St Albans Review

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Harpenden road set to close for three days later this month
A road in Harpenden is set to close for three days of electrical works later this month

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0100
Person dies after being struck by train between St Albans and London
A person has died after being hit by a train near West Hampstead Thameslink.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:45:35 +0100
Live - Major disruption to trains between St Albans and London after incident
Thameslink has reported major disruption on train services between St Albans and St Pancras International after a person was hit by a train.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0100
Person hit by train between St Albans and London
A person has been hit by a train between St Albans City and London St Pancras International.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:46:24 +0100
Director of St Albans Pilates studio wants 'welcoming space' for all with relaunch
The director of a Formae Pilates studio in St Albans has shared her story ahead of an October relaunch.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:37:09 +0100
St Albans street drinking powers renewed after 122 alcohol seizures
Police powers to tackle street drinking in St Albans city centre have been renewed for three years.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:05:41 +0100
REVIEW: Coral Reef Waterworld is fun for all the family
If you're looking for a fun family day out, Coral Reef Waterworld in Berkshire should definitely be high on your list of places to visit.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:55:01 +0100
Handyman who 'inadvertently' made mustard gas at Hertfordshire pool sacked
A man who "inadvertently" made mustard gas while working at a swimming pool in Hertfordshire was rightfully sacked, a tribunal has found.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:26:58 +0100
Police processing of DBS checks has “improved significantly”, says top cop
Hertfordshire Constabulary has significantly improved the timeliness of checks being made as part of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), it has been reported.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Hansons Auctioneers invites consignments for specialist sales in Royston
Royston has established a bustling focal point for art lovers, antique enthusiasts and curious homeowners seeking expert advice on family heirlooms.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:28:24 +0100
UK households could be owed up to £180 TV Licence refund - how to claim money back
UK households who do not watch live TV or BBC iPlayer could claim a TV Licence refund of up to £180, while over-75s could get a free licence.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:05:45 +0100
Emergency services respond to incident on trainline between St Albans and London
The emergency services are dealing with an incident impacting Thameslink trains between St Albans and London.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:31:39 +0100
Suspected shoplifters threaten staff at Shenley Tesco
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a Tesco store in Shenley.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:50:13 +0100
Readers name the shops they want at new £32 million St Albans development
We asked readers which shops they want to see at the new £32 million development in St Peter's Street, St Albans. Here is what they suggested.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:16:27 +0100
Telegraph names St Albans among most 'desirable' places to live
St Albans has been named one of the most desirable places to live in the UK by The Telegraph.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:07:07 +0100
St Albans farm shop 'saved' after £50K backdated business rates bill overturned
The owner of HATCH in St Albans has helped overturn a backdated business rates bill of almost £50,000, "saving" Smallford Farm Shop.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0100
The 10 best pumpkin patches to visit in Hertfordshire this autumn
From exciting Halloween mazes to traditional pick-your-own experiences, Hertfordshire has no shortage pumpkin patches.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:09:55 +0100
St Albans restaurant founder 'delighted' to welcome Strictly Come Dancing stars
The co-founder of a highly-regarded St Albans restaurant was "delighted" to welcome Strictly Come Dancing stars for filming.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:16:43 +0100
St Albans becomes second Proud Town with launch promoting ‘a place without prejudice’
St Albans has become the second location to join the Proud Town network on Friday, October 9.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 62 personal bests at event number 700
St Albans parkrun welcomed 448 participants for its 700th event at Verulamium Park.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0100
80 per cent of businesses back third term for St Albans BID
St Albans City Centre will see another five years of dedicated investment and support.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:24:09 +0100
Hertfordshire council to consider first steps towards ‘council of sanctuary’ status
Councillors could commit Hertfordshire County Council to pursuing “council of sanctuary” status within days.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:57:28 +0100
Man arrested after 35 bags of cannabis seized in vehicle stop
A man has been arrested after police seized 35 bags of cannabis during a vehicle stop in Potters Bar.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:46:17 +0100
Viral doughnuts 'sell out' on first day at new Harpenden bakery
