St Albans Review

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0100
Handsome dog Bolt waiting for a loving home
In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, Bolt asks: "Can you give me a home?"

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:39:46 +0100
Hospital unveils new cutting-edge surgical robot
A new surgical robot is transforming patient care at Spire Harpenden Hospital, with advanced technology.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:06:37 +0100
Appeal after burglary that left Chiswell Green café owner close to 'giving up'
Police are releasing an image of a man they want to identify after Lazy Llama Café in Chiswell Green was burgled.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:41:20 +0100
Skittles and bowls were winners at St Albans Bowling Club
The women at St Albans Bowling Club have reached the semi-final stage in three district competitions.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:53:53 +0100
Retailers told to stop selling vapes and cigarettes to children
A week-long campaign has helped retailers strengthen controls around underage sales.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:09:29 +0100
One taken to hospital after major fire at St Albans business park
One person has been taken to hospital amid an ongoing fire at a St Albans business park.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:45:57 +0100
'Screams' heard and businesses evacuated amid warehouse blaze
"Screams" could be heard in nearby buildings as a fire engulfed a warehouse at Ventura Park in St Albans.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:15:57 +0100
Hertfordshire shelter sees surge in abandoned kittens amid cost of living crisis
Cat welfare charity Blue Cross has reported a surge in unwanted and abandoned kittens.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:11:25 +0100
Cause of fire at Northaw restaurant Judges still unknown
The cause of a fire that tore through Northaw restaurant Judges is still unknown.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:09:11 +0100
'Keep windows closed' as ten fire engines sent to St Albans warehouse fire
Nearby residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut as several fire engines attend a major blaze in St Albans.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:27:47 +0100
Police close M25 in both directions amid St Albans warehouse blaze
Police have closed the M25 in St Albans due to an ongoing warehouse fire in the area.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0100
£232m cocaine haul smuggled in banana shipment discovered in Hertfordshire
Nearly three tonnes of cocaine with an estimated street value of £232 million have been seized in a Hertfordshire drug bust.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:50:02 +0100
Huge fire engulfs warehouse at St Albans business park - Live
A plume of black smoke can be seen rising above an industrial estate near Bricket Wood and Radlett this morning (August 11).

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0100
Celebrity cricket match raises £20k for Stevenage and Hitchin charity
A celebrity cricket match has raised more than £20,000 for a charity supporting homeless people living in Stevenage and North Herts.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 34 personal bests at event number 691
St Albans parkrun welcomed 343 participants for its 691st event at Verulamium Park.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Disruption to trains and engineering works on August bank holiday weekend
Rail passengers are being warned of disruption to services during the August bank holiday weekend.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:18 +0100
Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:31:59 +0100
Audit into separated migrant children deferred due to Ofsted inspection
An audit into the service provided to separated migrant children living in Hertfordshire has been deferred by the local authority, as it dealt with an Ofsted inspection.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:56:53 +0100
Plans to redevelop 'inefficient' St Albans site with 14 homes
A planning application has been submitted to redevelop a site in St Albans to deliver a new "high-quality" scheme of 14 homes.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:30:34 +0100
Wasted medicines could fill up 75 swimming pools a year, St Albans association says
The National Pharmacy Association has found that medicines wasted in England last year could have filled 75 swimming pools.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:38:39 +0100
On This Day: Harpenden youngster crowned world champion in unique racket sport
A schoolboy from Harpenden was crowned world champion in the unique sport of racketlon.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:20:54 +0100
Herts birds shot with darts and catapult as RSPCA reveals shocking cruelty rise
Birds in Hertfordshire have been shot with darts and a catapult according to the RSPCA, as the charity revealed a shocking rise in cruelty.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:43:55 +0100
Hertfordshire woman gains national recognition for unique greeting cards
A greeting card business is putting the spotlight on life’s less celebrated moments.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:55:38 +0100
Seven commercial buildings found well alight in major Hemel blaze
Several commercial outbuildings were well alight after a major fire broke out in Hemel Hempstead on the morning of August 10.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:27:06 +0100
Man in 20s taken to hospital after e-scooter collides with car in London Colney
A man in his early 20s has been taken to hospital following a crash in St Annes Road, London Colney.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:46:07 +0100
Award-winning Harpenden restaurant handed five-star hygiene rating
Grand Trunk Road by Papa J’s in Harpenden has thanked its "incredible team" after being handed a five-star food hygiene rating.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:02:46 +0100
Firefighters tackle Hemel blaze as smoke rises above Herts -Live
Firefighters are currently tackling a fire in Hemel Hempstead this morning (August 10).

