St Albans Review

Sun, 03 May 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, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police swarm street after reports of man 'grabbing random members of public'
A man has been arrested after allegedly "grabbing random passing members of the public" outside Tesco Express in Watling Street, Radlett.

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Details emerge about 'suspicious device' which closed busy road
Details have emerged about a "suspicious device" which was found by the Grand Union Canal, Station Road, in Hemel Hempstead.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:03:00 +0100
7 long-lost St Albans pubs you may have forgotten
St Albans has seen plenty of boozers come and go over the years, and here are seven long-lost pubs you might have forgotten about.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:01:00 +0100
5 St Albans businesses that have opened or closed in the last month
This past month has seen plenty of excitement as new businesses opened across St Albans, but also lots of sadness as some beloved places shut.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom 1930s Art Deco house in St Albans on the market for £995,000
A semi-detached 1930s Art Deco-style house in St Albans is on the market for £995,000.

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:15:38 +0100
Live updates as emergency services called to 'suspicious device' in town
A cordon is in place on Station Road, in Hemel Hempstead, this evening following reports of a suspicious device.

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:06:42 +0100
Man injured by 'dangerously out of control dog' near St Albans park
A man in his 60s was injured during an alleged dog attack near Clarence park, St Albans.

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:05:47 +0100
St Albans election: Parties explain why they deserve your vote
Voters across St Albans will be heading to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to elect new councillors to the city and district council.

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:32:56 +0100
Former footballer charged with 'imitation firearm' and robbery offences
Former EFL footballer Myles Judd is among a pair charged in connection with a robbery involving an imitation firearm in St Albans.

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:03:34 +0100
On This Day: St Albans kebab shop becomes 'favourite spot' for actor
A St Albans kebab shop gained recognition as a favourite spot for British acting legend Tamer Hassan.

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:30:43 +0100
'It's become a social hub' - Italian bar owner reflects on six months in St Albans
The owner and manager of an Italian bar have enjoyed a the trials and tribulations - and the success - six months on from their opening

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:00 +0100
Dinosaur takeover to bring prehistoric fun to life at popular farm
A dinosaur takeover will bring prehistoric fun to life at Willows Activity Farm.

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:42:42 +0100
More than 200 people helped to stay active at leisure centres
More than 200 people are being supported to stay active through a health and wellbeing programme.

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
One Stop Healthcare: Preserve your peace of mind with GP memberships
One Stop Healthcare: Preserve your peace of mind with GP memberships.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Mixed weather forecast across St Albans and Harpenden this bank holiday weekend
Residents across St Albans and Harpenden can expect a warm and fairly pleasant start to the weekend, before conditions turn cloudier and more unsettled.

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:20:41 +0100
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns with early bird price offer
To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June 30.

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:16:07 +0100
'Pressure makes diamonds': Kai's journey from homelessness to independence
A young man who became homeless after caring for his terminally ill father has spoken about how he rebuilt his life with the support of Centrepoint

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:14:51 +0100
Everything you need to know about elections in England, Scotland and Wales in May
Voters in Scotland, Wales and parts of England will go to the polls on Thursday May 7.

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:09:03 +0100
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:10:28 +0100
Popular St Albans brunch spot makes 'difficult decision' to close
Popular St Albans brunch spot, Marmalade, has made the "difficult decision" to close its doors.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:05:34 +0100
St Albans gelateria 'overwhelmed' by support since opening day
Dolce Vita in French Row is "overwhelmed" by the support of St Albans community on its opening day.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:12:13 +0100
Outdoor retailer to replace former St Albans city centre pub
Mountain Warehouse looks set to open a new store on St Peter's Street, St Albans, replacing the Alban's Well pub.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:18:14 +0100
'Passengers unwell' as 'gas leak' disrupts trains from London to Herts - summary
A suspected gas leak at Farringdon station, London, which has caused "passengers to feel unwell" is causing disruption on trains between London and Hertfordshire.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:46:53 +0100
MP calls for review of sentence given to Conor McGrath
Stevenage’s MP has asked for the sentence given to his former aide, Conor McGrath, to be reviewed after he avoided jail for possessing indecent images of children.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:13:33 +0100
'Disgusting, abhorrent, appalling' - MP condemns attacks on Jewish community
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has condemned alleged terror attacks on the Jewish community as "disgusting, abhorrent, shocking and appalling".

