St Albans Review

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:10:13 +0100
‘The rest is history’ - St Albans' family antique shop celebrates 70 years
An independent antique shop in St Albans is celebrating 70 years in business – and three generations of family history – on one of the city's most historic streets.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:55:26 +0100
Reported driver found with 'expired Albanian licence' in St Albans crash
A driver is set to "face action" after a crash on the A414 at Park Street Roundabout, St Albans.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0100
'Wonderful' cat Acorn looking for forever home after rescue
In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, Acorn asks: "Can you give me a home?"

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:49:12 +0100
Victim's bravery praised after guilty verdict in gross indecency case
The victim of sexual abuse case has been praised for their bravery as a guilty verdict was returned at St Albans Crown Court this afternoon (July 29).

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:49:05 +0100
More than £30,000 of fibre cable stolen in St Albans
More than £30,000 worth of fibre cable has been stolen from House Lane in St Albans, speaking an appeal from Herts police.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:26:32 +0100
Herts teacher faces jail after being found guilty of tying boy to bed
A Radlett teacher faces jail after being found guilty of tying a boy to her bed and blindfolding him during a string of sexual acts.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:10:58 +0100
Hertfordshire drought officially declared amid FOURTH heatwave of summer
The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought for seven areas, including Hertfordshire.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:59:52 +0100
On This Day: St Albans transformed into winter wonderland for filming
St Albans transformed into a winter wonderland as the city welcomed a weekend of festive filming.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:49:24 +0100
New figures show population increase in St Albans amid national slump
The population of St Albans has increased according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:28:23 +0100
Leading finance firm moves into multi-million pound city centre development
Leading financial firm, Moore Kingston Smith, has become the latest company to move into the multi-million pound Jubilee Square development.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:17:20 +0100
New campaign urges communities to stand against violence
A new campaign is using art to bring communities together in the fight against gender-based violence.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:09:00 +0100
Famous pub to host free festival with eight bands and more
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is gearing up for its biggest Fighting Cocks Fest yet.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Herts fire crews received more than 1,000 emergency calls during heatwaves
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue has received more than 1,000 emergency calls since June.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:55:53 +0100
BBC confirms axing of three major TV shows as part of cost-cutting plans
Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo are among the programmes to be cut

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:56:19 +0100
On This Day: Celebrations as hospital in Harpenden receives national award
Spire Harpenden Hospital in Harpenden received a prestigious national award for its commitment to patient safety.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:08:01 +0100
Herts teacher found guilty of eight counts of gross indecency - Live
Teacher Deborah Franklin, 65, has been found guilty at St Albans Crown Court of eight counts of indecency with a child against a boy she tutored in the 1990s.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:07:54 +0100
More than 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints coming to Hertfordshire
More than 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points will soon be installed across parts of Hertfordshire.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:05:10 +0100
Closing statements heard as jury begin deliberating in Herts teacher trial
Jury deliberations have finally commenced as the trial of a Herts teacher accused of gross indecency of a students continues.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:39:05 +0100
Man charged with theft of streetlamps and ornate lanterns worth £1m
A Hertfordshire man has been charged with stealing 45 streetlamps and ornate lanterns worth an estimated £1million from several counties.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:31:52 +0100
Busy route connecting Harpenden and Wheathampstead closes for almost two months
Lower Luton Road and Station Road, connecting Harpenden and Wheathampstead, have been closed for around seven weeks.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:49:26 +0100
Renowned singer to perform Frank Sinatra hits in St Albans
A renowned singer will be performing some of the great Frank Sinatra's classic hits this autumn.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 35 personal bests at event number 689
St Albans parkrun welcomed 340 participants for its 689th event at Verulamium Park.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Commuters surprised by dinosaurs at Liverpool Street
Dinosaurs delighted commuters and families in a prehistoric pop-up.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:29:01 +0100
Drivers urged to report shoppers at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl & more over car park rule
Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:45:32 +0100
M&S launches kids' summer clothes from £3.50 as parents snap up holiday bargains
M&S has launched a new range of affordable kids' summer clothing from £3.50, including dresses, joggers, T-shirts perfect for the school holidays

