:04:48 +0000Details of St Albans secondary school redevelopment revealed
The details of plans to redevelop Beaumont School in St Albans have been revealed.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:17:37 +0000'Shoplifter' to appear in court over St Albans Co-Op thefts
A woman arrested and charged with five shoplifting offences at Co-Op in St Albans will be appearing at Hatfield Magistrates' Court today.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:03:02 +0000On This Day: Wheathampstead lollipop lady returns after urgent appeal
On this day in 2020, St Helen's C of E Primary School in Wheathampstead welcomed back lollipop lady Claire Dacre after an urgent appeal.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:21:28 +0000Yellow weather warning in place across Hertfordshire after Storm Chandra
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Hertfordshire today (Wednesday January 28).
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:23:03 +0000Pair of Premier League footballers involved in car crash
Two Tottenham Hotspur footballers, Randal Kolo-Muani and Wilson Odobert, were involved in a car crash yesterday (January 27), which appeared to take place on the M25 near Potters Bar.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:34:39 +0000Suspects arrested after vehicles linked to alleged thefts found in Potters Bar
Two suspects in their 20s have been arrested in connection with car theft offences in St Albans, after two vehicles were found in Potters Bar.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:37:13 +0000Senior Hertfordshire police officer faces misconduct hearing
A senior Hertfordshire police officer is facing a misconduct hearing after he was allegedly untruthful about a personal relationship and failed to report serious safeguarding concerns.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:22:31 +0000Reports of van driving on wrong side of M1 before serious three-vehicle crash
A van was reportedly driving on the wrong side of the M1, towards oncoming traffic, before a serious three-vehicle crash near Garston in the early hours of Sunday morning which led to three people being taken to hospital.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000Over £500 million to be spent on adult care services in budget
Over £500 million will be spent on adult care services in Hertfordshire this year, taking up the biggest expenditure among council departments.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000St Albans parkrun results: 16 personal bests at event number 666
St Albans parkrun welcomed 357 participants on Saturday for its 666th event.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:38:50 +0000Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning and apologises to customers
A Lidl spokesman said: “If you have bought the above product we advise you not to eat it."
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:07:09 +0000Warning after weight loss drugs stolen from St Albans pharmacy
Police are urging the public to only buy weight loss drugs from reputable companies after a large amount were stolen from a St Albans pharmacy.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:32:42 +0000Two taken to hospital as precaution after three-vehicle M25 crash
Two people were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle collision on the M25 in Hertfordshire yesterday (January 25), between junctions 23 for South Mimms and 22 for St Albans.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:34:02 +0000Town council reveal results of independent Harpenden parking charge survey
The town council has revealed the outcome of a survey calling for feedback on Harpenden's on-street parking charges.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:15:28 +0000Person de-arrested after multi-vehicle M1 crash near St Albans
A person has been arrested and subsequently de-arrested following a three-vehicle crash on the M1 near Watford that has put three people in hospital.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0000RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch back for 2026 — Hertfordshire residents invited
Residents are being invited to take part in this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:57:02 +0000Herts hamlet to feature in BBC One's Inside the Factory next month
A hamlet in Hertfordshire is set to feature on the BBC's Inside the Factory on Tuesday, February 3, where Paddy McGuinness will be seen looking around the Hayter lawnmower factory.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:06:12 +0000Three in hospital after motorway crash involving van, car and motorbike
Three people have been taken to Watford General Hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 today (January 25), which saw the southbound carriageway closed for several hours between junctions 6 for St Albans and 5 for Watford.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0000Redevelopment of cancer centre sparks public consultation launch
A public consultation has launched on the future of a cancer care centre in Hertfordshire.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:51:48 +0000RECAP: M1 closed after 'serious injury' crash involving car, van and motorbike
The M1 southbound was closed this morning (January 25) between junctions 6 for St Albans and 5 for Watford following a "serious" crash involving a car, van and motorbike.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published six death notices in the last seven days.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Rogue trader jailed for £140,000 roof repair fraud
A rogue trader who targeted Hertfordshire residents in a "highly organised" fraud has had an extra three years added to his prison sentence.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000New reporting service launched to tackle arson
A new reporting service has been launched to tackle arson in Hertfordshire.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +00005 St Albans planning applications you may have missed
It is that time of the week again, as a fresh round of public notices and planning applications have been published for St Albans residents.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000Chicken George Jnr all but confirms St Albans opening date
After promising the "planet's greatest shop" in St Albans, Chicken George Jnr has now teased the opening date of its new The Maltings branch.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Immaculate' five-bed family home in St Albans up for sale for £1.2m
A five-bedroom, three-bathroom family home in the Oakland Grange, St Albans is currently for sale for £1.2m.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:47:58 +0000Jail for sex offender who subjected girls under 16 to 'appalling degradation'
A child sex offender who subjected girls under 16 to "appalling degradation", and had a victim in the Hemel Hempstead area, has been jailed for a total of eight years following an appearance at Hull Crown Court today (January 23).
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:19:59 +0000Café and ice cream shop planned for historic city centre unit
Plans, submitted by Vittorio Italian Food Ltd, target the Grade II listed building at 5 French Row for a fresh food spot named Dolce Vita.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:29:20 +0000Former Hertfordshire teacher jailed for possession of child sexual abuse images
Former Hertfordshire teacher has been jailed for possession of child abuse images created back in the 1970s.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:51:02 +0000One taken to hospital after two-car crash in Markyate
One person has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Markyate.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:16:55 +0000Leisure centres and entertainment venues across St Albans district rated 'excellent'
Four popular leisure centres and a pair of entertainment venues in St Albans District have been rated ‘excellent’ by independent assessors, Quest.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:44:13 +0000Wraps of Class A drugs, cash and mobile phones seized in Shenley patrols
A pair have been arrested and Class A drugs seized during patrols in Shenley.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:13:34 +0000St Albans city centre chicken shop applies to open until 3am every day
Henkinz, which focuses on fast food and takeaways, has submitted an application to vary its current premises licence to St Albans City and District Council.