St Albans Review

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:28:54 +0100
Two by-elections triggered after Lib Dem councillors resign
Two Liberal Democrat councillors have resigned their seats on St Albans City & District Council, triggering by-elections.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:39:33 +0100
One hundred attend museum event celebrating World War Two aircraft
A museum hosted an event to celebrate the Mosquito aircraft's World War Two success.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:29:10 +0100
Residents fear 'unreasonable' opening hours of city centre convenience store
Residents have expressed their fears regarding the "unreasonable" opening hours of a new convenience store in St Albans city centre.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:24:58 +0100
Ex-police officer who headbutted and spat at colleagues committed gross misconduct
A former police officer who spat at and headbutted colleagues while off duty committed gross misconduct, a disciplinary panel has concluded.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:45:43 +0100
Four Hertfordshire retail hubs to trial new scheme targeting shoplifters
Shoplifters are facing closer scrutiny thanks to a new digital reporting system being piloted across four retail hubs.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:39:14 +0100
'Lawless' Herts teen caught with 'arsenal of dangerous weapons' jailed
A gun-toting teenager from Hertfordshire who led a "lawless lifestyle" has been jailed following a police investigation.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:33:09 +0100
'Door smashed' and jewellery stolen in Bricket Wood burglary
A burglary in Bricket Wood has sparked a police appeal.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:59:24 +0100
Herts NHS ward rated 'outstanding' in all areas by care inspectors
A learning disability and autism inpatient service has been rated outstanding across all areas by care inspectors.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:38:18 +0100
Future of Redbourn pub uncertain amid closure discussions
The Chequers Inn in Redbourn may close as a consultation on its uncertain future looms.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:41:01 +0100
Update after 'unexploded WWII bomb' found in London Colney garden
Police have shared an update after an "unexploded WWII bomb" was found in a London Colney Garden.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:30:19 +0100
St Albans named UK’s top location for hybrid workers in new list
St Albans has been named as the UK’s best commuter location for hybrid workers to live in 2026 by International Workplace Group.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:22:32 +0100
On this day: Five African hunting dogs arrive at Whipsnade Zoo
On this day in 2017, zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo celebrated the arrival of a five-strong family of African hunting dogs.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:02:24 +0100
Running club for men's mental health to host first St Albans session
A running club named Miles and Mates is set to host its first St Albans session, focusing on men's mental health.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100
St Albans hotel and pub applies to extend opening hours
The White Hart Hotel on Holywell Hill has applied to St Albans City and District Council to extend its opening hours.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:03:36 +0100
Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100
New comedy twist announced for open-air festival at historic St Albans site
A new comedy twist is coming to this year’s summer festival.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:46:44 +0100
Bankrupt Hertfordshire dad jailed for dodging school fee debt
A bankrupt father from Hertfordshire who illegally transferred tens of thousands of pounds to family and friends to dodge school fee debts has been jailed.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Here are five planning applications in Hertfordshire that might have gone under the radar.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Ad last week
There were five death notices published in the Herts Ad in the past week.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000
St Albans City and District Council bin collection dates for Easter bank holiday
With the Easter bank holiday weekend just around the corner, St Albans City and District Council has announced the revised bin collection dates for residents.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
1930s St Albans family home with hot tub on market for £1.15m
A 1930s family home with a hot tub in Gurney Court Road, St Albans is on the market for £1,150,000.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
St Albans parkrun results: 41 personal bests at event number 671
St Albans parkrun welcomed 327 participants for its 671st event at Verulamium Park.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:19:06 +0000
Plan unveiled to boost Hertfordshire's £2bn visitor economy
A refreshed Destination Management Service aims to boost Hertfordshire’s visitor economy.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:36:01 +0000
Children's cancer nurses named Team of the Year at national awards ceremony
A nursing team caring for children with cancer has been named Team of the Year.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:59:45 +0000
Students attend careers day with more than 75 organisations
A Harpenden school has marked a decade of inspiring future careers with the largest event of its kind in the local area.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:13:54 +0000
REVIEW: New Vikings exhibition launches in London's Canada Water
Vikings: The Immersive Experience has opened in London at Dock X, Canada Water.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
300 FREE scoops at launch of well-known St Albans ice cream shop
Ice cream brand Darlish will launch its new St Albans location at the Jubilee Square development tomorrow (Saturday March 28).

