St Albans Review
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +01005 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Here are five planning applications in Hertfordshire that might have gone under the radar.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100In memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Ad last week
There were five death notices published in the Herts Ad in the past week.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000St Albans City and District Council bin collection dates for Easter bank holiday
With the Easter bank holiday weekend just around the corner, St Albans City and District Council has announced the revised bin collection dates for residents.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000St Albans parkrun results: 41 personal bests at event number 671
St Albans parkrun welcomed 327 participants for its 671st event at Verulamium Park.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00001930s St Albans family home with hot tub on market for £1.15m
A 1930s family home with a hot tub in Gurney Court Road, St Albans is on the market for £1,150,000.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:13:54 +0000REVIEW: New Vikings exhibition launches in London's Canada Water
Vikings: The Immersive Experience has opened in London at Dock X, Canada Water.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000300 FREE scoops at launch of well-known St Albans ice cream shop
Ice cream brand Darlish will launch its new St Albans location at the Jubilee Square development tomorrow (Saturday March 28).
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:41:48 +0000Bricket Wood fish and chip shop closed today for filming
Filming is set to close a fish and chip shop in Bricket Wood today (March 27) with filming set to take place.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0000'Dangerous driving' arrest after 'bright and loving' 17-year-old dies in Herts crash
A teen driver has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Sawbridgeworth where a 17-year-old girl was killed.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:38:50 +0000On This Day: M&S Foodhall opens in Marshalswick
On this day in 2018, the Marks & Spencer Foodhall opened in Marshalswick with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:36:00 +0000Officers find missing St Albans man
Officers have found a missing St Albans man.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Hemel Hempstead Town FC pay tribute to 'warm family man' killed at charity event
Hemel Hempstead Town has paid tribute to a man who was killed during a charity event held at the football club last year.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Met Office predicts bright and settled weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents across St Albans and Harpenden can look forward to a largely bright weekend, according to the Met Office.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0000Family of father killed in Hemel attack heartbroken after 'painfully short' sentence
The family of a father who was killed in an unprovoked attack in Hemel Hempstead have been left "utterly heartbroken" following the trial's conclusion.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:24:05 +0000New B&M store set to open in Hertfordshire tomorrow
B&M is set to open a new store in Hertfordshire tomorrow.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:25:11 +0000St Albans councillor quits Lib Dems over parking charges and Local Plan issues
A St Albans district councillor has quit the ruling Liberal Democrat group and criticised its approach to Harpenden parking charges.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:08:25 +0000Investigation after passports and jewellery stolen in St Albans burglary
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information as part of continuing enquiries into a burglary in St Albans.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:46:03 +0000London Colney grandfather wins refund battle after losing £96k to crypto scam
A grandfather from London Colney has been partially reimbursed after losing £95,000 to a crypto scam.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:45:15 +0000On This Day: Verulam School appoints first female headteacher
On this day in 2021, Verulam School in St Albans appointed its first-ever female headteacher.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:58:00 +0000Man jailed for unprovoked punch that killed 'wonderful' father at charity event
The family of a father who was killed in an "unprovoked" attack in Hemel Hempstead have paid tribute following the conclusion of a trial.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:34:15 +0000Charity to close city centre shop deemed 'no longer financially viable'
A well-known community charity is set to close one of it's shops in St Albans city centre amid as it is "no longer financially viable".
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0000Trailer released for Leavesden-filmed Harry Potter show as release date confirmed
HBO has released the first trailer for its Harry Potter television reboot, filmed at Warner Bros, Studios Leavesden.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:44:33 +0000Teenage pair from St Albans arrested for 'moped theft'
A pair of teenagers from St Albans have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a moped and riding anti-socially in Harpenden.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:06:12 +0000Stephen Hawking artefact from St Albans School up for auction
An historic artefact given to Stephen Hawking during his time at St Albans School is up for auction.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:01:07 +0000On This Day: Work commences on new vets in St Albans
Work commenced on a new veterinary practice as Creature Comforts moved into the former St Albans Cotswold unit.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:53:51 +0000Herts police's handling of sex abuse allegations against Andrew Tate investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Hertfordshire Constabulary’s handling of sex abuse allegations made against influencer Andrew Tate.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:42:44 +0000iPhones and Apple Watch stolen from St Albans Argos
A pair of iPhones and an Apple Watch have been stolen from an Argos in St Albans.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:23:10 +0000REVIEW: London's Boom Lab is an experience not to be missed!