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:27:44 +0100
Trio charged in connection with assault and thefts in St Albans
Officers from the neighbourhood policing team made three arrests in the city centre on Monday (April 27).

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:11:20 +0100
Hertfordshire man arrested on suspicion of terrorism
A man from Potters Bar has been arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism after items were found near London's Israeli embassy.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0100
St Albans nursery ranked among top 20 in East of England
Montessori by Busy Bees on Hatfield Road has been recognised as one of the best nurseries in East England according to daynurseries.co.uk.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0100
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:52:04 +0100
Emergency services incident disrupts trains between London and St Albans
An incident involving the emergency services at Farringdon station is causing disruption on Thameslink trains between St Albans and London.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:27:47 +0100
Family share thanks after St Albans couple receive end of life care
A family are fronting a fundraising campaign to help secure vital hospice care for others after benefitting from support themselves.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:51:18 +0100
Appeal after M1 crash near St Albans leaves man with serious injuries
A crash on the M1 near Bricket Wood, St Albans, which left a man with serious injuries has sparked a police appeal.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:47:53 +0100
Landlord to leave St Albans pub after 27 years as operator plans investment
After 27 years at the helm, the landlord of The White Hart Tap in St Albans is stepping down ahead of a "substantial investment" from Punch pubs.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:27:59 +0100
Tributes pour in for St Albans editor of iconic British comic
Tributes have been paid to the St Albans editor of Roy of the Rovers following, Barrie Tomlinson, following his death.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:47:13 +0100
Knife crime offences in Hertfordshire drop by almost 15 per cent
Knife crime offences in Hertfordshire were down by almost 15 per cent last year, new figures have revealed.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:22:22 +0100
How did our MPs vote on investigation into PM over Mandelson appointment?
MPs have voted against an investigation into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled parliament over the vetting of Lord Peter Mandelson for his appointment as UK ambassador to the US.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:58:25 +0100
On This Day: Fire destroys former children's play centre in Harpenden
A fire destroyed a former children's play centre in Harpenden.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0100
Van driver seriously injured after crash near M25
A van driver has been left with serious injuries after a crash between a Renault lorry and Mercedes Sprint near the M25.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:40:05 +0100
RECAP: Crash near M25 shuts slip road as drivers told to 'avoid area'
The M1 southbound exit slip road is closed at junction 6A to the anticlockwise M25 at junction 21A due to a crash this morning (Wednesday April 29).

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:49:32 +0100
Pamela Cookey presents St Albans High School Sports Awards
Former England netballer Pamela Cookey presented the awards and spoke to the girls.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:08:29 +0100
Developer launches another bid for extra flats at former office building
A developer has launched their third bid to build further flats at the site of a former St Albans city centre office building.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:01:22 +0100
On This Day: New health clinic opens its doors in St Albans
A new health clinic opened its doors in St Albans, promising to offer a range of health assessments and primary care services to the community.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:12:05 +0100
E-scooter seized in retail park after police caught rider with blade and stolen food
A man has been arrested and charged for five offences after being caught by neighbourhood police in Hatfield.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:42:27 +0100
St Albans cinema launches dementia-friendly screenings
New to the extensive film calendar at The Odyssey Cinema in St Albans are several screenings designed to help those living with dementia.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:37 +0100
Lussmanns to raise money for Herts wildlife trust while celebrating British legend
Hertfordshire restaurant chain Lussmanns is raising money for the county's wildlife trusts while celebrating Sir David Attenborough.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:47:33 +0100
St Albans school seeks permission for 'much-needed' sport facility
Fleetville Junior School is seeking permission to build a "much-needed" sport facility within its grounds.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:27:25 +0100
University pays tribute to student who died after being pulled from river
The University of Hertfordshire has paid tribute to a "much‑valued and respected" student who died from a brain injury after being pulled from a river.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:22:48 +0100
Harpenden high street named among UK's best by national newspaper
Harpenden high street has been named among the UK's best by The Express, marking the latest commendation for the town.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Monster Truck Motorfest bank holiday weekend: Lingfield Racecourse, Surrey
RA Monster Events announces that its high-energy Monster Truck Motorfest will arrive in Surrey for the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend.

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