St Albans Review

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:13:35 +0000
On This Day: Storm Ciara left 1,500 homes in Hertfordshire without power
Hertfordshire was grappling with the aftermath of Storm Ciara, which left 1,500 homes without power.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000
Residents warned of drone activity around Radlett rail freight site
Residents and authorities have been warned of drone activity around the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange in Radlett.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St Albans parkrun results: One personal best at event 668
St Albans parkrun welcomed 211 participants on Saturday for its 668th event.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:25:25 +0000
Man to appear in court accused of driving at '126mph' on Herts A1(M)
A man is set to appear in court after he was clocked driving "126mph" on the A1(M) in Hertfordshire

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:45:17 +0000
Two men die after aircraft crashes in Hertfordshire
Two men have died after a light aircraft crashed on farmland in Rushden.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:20:03 +0000
Mobile phone ban at popular leisure venues - here's when it will start
The use of mobile phones at Mulligans in Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead is being banned.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:18:46 +0000
Ofsted praise 'calm and inviting' St Albans pre-school in new report
The team at a St Albans pre-school are "pleased" with their latest Ofsted report.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:03:00 +0000
College celebrates hat-trick of awards
Oaklands College is celebrating a hat-trick of awards.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:19:20 +0000
CAMRA offices targeted for flat redevelopment in St Albans
CAMRA's St Albans offices on Hatfield Road have been earmarked for a flat redevelopment in new plans.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:48:04 +0000
High street chain to shut St Albans store amid 'closing down sale'
Well-known retailer, Claire's, is set to shut amid a "closing down sale" at its St Albans store in The Maltings.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:21:24 +0000
'100 per cent chance' of snow across Hertfordshire this week
Snow is set to sweep across Hertfordshire later this week, with a weather forecaster predicting a "100 per cent chance" it falls.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:18:40 +0000
Councillors vote in favour of shrinking pupil admissions at 2 schools
Councillors have voted in favour of reducing the pupil admission numbers (PAN) at two Hertfordshire primary schools, following a dip in the number of new pupils.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:57:42 +0000
On This Day: Breaking Bad star visits 'Britain's oldest pub' in St Albans
Dean Norris, renowned for his role in Breaking Bad, made a visit to "Britain's oldest pub" in St Albans.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:30:34 +0000
Have your say on 11,000 homes planned around Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Garden Communities (HGC), St Albans City & District and Dacorum Borough Council have launched a consultation for 11,000 homes.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council to spend extra £1.5m in new priorities
Hertfordshire County Council has announced an extra £1.5 million in funding.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Meet the experienced St Albans chef serving up delicious dosas
Born and bred in the area, one experienced chef has enjoyed early success on the St Albans market through his stall, The Daily Dosa.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Rising stars and 'razor-sharp' singer to support Paul Weller in Bedford
Singer Miles Kane and band Arkayla are set to support rock icon, Paul Weller, at the Bedford Summer Sessions in July.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0000
‘Charming’ Hertfordshire market town named among the best places to live in England
Tring in Hertfordshire has been named among the best places to live in England by Garrington Property Finders. Find out why.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published one death notices in the last seven days.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Entrepreneur becomes second Herts alumni to appear on The Apprentice
Vanessa Tetteh-Squire has become the second University of Hertfordshire alumni to appear on BBC's The Apprentice.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000
Readers praise and question plans for new St Albans Lidl store
Since exciting plans for a new Lidl store in St Albans were revealed, our readers have shared their views on what may become the supermarket giant's first store in the city.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0000
Businesses can join new scheme to create more dementia-friendly spaces
A new accreditation scheme is helping businesses create more inclusive, dementia-friendly environments.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0000
Staged vehicle crash puts Hertfordshire's emergency services to the test
A major emergency response test has put services through their paces in a large-scale simulated incident.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Site of former Baptist chapel targeted for homes in Sandridge
Plans for new housing have targeted the site of The Willow and a former Baptist chapel in Sandridge, also in Metropolitan Green Belt.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Cosy' Georgian period cottage in Sandridge on market for £600k
A picturesque period cottage in Church End, Sandridge is on the market for £600k.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:47:46 +0000
Tributes paid to 'wonderful' 13-year-old girl who has died after crash
Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old girl who has died following a crash in Hertfordshire last month.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:20:35 +0000
Discover the 5 best English Heritage sites in and around Hertfordshire to explore
From Berkhamsted Castle to Kenwood House, discover 5 of the best English Heritage sites in and around Hertfordshire to visit.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0000
Drug driver jailed after child suffered fractured eye socket in crash
A drug driver from Hemel Hempstead has been jailed after he seriously injured a six-year-old boy in a crash on the A1(M).