Bakery Bread Ahead, famed for its indulgent doughnuts, has launched in Harpenden High Street.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:04:06 +0100
'Heavy hearts' as cash-strapped Hertfordshire charity announces closure
A charity supporting families with young children in Hertfordshire is closing after years of financial struggle.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:34:01 +0100
Woman found with 250 wraps of class A drugs pictured for first time
A woman from Bricket Wood found with 250 wraps of class A drugs in Potters Bar has been jailed for six years.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:23:58 +0100
St Albans nursery celebrates 10 years after caring for more than 600 children
A nursery in St Albans is marking a decade of care, learning, and laughter.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:07:22 +0100
'Welcome to Britain in 2026' - popular farm shop fumes after alleged shoplifting
Smallford Farm Shop has posted CCTV footage online to help identify suspected shoplifters.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:31:10 +0100
Bomb squad called after suspicious device found at St Albans home
The bomb squad were called after a suspicious device was found at a property in Elm Drive, St Albans.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Hertfordshire town among the best places to retire - how much it costs to live there
Harpenden was previously named one of the best places to retire in Hertfordshire, but how much does it cost to live there?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
42 per cent of young people prefer face-to-face mental health support, survey finds
Face-to-face support is what young people value most, according to new findings from a St Albans mental health charity.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Stunning five-bed home in 'exclusive' development for sale at £1.55m
A stunning five-bedroom house arranged over three floors in Harpenden is on the market for more than £1.5million.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0100
Convicted rapist jailed for two further rapes after teen victim speaks out
A teenage girl says she feels “a weight has been lifted” after the man who raped her in Letchworth Garden City was sentenced.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:24 +0100
On This Day: Two St Albans teachers appear in Proud to Teach campaign
On this day in 2019, two teachers from Beaumont School in St Albans took part in the Department for Education’s #ProudToTeach campaign.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:04:34 +0100
Member of staff pushed in cigarette robbery at Radlett Tesco
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify following a robbery in Radlett.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:12:44 +0100
Herts man avoids jail after offering morphine to mother who died from overdose
83-year-old Hatfield man Jeffrey 'Arthur' Sutton has avoided jail after offering morphine to mother-of-two Lily Gomes, who later died from an overdose.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0100
Viral bakery confirms opening date for Harpenden shop
Viral bakery Bread Ahead has confirmed when its Harpenden branch will open.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0100
Hertfordshire leisure centre cuts electricity costs by 61 per cent with solar panels
A Hertfordshire leisure centre has cut its electricity costs by 61 per cent using rooftop solar panels.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100
UK's leading nursery brand opens at M&S London Colney
Mamas & Papas nursery brand has opened inside the Marks & Spencer store in London Colney.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Teen carrying knuckle duster sentenced after 'reckless' e-bike ride in Harpenden
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced after riding an e-bike dangerously in Harpenden.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:42:35 +0100
Plan for more than 16,000 new homes voted through by councillors
Plans to build more than 16,000 homes in Hertsmere have been voted through by borough councillors.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0100
Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in court
A Royal Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing stars visit St Albans restaurant for filming
Stars of this year's Strictly Come Dancing series were welcomed to The Hub on Verulam in St Albans for filming.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0100
Popular St Albans bagel shop to close for renovation works
Popular St Albans bagel shop Brad & Dills will be temporarily close for small works.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0100
Harpenden teen avoids jail after robbing boy at 'knifepoint'
A 19-year-old man has been sentenced for robbing a teenage boy of his e-scooter at "knifepoint" in Harpenden.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0100
St Albans app founder clears £24K debt in 18 months after hitting 'rock bottom'
St Albans founder of Gains App reveals how he cleared £24,000 debt in 18 months through side hustles and built £250,000 in savings from scratch.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:17:48 +0100
LIVE: Man charged with murder after woman dies in Hitchin
A man has been charged with the murder of a woman in Hitchin. We'll bring you all the latest updates.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Woodlands Park earns GreenMark sustainability accreditation
Great Missenden Care Centre introduces practical environmental improvements during accreditation process

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Serving Royal Navy member charged with spying after Bedfordshire arrest
A serving member of the Royal Navy has been charged with spying following an arrest in Bedfordshire.

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