St Albans Review

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
On This Day: New kids coding centre opens in Hemel Hempstead
A new kids coding centre was opened in Hemel Hempstead.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bright and seasonably warm weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents in St Albans and Harpenden can expect a spell of "warm and pleasant" spring weather this weekend.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:03:22 +0000
St Albans man accused of breaching SRO by 'looking into people's windows'
A sex pest from St Albans is alleged to have breached his Sexual Risk Order (SRO) after being caught "looking in through peoples' windows".

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Families pay tribute to young girl and 18-year-old man involved in river crash
The families of Eden Bunn and Declan Berry have paid tribute to them after a car crashed into the River Nene, at North Brink, near Wisbech.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:40:55 +0000
Thief jailed over delivery van heist at St Albans O2 shop
A thief has been jailed for a delivery van heist outside an O2 shop in St Albans city centre.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
18-year-old believed to be driving car near Wisbech still missing, police say
An 18-year-old man is still missing after a car crashed into the River Nene near Wisbech on March 17.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:58:20 +0000
Next Bishop of St Albans announced at Downing Street after King's approval
The Diocese of St Albans is delighted to welcome the appointment of the next Bishop of St Albans the Right Reverend Dr Andrew Paul Rumsey.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:18:32 +0000
Appeal after tool theft from 'unattended' van at Hertfordshire golf club
Police are asking for the public's help after a tool theft from a van parked at The Hertsmere Golf Club in Borehamwood.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:28:34 +0000
Meningitis outbreak has 'not spread to Hertfordshire' but warning issued over disease
The meningitis outbreak which has swept across parts of the UK has "not spread to Hertfordshire", according to authorities.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:35:25 +0000
Network Rail worker killed on train line near Radlett
Network Rail is "saddened" to confirm one of its workers was killed in an incident on the train line near Radlett.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
On This Day: Fly-tipping stunt staged in St Albans centre
An eye-catching fly-tipping awareness stunt was staged in the city centre of St Albans.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Stuck lorry forces 'unsafe' Hemel car park to close for over two months
A car park in Hemel Hempstead is set to close for months for a replacement to be laid.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:50:55 +0000
Peddler jailed for '£7 million' illegal drug haul found in St Albans M25 crash
A drug peddler has been jailed after crashing a van containing around £7 million worth of drugs on the St Albans M25.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:25:51 +0000
St Albans quadbike theft sparks police appeal
Herts police are appealing for the public's help after a quadbike theft in St Albans.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:55:23 +0000
'Tireless staff' praised as St Albans school handed national award
St Peter's School is proud to announce it has been reaccredited with a prestigious national award given to only a handful of school across the county.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:16:35 +0000
REVIEW: Activate - 'a brilliant new immersive games experience in Islington'
London’s Activate is an immersive experience that incorporates physical challenges, high-energy games and mental tests.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:18:45 +0000
Oaklands College support plea as major development faces raft of objections
Plans for major development at Oaklands College's St Albans campus have face a raft of objections during a public consultation period.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:33:34 +0000
St Albans restaurant's 'failures' highlighted in new licence requirements
Sauté Grill & Meze Restaurant in St Albans will adhere to a number of new requirements for its licence after "failing" to prevent public nuisance.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:12:19 +0000
Police ram 'stolen' car going wrong way at busy M25 service area
Officers have arrested two people after ramming a vehicle that drove the wrong way down the M25 at South Mimms service area.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:08:00 +0000
Two dogs rescued from 200-animal household need loving home
In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, Sandy and Stevie ask "Can you give us a home?"

