St Albans Review
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:57:33 +0000Village among 'England's most beautiful' less than an hour from Hertfordshire
Hambleden in Buckinghamshire was previously named the 'most beautiful' village in England, and it's less than an hour from Hertfordshire. Find out why.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:01:00 +0000Hertfordshire approves £7m plan for 88 new specialist school places
Dozens of new school places are being created to support children with special educational needs in Hertfordshire.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:08:20 +0000Walkers crisps and Rubicon drink recalled from UK supermarket shelves
Check affected Rubicon drink and Walkers snack box batches, allergy risks and refund advice from the Food Standards Agency.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:05:45 +0000DWP confirms State Pension age change - people with these birthdays face longer wait
People approaching State Pension age are being warned they could have to wait several months longer before receiving their first payment as the Government continues its phased increase from 66 to 67.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:02:30 +0000Nationwide savers set for a welcome boost from December – how much will you get?
Nationwide is raising rates on most variable savings accounts, with some paying 3.55%. It comes as bank switching jumps 55%.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:00:58 +0000Thousands of Vauxhall owners warned 'stop driving' over safety issue
Check which Vauxhall models are affected by the Takata airbag recall, how the stop-drive advice works and how to book a free repair.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:59:08 +0000Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 420 times face value on eBay
Only 210,000 of the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coins entered circulation.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:01:00 +0000New parish council covering 28,000 St Albans households appoints first clerk
A new parish council covering 28,000 households in central St Albans has appointed its first clerk.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:07:37 +0000The story behind Hertfordshire's remarkable Victoria Cross winners
Remembering Hertfordshire’s Victoria Cross heroes on Remembrance Sunday, including Arthur Martin-Leake, Alfred Burt and Frank Young.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:27:52 +0000Hertfordshire faces dense fog as yellow weather warning issued
Hertfordshire faces thick fog as the Met Office issues a yellow warning, with travel delays possible and visibility falling to 50 metres.
Sun, 08 Nov 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, 08 Nov 2026 06:12:00 +0000Discover the 'outstanding' and 'lovely' pub inside Hertfordshire's celebrity village
Brookmans pub has been described as "outstanding", and it's in the celebrity village loved by Bukayo Saka and Alexandra Burke.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000Site could become base for two goods vehicles in St Albans
A site in St Albans could become an operating centre for two goods vehicles
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:46:48 +000010 Hertfordshire heritage sites at risk, including St Albans priory
Country houses, medieval ruins and town centres are among Hertfordshire’s historic sites at risk.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:38:48 +0000Hertfordshire's most unusual bridges include a monumental railway viaduct
Bridges usually have one simple job: carrying people, vehicles or trains from one side to the other.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:36:04 +0000Stevenage to open new veterans’ support centre serving five Hertfordshire areas
Thousands of Armed Forces veterans and their families will receive more support through a new centre planned for Stevenage.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:46:54 +0000Deakin-White earns gold status in Best Estate Agent Guide 2027
An estate agent has achieved gold status in a national guide, earning recognition as one of the UK’s top performers.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:31:40 +0000100 new homes recommended for approval on Hertfordshire agricultural land
Planning officers recommend 100 new homes in Hertfordshire, including 50 per cent affordable housing, ahead of a November 11 council vote.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:17:00 +0000Hertfordshire woman who worked during the Blitz celebrates her 110th birthday
Hertfordshire woman Violet celebrates her 110th birthday at Hatfield Nursing Home, remembered for wartime censorship work and a message from King Charles III.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:47:52 +0000Police update after weapons claim forced school into lockdown
Police have issued an update after a weapons report forced a Hemel Hempstead school into lockdown.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:49:00 +0000Appeal in search for wanted man with links to St Albans
Police are appealing to trace a wanted man formerly of St Albans.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:31:37 +0000What your Hertfordshire town looked like in the 1970s
There are plenty of nostalgic film clips from the 1970s which offer a rare glimpse into everyday life in Hertfordshire 50 years ago.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:57:56 +0000'Lockdown procedure' followed after weapons claim, school confirms
Hammond Academy School in Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, followed “lockdown procedure” after a report that someone had weapons nearby.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:01:00 +0000St Albans council plans to extend late-night food licensing hours in first for UK
St Albans could become the first district council in the country to deregulate its licensing regime to make it easier for businesses to serve food and drink after 11pm.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000Road in St Albans set to close for works later this month - here's the details
A road in St Albans is set to shut to traffic for works later this month