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:50:33 +0100
Met Office considers rare extreme heat warning amid 36C heatwave forecast
Forecasters warn the extreme heat could disrupt transport and power networks as dry, hot weather continues to grip the country.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Herts organisations awarded grants by county council
New grants have been handed to local organisations.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published five death notices in the last seven days.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0100
The historic Hertfordshire site that had a starring role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, features one historic Hertfordshire venue.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:19:52 +0100
Man charged after police officer 'bitten' inside shop
A man has been charged after a police officer was bitten while attempting to detain a suspect in Bishop's Stortford.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:05:21 +0100
Car and fence damaged after 'fight' between two men
Police have launched an investigation after an altercation resulted in damage to property in Hemel Hempstead.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'delicious' and 'exceptional' fish and chip shop in Hertfordshire
Visitors have described the Sea Tree in Ware as "delicious" and "exceptional".

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0100
'Gorgeous' National Trust site with 'magnificent' gardens just 1 hour from Herts
Ham House is just one hour from Hertfordshire and is a National Trust property described as "magnificent" and "gorgeous".

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:38:06 +0100
Mental health crisis hubs set to open across region after successful pilot
New mental health support centres are set to open across the region as part of a national expansion plan.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:19:13 +0100
Scheme offers unpublished authors eight months of mentoring and development
A writing scheme is giving unpublished authors the opportunity to step into the world of publishing.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:54:07 +0100
Car park to be revamped with EV bays
New EV charging bays are set to be installed at Newberries Car Park in Radlett,

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:03:47 +0100
Police release CCTV of man after windows of discount shop 'smashed'
Police have released a CCTV image of a man after the windows of Savers, in Bishops Stortford, were reportedly smashed.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:24:29 +0100
SEND remains key pressure on county council as debt rises above £700million
Provision for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) remains a key pressure on Herts County Council, as its borrowing rose to £703.7 million at the end of the last financial year.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:36:04 +0100
Luton Airport expansion gets go-ahead after campaign group's challenge refused
The expansion of London Luton Airport has been given the official go-ahead after a campaign group saw its permission to appeal refused.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Inside the Hertfordshire garden centre with its own lake and miniature railway
Vanstone Park Garden Centre in Hitchin has its own lake with ducks and a miniature railway.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
10 of the best places to get ice cream in Hertfordshire
As temperatures soar, residents across Hertfordshire are no doubt hunting for ice cream to help cool down.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0100
The 'wonderful' gothic mansion complete with epic dinosaur trail
Looking for a gothic country to explore with an estate perfect for a family day out? Then look no further than Knebworth House, near Stevenage.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:52:11 +0100
'Dangerous driving' arrest after cyclist dies in crash
A man has been arrested after a cyclist tragically died in a crash on Thorley Street, in Bishop's Stortford.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Unique wellness centre 'overwhelmed' with support during first month in St Albans
The manager of being wellness centre feels "overwhelmed" with support from St Albans during his first month in the city.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0100
Popular preschoolers' festival returns to Hertfordshire with huge event
A festival for preschoolers will return to Hertfordshire in 2027 after years of requests from families.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:09:39 +0100
Thameslink respond to 'unacceptable' parking price hike at St Albans station
Thameslink have responded after users of St Albans City Station labelled a parking price hike as "unacceptable".

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:22:17 +0100
Northaw restaurant fire ruled as accidental as investigation continues
A fire that devasted Judges restaurant in Northaw has been ruled as accidental, with an investigation on the cause of the blaze continuing.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:42 +0100
Police 'concerned' about missing man as public urged to 'call 999'
Police are concerned for a missing man missing from St Albans who could have travelled to East London on the Underground.

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