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
On This Day: Harpenden primary school opens 'fantastic' new playground
Harpenden's St Nicholas Primary School officially opened its new playground.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:13:30 +0000
Blippi announces new Be Like Blippi UK tour as dates revealed
Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:50 +0000
Man 'threatened with screwdriver' in antisemitic attack outside Herts synagogue
A man has been arrested after an incident outside a synagogue in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:12:51 +0000
Investigation into Peregrine egg damage at cathedral continues
Herts police have revealed an update into their ongoing investigation after eggs were destroyed at St Albans Cathedral last year.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:29:05 +0000
Leading menopause specialist announces UK theatre tour
Dr Louise Newson, a physician and menopause specialist, will appear in St Albans on Wednesday, May 13, as part of her 2026 UK-wide tour with her new show, Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:39:02 +0000
Famous St Albans falcons return to cathedral as live cam launched
This morning (March 17), St Albans Cathedral was "thrilled" to announced the launch of its Peregrine Falcon live stream for 2026.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:59:25 +0000
Police 'tried everything' to help jailed London Colney shoplifter
Officers said they "tried everything" to help a prolific shoplifter from London Colney who has been jailed.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:13:57 +0000
Preferred Batchwood Hall suitor to 'create blend of brasserie and bar'
As the potential suitors for the iconic Batchwood Hall are dwindled down, the "preferred bidder" has proposed to create a "blend of brasserie and bar" in the space.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:07:26 +0000
Plans to expand Hertfordshire's £1 per item community supermarkets
Plans have been drawn up to expand Hertfordshire’s network of community supermarkets in a bid to help those struggling with the cost of the weekly shop.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
On This Day: BBC presenter races through Herts in epic Comic Relief challenge
BBC Radio 1’s Jamie Laing completed the first leg of his ultra marathon for Comic Relief after running through Hertfordshire.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St Albans parkrun results: 22 personal bests at event number 670
St Albans parkrun welcomed 292 participants for its 670th event at Verulamium Park.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:21:51 +0000
Fly-tipped copies of district council newsletter found in Kimpton ditch
St Albans City and District Council is "appalled" to discover that copies of its newsletter have been fly-tipped in Kimpton.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:43:22 +0000
Warning after broken glass found 'several' times at Harpenden play area
The community have been warned after broken glass has been found at a playground in Harpenden.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:08:11 +0000
Man arrested in Hertfordshire on suspicion of spying for Iran released without charge
A man from Hertfordshire has been released without charge after he was arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:30:24 +0000
Pair of St Albans retail units hit the market amid city centre construction
A pair of retail units on St Peter's Street have been put on the market amid lengthy construction in the city centre.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:20:33 +0000
Fast food chain with Stevenage and St Albans stores plunges into liquidation
A fast food chain with restaurants in Stevenage and St Albans has plunged into liquidation.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:01:42 +0000
Jailed paedophile attempted to meet 14-year-old boy in St Albans park
A paedophile has been jailed in connection with a number of child sex offences which concluded with an attempted meeting at a St Albans park.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:11:44 +0000
5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month
Here are five businesses that have opened or closed this month.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:16:21 +0000
St Albans housing plan deemed 'appropriate' despite Green Belt concerns
A housing plan in Chiswell Green has been deemed "appropriate" for Green Belt land despite concerns.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:21:49 +0000
On This Day: Rare St Albans dog breed wins certificate at Crufts
On this day, an incredibly rare St Albans dog got a top certificate at Crufts.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:10:29 +0000
Trains between St Albans and London resume after 'tragic incident'
Thameslink services between St Albans and London are returning to normal after a "tragic incident".

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000
Children with EHCPs seven times more likely to be excluded from schools
Concerns have been raised about the increasing number of children with Education, Health and Care Plans who are being permanently excluded from Hertfordshire schools.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0000
Call for schools to offer CPR lessons in every school in Herts
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper is calling for improved CPR education and training following a recent visit to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance’s North Weald airbase, where she refreshed her own CPR skills.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0000
Rate of children with SEN plans has doubled in six years
Even without the Covid ‘bubble’, the number of children and young people seeking assessment for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)  in Hertfordshire would have increased, it has been suggested to county councillors.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:02:00 +0000
Rocket launch 'soaked' teachers during school science activities
Children launched homemade bottle rockets to kick off British Science Week activities at Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0000
Free health and wellbeing event set for leisure centre
A free community health and wellbeing event, The Health Action Day will be held at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre in St Albans on Tuesday, April 7, from 9am to 1pm, in celebration of World Health Day.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Classic Agatha Christie play coming to town
An Agatha Christie play is set to be staged by the High Street Players.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Zoo celebrating as sengi born in UK for first time
Hertfordshire Zoo is celebrating after two black and rufous sengi were born in the UK for the first time.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:34:02 +0000
Hertfordshire's road maintenance is 'among the best in the south east'
Road maintenance in Hertfordshire is “among the best in the South East” and “consistently higher than the national average”, according to a report given to the county council.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days.

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