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:18:50 +0000James Norton is unrecognisable as Santa in M&S's star-studded Christmas advert
M&S has launched its 2026 Christmas advert starring James Norton as Santa, Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus and Katherine Jenkins singing Heaven Is a Place on Earth.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:17:27 +0000BT shutting off decades-old service with households given warning to switch over
BT is shutting off its analogue landline service with customers being told to either switch providers or use its new digital service.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:16:24 +0000Emmerdale star confirms exit from ITV soap but promises to return in the future
Bradley Riches has confirmed he will be leaving Emmerdale for the festive period but will return to play Lewis Barton in the new year.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:54:57 +0000Popular ITV show to return after 7 years away with 'glamorous' star set to host
Take Me Out is reportedly set to return to screens nearly seven years after it was axed from ITV.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:53:07 +0000Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after months away
The Cadbury Twirl Crispy Wafer, a bar originally from Australia, has been spotted in B&M stores.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:51:42 +0000Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and more risking £100 parking fines
Drivers are urged to check supermarket parking signs after a warning that some car parks charge for parking outside opening hours.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:50:24 +0000BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans
A petition calling for the BBC licence fee not to be extended to subscribers of rival streaming services has received a Government response, amid growing questions over how the broadcaster will be funded in future.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:44 +0000Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:57:29 +0000Subway plans to open 70 new UK stores inside Asda supermarkets
Subway plans to open up to 70 more restaurants in Asda stores over four years as part of a wider expansion.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:01:53 +0000Two men detained as school locked down over weapons claim
Two men were detained after a Hemel Hempstead school was locked down over reports of a man carrying weapons.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:47:27 +0000Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow
More than 112,000 people have backed a petition to cut the state pension age to 65, arguing it could free up jobs for younger workers.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:03:09 +0000Arrest after man suffers serious head injuries in Hemel altercation
An arrest has been made after a man suffered serious head injuries in a Hemel Hempstead High Street altercation.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:58:28 +0000Update after pictures St Albans 'shoplifting' arrests surface online
Police have issued an update after images of two people being arrested in the city centre appeared online.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:33:11 +0000'Man with weapons' forces school closure as two detained - RECAP
A school in Hemel Hempstead is closed amid reports of a man with weapons.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:22:24 +0000The Michelin guide Hertfordshire restaurant that 'never disappoints'
Michelin Guide praises The Fox and Hounds in Hunsdon, Hertfordshire, for hearty French-Italian cooking, Josper dishes and a Sunday roast diners love.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:02:16 +0000Council refuses to publish ‘independent’ report on £1.65m spend written by politician
Hertsmere Council’s £1.65m Boreham Wood FC funding was justified by a withheld review written by a Labour councillor linked to council partnership talks.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:21:14 +0000Former Watford FC Women coach appointed St Albans School football head
Former Watford FC Women coach Jo Williams has been appointed head of football at St Albans School.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:24:39 +0000Leading British menswear retailer confirms opening date for St Albans store
Charles Tyrwhitt is set to open a new store in The Maltings Shopping Centre, St Albans.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:01:00 +0000Hertfordshire refugees and volunteers weave ‘Stronger Together’ wall hanging
A weaving project is helping bring people together in Hertfordshire as part of Inter Faith Week.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:59:50 +0000British man with Ebola in DRC to be flown to UK for treatment
A British healthcare worker has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is expected to be medically evacuated to the UK for treatment.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:55:50 +0000Which? warning over common mistake that is making homes colder and bills higher
Which? explains why it advises against drying washing on radiators, with alternatives and tips for reducing moisture indoors.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:48:20 +0000Blue Badge drivers could face unexpected fines despite having a permit
UK Blue Badges are recognised in many European countries, but rules and concessions vary, as experts explain.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:45:46 +0000Minister responds to claims smoky bacon crisps could be banned in UK in new EU deal
Angela Eagle told a Times Radio interviewer to "get a life" when asked about smoky bacon crisp labels and a UK-EU food deal.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:35:50 +0000Russell Brand found guilty of charges of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a court trial
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:15:00 +0000Channel 4 axes major series after 11 years amid 'serious allegations of wrongdoing'
Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK after an external review - season six and a UK/Australia spin-off will not be aired.