St Albans Review

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0100
Oaklands College SEND students build wooden planters for St Albans community garden
Oaklands College students with special educational needs and disabilities built and donated wooden planters to Habiba Garden in St Albans.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Community bakery to open first location outside the capital in Harpenden
Bread Ahead, founded at London’s Borough Market, opens its first bakery outside London in Harpenden on October 12, with sourdough, brunch and workshops.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:11:58 +0100
The warning signs your business has outgrown its current software
Software that once helped a business grow can eventually become one of the things holding it back.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Call 999 immediately if you see wanted man from Colney Heath
Police are appealing for help to find Colney Heath man Gianluca Sensi, 33, who is wanted on recall to prison after breaching requirements.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0100
Local government reorganisation in Hertfordshire paused as review launched
Local government reorganisation in Hertfordshire has been paused as the Government launches a review of the plans.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0100
Extraordinary meeting called over St Albans Local Plan concerns
An extraordinary council meeting has been called after a petition raised concerns about the long-awaited St Albans Local Plan’s environmental impact.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Kitchenware giant to open new store in St Albans city centre
Lakeland is set to open a new store at The Maltings Shopping Centre in St Albans.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0100
Harpenden hay bale crush farmer airlifted to hospital with EIGHT spinal fractures
A Harpenden farmer crushed beneath 1,500kg of hay bales has told of his continued fight to walk again.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0100
Fraudsters who sold more than 2,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination records sentenced
Two Luton men who created and sold more than 2,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination records have been sentenced.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:24 +0100
Herts Lynx bus and lorry collide in Hemel Hempstead crash - Recap
A Herts Lynx bus has collided with a lorry in a crash in Hemel Hempstead this morning (September 7).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0100
‘Fascinating’ attraction that shaped British history just an hour from Hertfordshire
Bletchley Park is less than an hour from Hertfordshire and has been described as "fascinating" by visitors.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:27:39 +0100
The best places in Hertfordshire for afternoon tea, according to local diners
Hertfordshire is packed with elegant hotels, historic manors and charming countryside venues serving delicious afternoon tea.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:13:29 +0100
Two sentenced after dangerous driving, drugs and weapon charges
Two men from Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire have been sentenced for dangerous driving, weapons and drugs offences.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0100
The 'beautiful' forest walk with amazing hilltop views of Hertfordshire
Discover this stunning forest walk in Hertfordshire which is the perfect place to explore.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0100
Herts council asks government for LGR evidence in formal letter
Hertfordshire County Council has formally requested evidence from the Government.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:54:02 +0100
Woman last seen in St Albans no longer being treated as a missing person
A woman last seen in St Albans is no longer being treated as a missing person, police have said.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:34:31 +0100
University issues update on future of jobs at risk of redundancy
The University of Hertfordshire has issued an update on the future of more than 20 jobs it confirmed were at risk of redundancy earlier this ye