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:41:12 +0100
College teams recognised for outstanding commitment to inclusive education
Oaklands College has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to inclusive education.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:16:52 +0100
Former Radlett teacher denies ‘choosing not to remember’ alleged victim, court hears
A Radlett teacher accused of tying a boy to her bed and blindfolding him before an alleged sex act has denied “choosing not to remember” him, a court heard.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:14:59 +0100
Amber heat-health alert issued for Hertfordshire this week
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued another heat health alert for the East of England from 9am on Wednesday, July 29, to 9am on Thursday, July 30.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:03:35 +0100
Recap as bomb squad called to 'suspicious item'
The bomb squad have been called to Langley Hill Close, Kings Langley, after the discovery of a "suspicious item".

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:38:05 +0100
'Greatly missed' dad named as one of three men killed in 'devastating' crash
A dad-of-three has been named as one of three men who tragically died in a "devastating" crash in Wheathampstead.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:40:02 +0100
Busy route into St Albans closed for up to five weeks
Long-term road closures and overnight works are set to cause disruption.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:43:34 +0100
On This Day: Pupils unveil new artwork at St Albans City Station
Pupils from Heathlands School unveiled new artwork at St Albans City Station.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:21:33 +0100
Police warning after spike in youngsters entering Herts abandoned buildings
Children and young people are being urged to stay away from abandoned buildings amid rising incidents of trespassing in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:54:02 +0100
St Albans named top location for enjoying food and drink outdoors in the UK
St Albans has been named one of the best places in the UK for enjoying drinks and meals outdoors this summer by Rosehill.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:28:35 +0100
Herts fundraiser cancelled after low ticket sales and clash with major event
A Hertfordshire charity fundraiser has been cancelled due to low ticket sales and a clash with another major event.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:20:30 +0100
CCTV released after 'man used racially aggravated language' in wine bar
Police investigating a racially aggravated incident in Hertfordshire have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:58:22 +0100
Bricket Wood chippy stars in Reebok advert featuring famous rapper
A chippy in Bricket Wood has starred in an advert for Reebok Europe alongside famous UK rapper K-Trap.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:41:05 +0100
Bricket Wood Beefeater to shut amid nationwide closures
A Beefeater restaurant off Smug Oak Lane in Bricket Wood is set to shut amid a nationwide closure plan.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0100
Colourful art exhibition to make a splash in Eric Morecambe Centre
An atmospheric new art exhibition is set to be unveiled in August.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:18:35 +0100
25 new police officers join Hertfordshire force
A new group of officers has completed their training and joined the force.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:07:00 +0100
5 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in July
In a busy May for the county's courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:16:48 +0100
Councillor says North Herts safety charter is a model for entire county
Inspirational work is already under way to prevent the scourge; of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in one part of Hertfordshire, as a county-wide strategy is being created to deal with the issue.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:48:12 +0100
100-year-old recalls working on RAF Mosquito
A 100-year-old man has shared his memories of working on one of the Second World War’s most iconic aircraft.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:26:59 +0100
Herts police appeal for help to find missing 59-year-old last seen on July 17
Police are looking for help to find a missing man from Rickmansworth, who has not been seen in more than a week.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:39:16 +0100
Men targeted Hertfordshire homes- smashing windows and stealing white goods
A man from London has been jailed for his role in a group which targeted new-build houses stealing boilers, white goods and heat pumps.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Ad last week
There have been two death notices published in the Herts Ad in the past week.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:02:00 +0100
The 'beautiful' and 'fantastic' restaurant in Hertfordshire's most underrated town
The Breeze Restaurant & Lounge in Hertfordshire's most underrated town, Tring, has been described as "fantastic" and "beautiful".

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:22:42 +0100
Man dies in moped crash at roundabout in Hertfordshire village
A moped rider in his 20s has died in a crash at a roundabout on Watford Road in Radlett and Hertfordshire Police are appealing for information.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:16:30 +0100
WATCH: Five adorable new capybara pups born at Hertfordshire Zoo
Five adorable new capybara pups have been welcomed at Hertfordshire Zoo in Broxbourne.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Hidden Hertfordshire gardens with a 'beautiful' café visitors can't stop praising
Gotha Gardens and Café at Pembroke Farm in Baldock has earned praise for its food and stunning views.

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