Boom Lab is an escape room experience with a difference and is perfect for adults and teenagers.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:08:36 +0000Harpenden stylists in semi-final of world's longest-running hairdressing competition
Four stylists working at a Harpenden hairdresser have been named as semi-finalists in the L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2026
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:13:53 +0000One killed and one fighting for life as man arrested over 'drug driving' after crash
Herts police arrested a man over drug driving after a crash killed one woman and left another fighting for life.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:52:11 +0000Search for teen girl in connection with Berkhamsted assault
Police are searching for a teenage girl in connection with an assault in Berkhamsted town centre.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:04:26 +0000Inconsistent care and poor leadership criticised at Harpenden care home
A Harpenden care home is deemed to "require improvement" following a scathing report by the Care and Quality Commission (CQC).
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:04:12 +0000MP’s former aide pleads guilty to indecent images of children charges
A former Labour councillor and aide to Stevenage’s MP has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:37:01 +0000Food giant agrees deal to buy Hertfordshire-based Huel
Danone has agreed a deal to buy Hertfordshire-based nutrition firm Huel.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:51:37 +0000On This Day: New £7.5 million sporting facility unveiled in St Albans
A new £7.5 million state-of-the-art sporting facility was unveiled in St Albans.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:42 +0000New SEND Strategy aimed at improving services and support in county
County council and NHS officials are set to launch a new SEND Strategy next month, designed to improve the experiences and outcomes of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Hertfordshire.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:53:17 +0000Former Stevenage councillor Conor McGrath due in court tomorrow
Former Stevenage councillor Conor McGrath is due in court tomorrow after being charged with three counts of possessing indecent images of children.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:43:56 +0000Colourful lunar hotel ideas win at St Albans school
Young minds took one small step into the future of space exploration during a day-long STEM challenge.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:29:00 +0000MP joins more than 150 for Ramadan celebration in Chiswell Green
Daisy Cooper MP joined the PBFC Community Foundation’s annual Iftar gathering at Green Wood Park Community Centre.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:55:41 +0000Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary after attempting to flee police
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary offences in St Albans after attempting to flee from officers.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:47:29 +0000Body found in Hemel Hempstead during police search for missing man
A body has been found inside a car in Hemel Hempstead during a police search for a missing man from Bedfordshire.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:23:19 +0000‘I’m sticking with Reform’: Councillor slams ‘witch hunt’ in allegations
Reform county councillor Anthony Owen has hit back at a series of allegations made against him in an online post.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000TV star Diane Morgan features in new Govia Thameslink safety video
TV star Diane Morgan features in a new Govia Thameslink safety video aiming to put a stop to slips, trips and falls at railway stations.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000St Albans burglary sparks police investigation
Police have launched an investigation after a burglary at a home in the Sandridge area of St Albans.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000St Albans business centre to make way for large apartment block
Plans for an apartment block to replace Noke Lane Business Centre in St Albans have been approved by St Albans City and District Council.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000Large quantity of jewellery stolen in St Albans burglary
A jewellery burglary in Park Street, St Albans, has sparked a police appeal.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Opening hours of Harpenden bar slashed after licence review
The opening hours of a new Harpenden bar, The Perch, have been slashed following a licence review by the district council.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:14:02 +0000Hertfordshire left off Sunday Times' best places to live for first time in 5 years
Nowhere in Hertfordshire has been named among the UKs best places to live for the first time in five years, while Norwich came out on top.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +0000Update after lorry fire closes M1 near Redbourn
Herts Fire and Rescue Service has issued an update following a lorry blaze on the M1 near Redbourn.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000Inside the 'extraordinary' and historic country home and gardens in Hertfordshire
Hatfield House in Hertfordshire has been described as "extraordinary" and "wonderful".