St Albans Review
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000Chicken George Jnr all but confirms St Albans opening date
After promising the "planet's greatest shop" in St Albans, Chicken George Jnr has now teased the opening date of its new The Maltings branch.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Immaculate' five-bed family home in St Albans up for sale for £1.2m
A five-bedroom, three-bathroom family home in the Oakland Grange, St Albans is currently for sale for £1.2m.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:47:58 +0000Jail for sex offender who subjected girls under 16 to 'appalling degradation'
A child sex offender who subjected girls under 16 to "appalling degradation", and had a victim in the Hemel Hempstead area, has been jailed for a total of eight years following an appearance at Hull Crown Court today (January 23).
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:19:59 +0000Café and ice cream shop planned for historic city centre unit
Plans, submitted by Vittorio Italian Food Ltd, target the Grade II listed building at 5 French Row for a fresh food spot named Dolce Vita.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:29:20 +0000Former Hertfordshire teacher jailed for possession of child sexual abuse images
Former Hertfordshire teacher has been jailed for possession of child abuse images created back in the 1970s.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:51:02 +0000One taken to hospital after two-car crash in Markyate
One person has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Markyate.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:16:55 +0000Leisure centres and entertainment venues across St Albans district rated 'excellent'
Four popular leisure centres and a pair of entertainment venues in St Albans District have been rated ‘excellent’ by independent assessors, Quest.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:44:13 +0000Wraps of Class A drugs, cash and mobile phones seized in Shenley patrols
A pair have been arrested and Class A drugs seized during patrols in Shenley.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:13:34 +0000St Albans city centre chicken shop applies to open until 3am every day
Henkinz, which focuses on fast food and takeaways, has submitted an application to vary its current premises licence to St Albans City and District Council.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000On This Day: Owner 'thrilled' to open new Harpenden convenience store
A new convenience store opened its doors in Harpenden, with its owner "thrilled" to serve the community.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Cool and settled weekend forecast for St Albans and Harpenden
The weekend weather in St Albans and Harpenden is set to be cool and settled.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:35:38 +0000Think you can beat the odds? Test yourself with our ultimate pub quiz
Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:06:12 +0000Can you see all 40 UK train stations hidden in this brain-teasing puzzle?
Spot a whopping 40 train stations from across the UK in this brain-teasing puzzle, including Oxford, Bolton, Taunton, Penzance and more
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:03:10 +0000Households urged to try 2p hack to stop shoes smelling this winter
During the colder months, shoes are exposed to harsh conditions including salt, grit and moisture.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:02:23 +0000The UK's rarest 50p coin selling for more than £100 - how to spot
The Atlantic Salmon 50p, which in 2023 became the rarest 50p in circulation, sold for £101.33 on eBay
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:52:23 +0000'Do not eat': Warnings to TK Maxx, Tesco and Lidl shoppers
Major UK supermarkets, including Lidl, Waitrose and Tesco, have issued "do not eat" warnings for a range of reasons
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:15:19 +0000Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'
Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:32:04 +0000Louis Vuitton and Chanel bags stolen in Hemel Hempstead burglary
Louis Vuitton and Chanel bags have been stolen from a home in Hemel Hempstead during a burglary.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:01:27 +0000Two familiar faces from popular antiques show coming to Herts
Two familiar faces from ITV’s Dickinson’s Real Deal are heading to Hertfordshire this month.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0000Anti-social drivers to be targeted by police in St Albans
New priorities have been set for the St Albans area to crackdown harder on anti-social behaviour.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +000040,000 cookies and millions of views - St Albans' viral bakery marks first birthday
Striking virality in the heart of one of St Albans' most popular streets and headed by a young entrepreneur, the infamous Glaze Bakery has celebrated its first birthday
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:25:59 +0000St Albans City & District Council elections to go ahead as postponements announced
St Albans City & District Council local elections 2026 will go ahead after Labour announced a number of postponements to help deliver local government reorganisation.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:44:01 +0000Man arrested after two people die in crash between Shenley and London Colney
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by dangerous driving after two people were killed in a crash between Shenley and London Colney.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:28:37 +0000PM makes tea for Herts residents and unveils £15 billion Warm Homes Plan
Sir Keir Starmer said he is "absolutely clear" the number one issue for the people of Hertfordshire is the cost of living, as he visited a village near Hemel this morning (January 22) to discuss the government's new £15 billion warm homes plan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:22:55 +0000Councillor urges vouchers be reinstated for February half-term
Conservative Cllr Paula Hiscocks has urged the county council to reinstate holiday supermarket vouchers for families eligible for free school meals for the upcoming February half-term.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:07:54 +0000Sir Keir comments on latest Donald Trump Greenland developments on Herts visit
