St Albans Review
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:39:05 +0100Man 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 +0100Busy 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 05:00:00 +0100St 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 +0100Commuters surprised by dinosaurs at Liverpool Street
Dinosaurs delighted commuters and families in a prehistoric pop-up.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:29:01 +0100Drivers 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 +0100M&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 16:16:52 +0100Former 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 +0100Amber 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 +0100Recap 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 +0100Busy 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 +0100On 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 +0100Police 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 +0100St 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 +0100Herts 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 +0100CCTV 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 +0100Bricket 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 +0100Bricket 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 +0100Colourful 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 +010025 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 +01005 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 +0100Councillor 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 +0100100-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 +0100Herts 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 +0100Men 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 +0100In 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 +0100The '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 +0100Man 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 +0100WATCH: 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 +0100Hidden 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.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100Four-bedroom Edwardian home in St Albans on market for £925,000
A four-bedroom Edwardian home in Burnham Road, St Albans - which has been renovated and extended - is on the market for £925,000.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:09:00 +0100St Albans hairdresser named among UK's best in top awards
A St Albans hairdresser has been named a finalist in one of the UK’s top industry awards, earning national recognition for creative excellence.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:44:52 +0100Twelve new firefighters join Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Twelve new recruits have joined Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:09:21 +0100138 knife-related incidents recorded at Hertfordshire schools
There have been 138 knife-related incidents recorded by police at secondary schools across Hertfordshire in the last decade.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:48:42 +0100Appeal to trace wanted man with links to St Albans
Hertfordshire Constabulary have launched an appeal to help trace 25-year-old Frank Brinkley who is wanted on a recall to prison.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:46:49 +0100Man reportedly punched car window in St Albans road dispute
Hertfordshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses after a man allegedly became aggressive during a roadside dispute with a woman in St Albans.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:10:37 +0100Amber heat health alert for East of England this weekend
A yellow warning is in place for the East of England from Friday, July 24 at 9am until Sunday, July 26 at 9am.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:13:11 +0100Quick-thinking waste crew stop fire caused by battery in bin lorry
Workers narrowly avoided a serious incident after a battery wrongly thrown in a bin triggered a fire in Harpenden.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:57:40 +0100Hertfordshire Zoo's beloved Amur tiger to depart this summer
A much-loved Amur tiger is set to leave Hertfordshire Zoo at the end of the summer holidays.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100St Columba’s - helping students to shape their futures rather than fit a mould
St Columba’s launches new academic and vocational pathways and invests in its campus to prepare students for the future.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:33:42 +0100On This Day: Summer heatwave reveals Roman St Albans in Verulamium Park
On this day in 2018, striking birds-eye snapshots of Verulamium Park in St Albans revealed the architectural outlines of Roman St Albans.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:56:47 +0100Have you seen missing Hemel Hempstead man Rohit?
Police are seeking help in finding a missing man from Hemel Hempstead.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0100This 'lovely' Hertfordshire walk with 'amazing' views named among UK's best
Chess Valley circular in Hertfordshire has been named among the UK's best walks. Here's why.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:40:01 +0100St Albans landlord in BBC show after 'gangster' allegedly ran brothel in his flat
Craig Shepheard from St Albans has featured in the latest BBC Panorama episode after discovering his city-centre flat was allegedly used for a Brazilian prostitution ring.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:42:31 +0100Council leader rejects ‘shallow’ call for more women in senior roles
The Liberal Democrat leader of St Albans City & District Council, Paul de Kort, has rejected a Labour call for more women to be included among the authority’s lead councillors, describing it as “shallow” and “politically motivated”.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:31:21 +0100Three men killed in crash on village road
Three men have tragically died after a crash between two cars on Cory Wright Way in Wheathampstead.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:54:23 +0100Plans for £2.2m restoration of Grade I-listed Tyttenhanger House near St Albans
Historic Grade I-listed Tyttenhanger House near Colney Heath could soon get a £2.2m restoration, with plans for major roof repairs, new office suites and the conservation of its clock.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Wellbeing support for rescue animals through partnership with Hertfordshire charity
Dogs4Wildlife has joined forces with Pet Remedy to provide specialist calming support to working dogs involved in anti-poaching efforts.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Nursing home carer honoured for 20 years of dedicated service
A surprise celebration was held in honour of a long-serving carer from Hemel Hempstead.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +01005 plots of land up for sale in Hertfordshire
Here are 5 plots currently on the market in Hertfordshire.