St Albans Review
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100Discover the 'excellent' countryside Hertfordshire pub serving the 'perfect' roast
The George in Graveley has been described as "excellent" and serving the "perfect" Sunday roast.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100Woman recounts harrowing effects of childhood sexual abuse as man jailed
A woman sexually abused as a child in Hertfordshire has spoken about the impact of her ordeal after waiting more than 30 years for justice.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100Refurbished Victorian house in St Albans on market for £1.25m
A four-bedroom Victorian house in Gombards, St Albans is up for sale for £1.25 million.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Hertfordshire council announces almost £2.5m package for roads, schools and SEND
Hertfordshire County Council has pledged almost £2.5 million to improve life for residents across the county.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0100Jail for man who subjected child to 'sustained campaign of sexual abuse'
A man from Welwyn Garden City has been jailed for 10 years after a sustained campaign of sexual abuse against a child.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:49:03 +0100St Albans art gallery to host events for Homes and Interiors Week
OCA Gallery in St Albans is hosting three events as part of Homes and Interiors Week.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0100Pub in the Park successor scrapped as ticketholders wait for refunds
A St Albans festival has been cancelled, leaving hundreds of disappointed ticketholders in the dark about its future.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:01:55 +0100Live music, ballet and long queues - new Danish homeware shop opens in St Albans
Hundreds queued at The Maltings as St Albans’ newest homeware store opened this morning, with live music and ballet dancers adding to the fanfare.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:29:35 +0100Major warehouse blaze named 'accidental' as investigation continues
A major blaze at the Malibu Sun warehouse in Ventura Park, Colney Street, has been labelled “accidental”.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0100Rising British blues icon launches debut album with free show in historic pub
A new album will take centre stage at a launch event in a historic setting.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:41:17 +0100St Albans hair salon closes after almost 40 years as premises put on market
Clipso hair salon in St Albans has shut after nearly 40 years, and its former premises are now on the market.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:45:51 +0100Person dies after casualty on train tracks between St Albans and London
A person has died after an incident on the Thameslink line between St Albans and London.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:22:00 +0100Arrests made as police launch investigation into suspected arson attacks
Police are investigating a series of suspected arson attacks at a derelict building in Luton, with two people arrested.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0100Hertfordshire school term dates for pupils and parents in 2026 and 2027
Now that children across Hertfordshire have returned to school after the summer holidays, here are the key county council term dates for autumn 2026 and the spring and summer terms in 2027.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:48:33 +0100Police 'no longer looking to identify woman' after Tesco customer verbally threatened
Police are no longer looking to identify a woman they wanted to speak to after a public order offence at a Hemel Hempstead shop.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100Popular lion at Hertfordshire zoo dies aged 10
A "regal" Asiatic lion has died aged 10 at Hertfordshire Zoo after suffering from progressive kidney failure.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100HATCH founder soft launches new 'London style Caff' in St Albans
The founder of HATCH has soft launched a new "London style Caff" called Morning Affairs in St Albans city centre.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:52:05 +010017-year-old charged with murder following fatal stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Luton.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:17:23 +0100On This Day: Two Harpenden businesses recognised with prestigious awards
Two businesses in Harpenden received recognition from The Harpenden Society
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:27:07 +0100Police searching for wanted man with links to St Albans
Mark Akinyemi, who has links to St Albans, is wanted by police.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:24:38 +0100Former army cadet leader jailed for indecently assaulting child
Former army cadet leader Javier Franco has been jailed for indecently assaulting a child more than 20 years ago.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:07:07 +0100Woman bitten on knee during dog attack in Codicote
A woman was bitten by a dog while trying to protect her own pet during an incident in Codicote.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:55:43 +0100Herts fried chicken brand 'kicked off' famous car festival hosted at Silverstone
Hertfordshire brand, Chicken George, is "gutted" after being "kicked off" the site of CarFest at Silverstone over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:43:57 +0100Loud siren to blare in Hemel Hempstead this evening - here's why
Anyone in and around the Buncefield Site may hear a loud siren this evening (September 2), with police explaining what to expect.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +01005 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications that might have gone under the radar.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:17:53 +0100Bid to renew police powers as 'high levels of street drinking' persist in St Albans
