St Albans Review
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:36:11 +0100Man to be interviewed in connection with assaults and racist abuse in St Albans
A man will be interviewed in connection with a pair of assaults and racist abuse in St Albans.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:11:23 +0100Five suspected shoplifters arrested amid Harpenden heatwave
Five people were detained following a series of shoplifting incidents in Harpenden.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:52:31 +0100St Albans secondary school confirms early finish due to heatwave
A St Albans secondary school has confirmed that pupils finished early today due to the high temperatures.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:38:31 +0100Man with St Albans links wanted on recall to prison
A man with links to St Albans is wanted on recall to prison.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:13:33 +0100Pair jailed for stealing more than £600,000 worth of luxury cars
Two men have been sentenced for stealing more than £600,000 worth of luxury cars.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:52:24 +0100Train passed red signal in fatal crash near Bedford, report finds
A report by the RAIB has found that the train involved in a fatal crash near Bedford passed through a red signal.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:03:38 +0100Trio of St Albans businesses scoop Muddy Stilettos Awards
St Albans businesses are celebrating a string of wins in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0100Long-awaited Banking Hub opens in the heart of Harpenden
A new high street Banking Hub has opened to improve access to financial services in Harpenden.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:46:57 +0100LIVE: Updates as red weather warning issued for Hertfordshire
We're bringing you live updates from across Hertfordshire amid a red weather warning being issued for the county and temperatures set to soar to 35°.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0100Can you give happy chappy Enzo a home?
In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, Enzo asks: "Can you give me a home?"
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:22 +0100Olympic champion returns to college to a hero's welcome
Double Olympic gold medallist Matt Weston has returned to the college where his sporting journey began.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:05:54 +0100School holds sustainability week with a range of activities
Pupils have been learning how small changes can make a big difference during a week dedicated to sustainability.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:51:17 +0100Steam locomotive returns to reopen model railway after decades
A steam locomotive made a historic comeback as it reopened a model railway more than 70 years after the first time it did it.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:36:30 +0100Police close road following Hemel crash amid reports of 'air ambulance'
Herts Police said they were responding to a crash on St Albans Road around 6.15pm, telling drivers to avoid the area.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:20:04 +0100More than 120 girls take part in cricket festival at club
A cricket festival brought 12 school teams together to promote girls' participation in the sport.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:09:11 +0100Runner makes history at annual 10K race beneath setting sun
The Summer Solstice 10K saw its first-ever overall female winner this year.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:45:29 +0100Health chiefs issue red alert heatwave advice and warn of 'unavoidable' deaths
A rare red heat-health alert has been issued for Hertfordshire, prompting health bosses to call for action to protect lives.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:43:53 +0100Woman has bank card stolen and used while waiting for bus in St Albans
An investigation has been launched after a number of bank cards were stolen from a woman waiting for the bus in St Albans.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:20:59 +0100Countdown to Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in St Albans
The countdown is on for this year’s Race for Life, and people are being urged to go “all in” to help beat cancer.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:35:40 +0100Alban Day festival brings history to life in St Albans city centre
Giant puppets brought history to life in a colourful procession through the heart of the city.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:51:06 +0100Police reviewing CCTV after boy thrown into crocodile enclosure
Police have confirmed they are reviewing CCTV after a boy was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:33:45 +0100St Albans schools to close early as high temperatures forecast
Primary schools in St Albans are set to close early this week due to forecast high temperatures.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Fatal stabbing outside restaurant leaves 'permanent void', victim's wife says
A man has been sentenced to life in prison after a fatal stabbing outside Vu Lounge in Bushey.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0100Eight people still in critical condition after Bedford train crash
British Transport Police have issued an important update after a major train crash near Bedford left one person dead and many others seriously injured.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100St Albans parkrun results: 27 personal bests at event number 684
St Albans parkrun welcomed 368 participants for its 684th event at Verulamium Park.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0100Mum's rare condition meant eating could stop her heart functioning properly
A St Albans mum whose heart would stop beating properly up to 12 times a day when she ate has spoken of the rare condition that turned every meal into a "high-alert" moment.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0100Red 'extreme heat' weather warning for Herts ahead of record temperatures
A red extreme heat warning has been issued for Hertfordshire as temperatures are forecast to hit record highs.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:58:09 +0100Country's 'broken politics' goes beyond leadership change says St Albans MP
The country's "broken politics" is beyond just a change in leadership and needs urgent fixing, says the St Albans MP.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:16:13 +0100St Albans primary school achieves platinum award for playtime provision
Alban City School in St Albans has received the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award, the highest honour given through the programme.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:14:09 +0100Hertfordshire venue spotted in new Tom Holland Spider-Man trailer
The new trailer for Tom Holland and Zendaya's Spider-Man: Brand New Day features Hertfordshire County Hall in Hertford.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:58:30 +0100Will there be a general election now Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister?
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, so will we have another general election?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0100Boy, 3, thrown into zoo enclosure was attacked by crocodile, police confirm
A three-year-old boy who was severely injured in an enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst was attacked by a crocodile, Cambridgeshire Police have confirmed.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:50:08 +0100Bin collection updates across Hertsmere amid heatwave
Bin collections are starting earlier to protect crews during the hottest hours of the day.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:57:41 +0100'Dangerous' fighting dog which caused injury in St Albans to be destroyed
A "fighting dog" which was dangerously out of control has been destroyed after causing injury in St Albans.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:35:35 +0100Hertfordshire couple deny destroying Met Police investigation evidence
A couple from Hertfordshire has denied destroying evidence in an ongoing Met Police investigation, a court has heard.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:39:28 +0100Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:33:10 +0100Why fire crews will be in St Albans city centre today
Herts County Council (HCC) has explained why firefighters and engines will be in and around St Albans city centre today.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:11:05 +0100Plans unveiled for 1,200 home neighbourhood and school
Up to 1,200 homes, a school, care home, synagogue and new sports pitches could be built on land between Cowley Hill and Well End Road near Radlett.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100Ambulance trust named among England's best with 999 calls averaging two seconds
East of England Ambulance Service has been recognised as one of the best performing in the country.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0100Police reminder for Herts dog owners amid severe weather warning
Herts police are reminding dog owners not to leave pets in vehicles as warm weather continues.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:37:01 +0100Driver killed in train crash near Bedford named as family pay tribute
The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Herts dad pockets life-changing prize in EuroMillions lottery
A dad from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire has won a life-changing EuroMillions prize.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0100New apprenticeship scheme aims to transform lives of young children
A new apprenticeship programme at The University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield is aiming to transform early years education.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:07:47 +0100Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition
Rail experts are continuing to investigate a fatal train crash near Bedford where 100 people were injured.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0100This hidden garden in Hertfordshire has been called 'perfect' and it's free to visit
Bushey Rose Garden is free to visit and has been described as "perfect" by visitors.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:34:14 +0100Children's park blighted by fly-tipped waste once again
A St Albans fly-tipping hotspot outside Fleetville Park has been blighted by waste once again.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:41:45 +0100Fatal crash to disrupt services between Herts and London this week
Passengers are warned to expect disruption between St Albans and London for the next week following Friday's fatal train crash.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:48:35 +0100Harry Potter star receives planning grant for eco-village in Herts
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been given permission to build an eco-village in Kimpton.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100Nine in critical condition as 28 remain in hospital after fatal train crash
Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in critical condition, after a crash involving two trains near Bedford, police have confirmed.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:48:23 +0100King 'greatly saddened' after driver killed and dozens hurt in train crash
King Charles is "greatly saddened" by a fatal train crash near Bedford which killed a driver and left dozens of passengers injured.