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out on the latest Donald Trump Greenland plans while on a visit to Hertfordshire.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000On This Day: St Albans car parks awarded Safer Parking Scheme award
St Albans City and District Council's 14 main car parks received the Safer Parking Scheme award.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:10:13 +0000Number of employees on payroll in Hertfordshire falls by thousands
The latest data from HM Revenue and Customs and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed a thousands-strong drop in the number of people on the payroll in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:46:56 +0000300-home Redbourn development approved
A new development of 300 homes can be built on the edge of Redbourn, St Albans City & District Council’s planning committee has agreed.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:05:37 +0000New de Havilland museum reopening date revealed after refurb delays
London Colney's de Havilland Aircraft museum has revealed its updated its reopening date following delays to a major refurbishment to the reception, shop and café.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000Building society celebrates exciting new Harpenden branch
Harpenden Building Society has launched their new branch, located right on the High Street.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:38:18 +000041-year-old whose e-scooter 'disabled itself mid-escape' charged with assault
A 41-year-old from Redbourn has been charged with multiple offences including assaulting police, after Hertfordshire Constabulary said his attempted e-scooter escape was scuppered by the vehicle disabling itself mid-chase.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:02:26 +0000St Albans Education Group to help manage private school closure
St Albans Education Group has been called in to help manage the closure of Palmers Green High School.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:41:26 +0000St Albans man jailed for theft offences and vehicle interference
A man from St Albans has been jailed for six weeks for theft offences and vehicle interference.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:22:18 +0000Foodies Festival returning with star-studded line-up for 'biggest event yet'
Foodies Festival, the biggest food and celebrity festival in the country, is once again to returning to Oaklands College in St Albans, this time celebrating its 21st birthday.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000Council's plans for Hertfordshire's children with SEND shared
“Significant engagement” has gone into the development of Hertfordshire County Council’s draft SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Strategy 2026-2029, councillors were told.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:41:39 +0000Great British Bake Off judge announces exit after 9 series on the Channel 4 show
Dame Prue Leith, judge on The Great British Bake Off, has announced she will be leaving the show after nine series.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:44:28 +0000HMRC pension loophole millions are missing out on as key deadline looms this month
Finance experts are urging anyone who needs to file a self-assessment tax return to do it ahead of the deadline, and not to miss the reliefs and allowances that could allow them to avoid overpaying their tax.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:42:24 +0000UK government considers banning social media for under 16s - what to know
The UK government is considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s as it beings a new consultation this week.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:40:05 +0000'Very rare' Royal Mint 50p sells for 64 times face value because of this one error
The 'very rare' Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for 64 times its face value because of one error
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:31:49 +0000A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000Pair charged for burglary at 'Britain's oldest pub'
A pair have been charged following a burglary at an historic pub in St Albans.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:58:14 +0000Plans to transfer London Colney car park ownership backed by residents
Plans to transfer the ownership of London Colney's Haseldine Road car park have been backed by residents.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:47:06 +0000Theatre school expands franchise programme into Hertfordshire
A theatre school is expanding its franchise programme into Hertfordshire.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Future STAHS at St Albans High School - preparing girls for life, not just exams
At St Albans High School for Girls Prep (STAHS Prep), located in Wheathampstead, education goes beyond traditional boundaries. Our FutureSTAHS programme equips girls with the skills, confidence and mindset to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:26:08 +0000Six bikes worth combined £25,000 reportedly stolen
Six bikes, worth a combined value of around £25,000, have been reported stolen in Harpenden, as police are attempting to return them to their rightful owners.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:08:00 +0000Talk on the Nickey Line in Harpenden
A talk on the Nickey Line is set to take place in Harpenden.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000On This Day: Leisure centre in St Albans undergoes £1m refurbishment
Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre in St Albans underwent a significant £1 million refurbishment.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000St Albans parkrun results: 18 personal bests at event number 665
St Albans parkrun welcomed 360 participants on Saturday for its 665th event.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:23:54 +0000Will you be able to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight? Aurora Borealis returns
The Northern Lights could be be visible across parts of the UK again tonight (January 20) following Monday's Aurora Borealis display - see where