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:41:48 +0000
Bricket Wood fish and chip shop closed today for filming
Filming is set to close a fish and chip shop in Bricket Wood today (March 27) with filming set to take place.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0000
'Dangerous driving' arrest after 'bright and loving' 17-year-old dies in Herts crash
A teen driver has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Sawbridgeworth where a 17-year-old girl was killed.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:38:50 +0000
On This Day: M&S Foodhall opens in Marshalswick
On this day in 2018, the Marks & Spencer Foodhall opened in Marshalswick with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Officers find missing St Albans man
Officers have found a missing St Albans man.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Hemel Hempstead Town FC pay tribute to 'warm family man' killed at charity event
Hemel Hempstead Town has paid tribute to a man who was killed during a charity event held at the football club last year.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Met Office predicts bright and settled weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents across St Albans and Harpenden can look forward to a largely bright weekend, according to the Met Office.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0000
Family of father killed in Hemel attack heartbroken after 'painfully short' sentence
The family of a father who was killed in an unprovoked attack in Hemel Hempstead have been left "utterly heartbroken" following the trial's conclusion.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:24:05 +0000
New B&M store set to open in Hertfordshire tomorrow
B&M is set to open a new store in Hertfordshire tomorrow.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:25:11 +0000
St Albans councillor quits Lib Dems over parking charges and Local Plan issues
A St Albans district councillor has quit the ruling Liberal Democrat group and criticised its approach to Harpenden parking charges.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:08:25 +0000
Investigation after passports and jewellery stolen in St Albans burglary
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information as part of continuing enquiries into a burglary in St Albans.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:46:03 +0000
London Colney grandfather wins refund battle after losing £96k to crypto scam
A grandfather from London Colney has been partially reimbursed after losing £95,000 to a crypto scam.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:45:15 +0000
On This Day: Verulam School appoints first female headteacher
On this day in 2021, Verulam School in St Albans appointed its first-ever female headteacher.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:58:00 +0000
Man jailed for unprovoked punch that killed 'wonderful' father at charity event
The family of a father who was killed in an "unprovoked" attack in Hemel Hempstead have paid tribute following the conclusion of a trial.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:34:15 +0000
Charity to close city centre shop deemed 'no longer financially viable'
A well-known community charity is set to close one of it's shops in St Albans city centre amid as it is "no longer financially viable".

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0000
Trailer released for Leavesden-filmed Harry Potter show as release date confirmed
HBO has released the first trailer for its Harry Potter television reboot, filmed at Warner Bros, Studios Leavesden.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:44:33 +0000
Teenage pair from St Albans arrested for 'moped theft'
A pair of teenagers from St Albans have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a moped and riding anti-socially in Harpenden.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:06:12 +0000
Stephen Hawking artefact from St Albans School up for auction
An historic artefact given to Stephen Hawking during his time at St Albans School is up for auction.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:01:07 +0000
On This Day: Work commences on new vets in St Albans
Work commenced on a new veterinary practice as Creature Comforts moved into the former St Albans Cotswold unit.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:53:51 +0000
Herts police's handling of sex abuse allegations against Andrew Tate investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Hertfordshire Constabulary’s handling of sex abuse allegations made against influencer Andrew Tate.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:42:44 +0000
iPhones and Apple Watch stolen from St Albans Argos
A pair of iPhones and an Apple Watch have been stolen from an Argos in St Albans.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:23:10 +0000
REVIEW: London's Boom Lab is an experience not to be missed!
Boom Lab is an escape room experience with a difference and is perfect for adults and teenagers.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:08:36 +0000
Harpenden stylists in semi-final of world's longest-running hairdressing competition
Four stylists working at a Harpenden hairdresser have been named as semi-finalists in the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:13:53 +0000
One killed and one fighting for life as man arrested over 'drug driving' after crash
Herts police arrested a man over drug driving after a crash killed one woman and left another fighting for life.

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