St Albans Review

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Solar eclipse in UK skies this month - Here's how and when to see the rare event
A rare partial solar eclipse will be in the UK this August. Here's how and when you can see it.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:49:35 +0100
Can you leave your child home alone in the school holidays? Legal rules explained
With the long summer holidays now stretching on, many parents are facing the annual juggling act of balancing work with childcare.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:57:40 +0100
£20 million St Albans plot not The Quadrant despite rumours, says estate agent
The sale of a £20 million plot of land marketed as "The Quadrant" online is nearing completion.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:49:21 +0100
'Ambitious and inclusive' St Albans school stars in latest Ofsted
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School, located on Sandridge Road, met the expected Ofsted standard across the board, with two areas deemed to be strong.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:46:40 +0100
'Britain’s favourite school teacher' to perform two shows in Hertfordshire
Viral sensation and Britain’s favourite school teacher James B Partridge is set to perform two shows in Hertfordshire this Autumn.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:55:52 +0100
Men and women in Harpenden can expect to live long and healthy lives, new data shows
Both men and women can expect long and healthy lives in Harpenden, new statistics from the ONS reveal.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:01:06 +0100
A-list actor gives shoutout to St Albans cinema at blockbuster premiere
A Hollywood actor and ITV reporter have shouted out The Odyssey cinema in St Albans at the premiere of one of this year's most anticipated films.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:44:16 +0100
'Do not eat' warnings as recalls issued at Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and more
There are food safety alerts in place for some items sold at Asda, Tesco and Waitrose and more

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:16:42 +0100
Suspect distracts man helping wife in wheelchair during attempted theft
Two people have fallen victim to distraction fraud in recent incidents in St Albans, both targeted while withdrawing cash.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:42:27 +0100
Arrested teen 'found with knife' while driving 'illegal' e-bike in Harpenden
A teenager has been arrested after allegedly riding an illegal e-bike dangerously through Harpenden town centre.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:46:43 +0100
Affinity Water aware of leak flooding historic St Albans street
Affinity Water has confirmed it is aware of a water leak flooding French Row in St Albans.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:18:17 +0100
Wheathampstead crews respond after barns and fields found alight in Herts
Wheathampstead crews formed part of a large emergency response after two barns and a pair of fields were found well alight in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:02:50 +0100
On This Day: Two new murals painted in St Albans City Centre
St Albans city centre welcomed two striking new murals that transformed blank walls into vibrant works of art.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:27:57 +0100
Filming for 'Boots advert' takes over city centre street
St Albans shoppers were treated to a live set in the city centre as shots were filmed for a new "Boots advert".

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0100
Grade II-listed Harpenden pub earmarked for refurb in new plans
Mitchell & Butler has submitted new plans to refurbish The Fox pub in Harpenden.

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 - Recap
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.

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