Police have seized alcohol 122 times under a city-centre order since March 2026, as St Albans City and District Council seeks to renew it.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100St Albans School ranks among best in UK for GCSE results in 2026
St Albans School has ranked among highest in Hertfordshire in a new list ranking the nation's independent schools according to this summer's GCSE results.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:36 +0100Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support
Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:43:40 +0100Herts opticians marks 20 years with special event
An opticians is marking two decades of service to the community.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:50:38 +0100Former Beefeater pub near St Albans reopens under new ownership
A former Beefeater pub in Moor Mill has reopened under the ownership of Queensway Inns.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:10:59 +0100Hertfordshire farm launches homegrown September events
A fresh crop of family fun is ready to be dug up and taken home.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:07:38 +0100Road closures and works to affect busy route connecting St Albans and M1
A busy route between the A414 in St Albans and the M1 will be disrupted as works for the Radlett Rail Freight development continue.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:01:29 +0100'Extraordinary' wildlife discoveries recorded at Herts nature reserves
Rare wildlife sightings have marked a standout summer across the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:55:30 +0100Hertfordshire groups urged to get flu jab as NHS opens autumn programme
Flu vaccinations are now being offered to children and pregnant women as part of the NHS’s autumn programme.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:15:22 +0100St Albans man accused of sex with 13-year-old girl to face Crown Court trial
The trial of Rukon Miah, St Albans, who is accused of having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl has been sent to Crown Court.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:02:49 +0100Trial date set for police officer charged with three counts of rape
A trial date has been set for a Metropolitan Police officer charged with three counts of rape after he appeared at St Albans Magistrates’ Court.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:59:21 +0100'Proper British' chippy to replace curry house in St Albans city centre
Anchor & Batter fish and chip shop is replacing a curry house in London Road, St Albans.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:24:49 +0100Drop in vehicle thefts as police target known criminals
A drop in the number of vehicles being stolen across Hertfordshire was highlighted at the police and crime commissioner’s latest accountability and performance meeting.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:51:35 +0100MP blasts refugee sanctuary motion for Herts as ‘grandstanding gesture’
An MP has blasted a proposal for Hertfordshire to become a county of sanctuary for refugees as a “grandstanding gesture” in favour of “people who have entered the UK illegally”.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:01:57 +0100Up to 30 extra police officers to protect county’s Jewish community
Hertfordshire's chief constable outlined how £9 million of additional funding will be used to protect the county's Jewish community amid a rise in antisemitic crime.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100St Albans parkrun results: 38 personal bests at event number 694
St Albans parkrun welcomed 301 participants for its 694th event at Verulamium Park
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:15:31 +0100DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads today
The DVLA has warned that not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:34:11 +0100Former long-serving Herts Advertiser editor dies aged 83
Long-serving Herts Advertiser editor Noel Cantillon has died at the age of 83.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:05:48 +0100Beer festival offers free entry to Sound Bites customers awaiting refunds
Hundreds of people left out of pocket by the cancellation of Sounds Bites Festival are being offered free entry to another event.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:13:45 +0100Historic railway signal box in St Albans given refresh ahead of Heritage Open Day
An historic railway signal box has been given a fresh coat of paint ahead of a Heritage Open Weekend.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:19:12 +0100In the dock: Latest court results for St Albans & Harpenden
Here are the latest court results for St Albans and the surrounding areas, with offenders appearing at Stevenage and St Albans magistrates' courts.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:04:30 +0100All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time
Chuck E. Cheese and Raising Cane’s are among the US fast food chains opening up branches in the UK in 2026
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:47:00 +0100St Albans Symphony Orchestra announces first concert with new director
St Albans Symphony Orchestra has announced its first concert of the 2026/27 season.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +01005 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in August
In a busy August for the county's courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0100St Albans teenager makes playwright debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A teenager has written and starred in his own play at the world’s largest arts festival.