St Albans Review

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:47:56 +0000
Charity-funded treatment at Mount Vernon aims to help rectal cancer patients
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre launches NICE-approved contact radiotherapy for rectal cancer, funded by £100,000 charity grant to help avoid permanent stomas.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:51:47 +0000
More than 150 women attend event to boost female representation in air ambulance
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance welcomed more 150 women to North Weald and online last week as part of an event designed to attract more women into roles in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS).

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:11:59 +0000
5 of the prettiest villages less than 2 hours from Hertfordshire you can visit
From Hambleden to Finchampstead, discover five of the prettiest villages less than two hours from Hertfordshire you can visit.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:09:43 +0000
The 'gorgeous' English Heritage gem an hour from Hertfordshire you need to visit
English Heritage site Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, is just an hour from Hertfordshire and is great for a day out.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St Albans parkrun results: 36 personal bests at event number 704
St Albans parkrun welcomed 399 participants for its 704th event at Verulamium Park

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:01:00 +0000
Christmas concert in St Albans to raise funds for improved care at three hospitals
A Christmas concert will bring festive music to St Albans while raising money to improve care for patients at three hospitals

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Misconduct hearing over ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ Herts police group chat messages
A group of current and former Hertfordshire police officers will face a misconduct panel next week over alleged racist and homophobic messages in group chats.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:31:00 +0000
Inquiry into Herts assault which left man with brain damage to air on Channel 5
An investigation by Herts police into a GBH assault in Radlett which left a man with brain damage will feature on Channel 5's Police: Suspect No 1 tonight.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:05:13 +0000
Hertfordshire residents can nominate charities to win £1,000 festive boost
A festive campaign is giving Hertfordshire residents the chance to win £1,000 for a charity close to their heart.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:56:59 +0000
Person dies after 'medical emergency' at leisure centre
A person has died following a medical emergency at a Hertfordshire leisure centre.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:55:11 +0000
Moving St Albans Remembrance Day service 2026 - in pictures
Hundreds gathered to pay their respects during a Remembrance Sunday parade and service.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:29:29 +0000
Owner's 'delight' as St Albans pub named among UK's best in new list
The owner of a St Albans pub is “delighted” after it was named one of the best in the UK.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
St Albans Christmas Cracker returns with 100 stalls and free Santa’s Grotto
St Albans is set to sparkle with festive cheer.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:56:01 +0000
'Banksy-style' Remembrance Day mural appears on Park Street pub
People are asking whether Banksy left his mark on a former pub in Park Street after artwork appeared yesterday.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:25:42 +0000
Drone footage catches St Albans fly-tipper dumping rubbish on roadside verge
A St Albans fly-tipper has been caught dumping rubbish in Colney Heath thanks to drone footage captured by a dog walker.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:57:33 +0000
Village 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 +0000
Hertfordshire 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 14:42:31 +0000
Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years for rape and sexual assaults
Former comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than ten years years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:05:58 +0000
Is Lloyds down? Thousands report issues with app as bank works to fix problem
Lloyds Bank customers report online banking and app outages, with more than 4,200 Downdetector complaints.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:08:20 +0000
Walkers 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 +0000
DWP 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 +0000
Nationwide 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 +0000
Thousands 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 +0000
Rare 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 +0000
New 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 +0000
The 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 +0000
Hertfordshire 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 +0000
In 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 +0000
Discover 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 +0000
Site 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 +0000
10 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 +0000
Hertfordshire'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 +0000
Stevenage 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 +0000
Deakin-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 +0000
100 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 +0000
Hertfordshire 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Appeal 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 +0000
What 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 +0000
St 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 +0000
Road 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 +0000
James 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 +0000
BT 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 +0000
Emmerdale 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 +0000
Popular 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 +0000
Rare 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 +0000
Shoppers 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 +0000
BBC 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 +0000
Memorial 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

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