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'excellent' countryside Hertfordshire pub serving the 'perfect' roast
The George in Graveley has been described as "excellent" and serving the "perfect" Sunday roast.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Woman recounts harrowing effects of childhood sexual abuse as man jailed
A woman sexually abused as a child in Hertfordshire has spoken about the impact of her ordeal after waiting more than 30 years for justice.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Refurbished Victorian house in St Albans on market for £1.25m
A four-bedroom Victorian house in Gombards, St Albans is up for sale for £1.25 million.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire council announces almost £2.5m package for roads, schools and SEND
Hertfordshire County Council has pledged almost £2.5 million to improve life for residents across the county.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0100
Jail for man who subjected child to 'sustained campaign of sexual abuse'
A man from Welwyn Garden City has been jailed for 10 years after a sustained campaign of sexual abuse against a child.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:49:03 +0100
St Albans art gallery to host events for Homes and Interiors Week
OCA Gallery in St Albans is hosting three events as part of Homes and Interiors Week.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0100
Pub in the Park successor scrapped as ticketholders wait for refunds
A St Albans festival has been cancelled, leaving hundreds of disappointed ticketholders in the dark about its future.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:01:55 +0100
Live music, ballet and long queues - new Danish homeware shop opens in St Albans
Hundreds queued at The Maltings as St Albans’ newest homeware store opened this morning, with live music and ballet dancers adding to the fanfare.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:29:35 +0100
Major warehouse blaze named 'accidental' as investigation continues
A major blaze at the Malibu Sun warehouse in Ventura Park, Colney Street, has been labelled “accidental”.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0100
Rising British blues icon launches debut album with free show in historic pub
A new album will take centre stage at a launch event in a historic setting.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:41:17 +0100
St Albans hair salon closes after almost 40 years as premises put on market
Clipso hair salon in St Albans has shut after nearly 40 years, and its former premises are now on the market.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:45:51 +0100
Person dies after casualty on train tracks between St Albans and London
A person has died after an incident on the Thameslink line between St Albans and London.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:22:00 +0100
Arrests made as police launch investigation into suspected arson attacks
Police are investigating a series of suspected arson attacks at a derelict building in Luton, with two people arrested.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0100
Hertfordshire school term dates for pupils and parents in 2026 and 2027
Now that children across Hertfordshire have returned to school after the summer holidays, here are the key county council term dates for autumn 2026 and the spring and summer terms in 2027.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:48:33 +0100
Police 'no longer looking to identify woman' after Tesco customer verbally threatened
Police are no longer looking to identify a woman they wanted to speak to after a public order offence at a Hemel Hempstead shop.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Popular lion at Hertfordshire zoo dies aged 10
A "regal" Asiatic lion has died aged 10 at Hertfordshire Zoo after suffering from progressive kidney failure.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
HATCH founder soft launches new 'London style Caff' in St Albans
The founder of HATCH has soft launched a new "London style Caff" called Morning Affairs in St Albans city centre.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:52:05 +0100
17-year-old charged with murder following fatal stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Luton.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:17:23 +0100
On This Day: Two Harpenden businesses recognised with prestigious awards
Two businesses in Harpenden received recognition from The Harpenden Society

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:27:07 +0100
Police searching for wanted man with links to St Albans
Mark Akinyemi, who has links to St Albans, is wanted by police.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:24:38 +0100
Former army cadet leader jailed for indecently assaulting child
Former army cadet leader Javier Franco has been jailed for indecently assaulting a child more than 20 years ago.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:07:07 +0100
Woman bitten on knee during dog attack in Codicote
A woman was bitten by a dog while trying to protect her own pet during an incident in Codicote.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:55:43 +0100
Herts fried chicken brand 'kicked off' famous car festival hosted at Silverstone
Hertfordshire brand, Chicken George, is "gutted" after being "kicked off" the site of CarFest at Silverstone over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:43:57 +0100
Loud siren to blare in Hemel Hempstead this evening - here's why
Anyone in and around the Buncefield Site may hear a loud siren this evening (September 2), with police explaining what to expect.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0100
5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications that might have gone under the radar.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:17:53 +0100
Bid to renew police powers as 'high levels of street drinking' persist in St Albans
Police have seized alcohol 122 times under a city-centre order since March 2026, as St Albans City and District Council seeks to renew it.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
St Albans School ranks among best in UK for GCSE results in 2026
St Albans School has ranked among highest in Hertfordshire in a new list ranking the nation's independent schools according to this summer's GCSE results.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:36 +0100
Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support
Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:43:40 +0100
Herts opticians marks 20 years with special event
An opticians is marking two decades of service to the community.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:50:38 +0100
Former Beefeater pub near St Albans reopens under new ownership
A former Beefeater pub in Moor Mill has reopened under the ownership of Queensway Inns.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:10:59 +0100
Hertfordshire farm launches homegrown September events
A fresh crop of family fun is ready to be dug up and taken home.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:07:38 +0100
Road closures and works to affect busy route connecting St Albans and M1
A busy route between the A414 in St Albans and the M1 will be disrupted as works for the Radlett Rail Freight development continue.

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