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:20:18 +0000
Company fined £400k after worker dies from toxic glue exposure in Hertfordshire
A housing association maintenance company has been fined £400,000 after worker died from toxic glue exposure while working in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:17:53 +0000
'Shoplifter' in court after 'stealing' jumpers, steaks and radiator in St Albans
A man has been charged with shoplifting after allegedly stealing steaks, jumpers and a radiator in St Albans on multiple occasions.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Grey and damp weekend forecast for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents in St Albans and Harpenden are set for a damp and cloudy weekend.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:14:56 +0000
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:38:10 +0000
Jeffrey Epstein's bank statements reveal long-time pilot's trip to St Albans
Banks statements released as part of the latest files relating to Jeffrey Epstein have revealed his long-time pilot spent time in St Albans.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:51:03 +0000
'Dangerous' man jailed after fracturing victims cheek and nose in St Albans attack
A man has been jailed after fracturing a victims cheek and nose during an attack in St Albans city centre.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:48:07 +0000
On This Day: GB sprinter visits St Albans school to launch athletes scheme
Great Britain sprinter Jodie Williams visited a St Albans primary school to launch the new online service Athletes Direct.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:46:23 +0000
Man taken to hospital after M1 crash near Flamstead
Emergency services have confirmed a man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the M1 heading southbound near Flamstead.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:40:05 +0000
District council proposes removal of commercial trading pitches in new policy
The community has their chance to have their say on changes to St Albans City and District Council's street trading policy in a new consultation.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:49:46 +0000
Police and council shut St Albans address after drug-related activity
A house in Cyrils Way, St Albans, is off-limits after police and partners successfully secured a full closure order in response to ongoing drug-related activity.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:15:27 +0000
On This Day: St Albans school celebrates mental health award
St Michael's Primary School in St Albans celebrated its second award for supporting children’s mental health.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:32:10 +0000
Man arrested after woman assaulted and stolen from in city centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting and stealing from a woman in St Albans.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:23:09 +0000
Supermarket giant reveals plans for new St Albans store
Supermarket giant Lidl has revealed plans for a new store to serve customers in St Albans and beyond.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:51:50 +0000
St Albans hairdresser ordered to pay over £1k for waste disposal offences
A St Albans hairdressers has been ordered to pay £1,094 for waste disposal offences.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:44:06 +0000
Man with Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City links wanted for serious assault
The public is being warned not to approach a man who is wanted for serious assault.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:05:07 +0000
St Albans city centre retail units put on market for £450,000
A pair of commercial units in St Albans city centre - London Road - have been put on the market for £450,000.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:27:36 +0000
Operator completes purchase of Hertfordshire pubs from McMullen's
Pub operator Punch Pubs & Co has completed the purchase of a number of Hertfordshire boozers from family-run brewery McMullen's.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:10:56 +0000
LIVE: Updates as rail operator issues 'do not travel' warning
Govia Thameslink Railway, which operates rail services across Hertfordshire, has issued a warning to passengers this morning (February 4) saying "do not travel".

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:02:55 +0000
Rail operator issues 'do not travel' alert after 'multiple incidents'
A "do not travel" alert has been issued for rail passengers using Govia Thameslink Railway which operates in Peterborough and Huntingdon.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:58:42 +0000
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:37:08 +0000
'It's become hell' - teary-eyed resident's plea in meeting over restaurant's licence
A resident living above Sauté Grill & Meze restaurant in St Albans tearfully told a committee "it's become hell" during a licence meeting held over noise complaints.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:20:01 +0000
SpongeBob Musical coming to St Albans with a new kind of performance
St Albans Musical Theatre Company is breaking new ground as they prepare to stage a special performance of The SpongeBob Musical in May.

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