St Albans Review

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0000
Man arrested after trying to flee on illegal e-bike
A man has been arrested after an illegal e-bike was seized near The Alban Way in St Albans.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0000
Get a ticket to Baroque and Classical concert as choir celebrates 50th year
Harpenden Choral Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a concert featuring iconic works by Vivaldi, Mozart, and Handel.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
OpenTable's top Hertfordshire restaurants for Mother's Day
OpenTable have released a list of the best restaurants in Hertfordshire to visit this Mother's Day.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Do not miss: Hatfield clinic to offer NHS jabs over the weekend
A Hatfield clinic will take part in a wider effort to protect under-25s against HPV this month.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:33:00 +0000
The ‘lovely’ and ‘beautiful’ Herts forest walk filled with wild flowers and birds
Heartwood Forest in Sandridge is filled with wild flowers and birds and is the perfect spot for a dog walk.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000
In memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Ad last week
There have been four death notices published in the Herts Ad in the past week.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000
'British gastropub' serving Chinese cuisine opens in Flamstead
The team at a new modern Chinese restaurant are "thrilled and delighted" to have launched at the Three Blackbirds in Flamstead.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Change in management for parks and open spaces across St Albans
The council has announced plans to transfer several allotments, parks and open spaces to parishes across the district.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:47:39 +0000
Soham murders: The shocking crimes of Huntley
In 2002, the UK was gripped by the harrowing Soham murders, etching the names of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman into the nation's memory.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:37:04 +0000
Herts education officials respond to government reforms as consultation opens
Hertfordshire’s health and education officials have welcomed the “ambition” shown by the Government in SEND reforms outlined in the Schools White Paper, published last week.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:10:59 +0000
Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies in hospital days after being attacked in prison
Soham child killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital days after being attacked in prison at HMP Frankland

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:02:15 +0000
Soham killer Ian Huntley’s life support reportedly switched off after prison attack
Soham killer Ian Huntley’s life-support machine has reportedly been switched off.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +0000
The cobbled Hertfordshire market town with a castle that’s earned national praise
Hertford is a market town in Hertfordshire, famed for its castle, scenic river, and cobbled streets.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Five-bedroom house near Heartwood Forest on market for £1.35 million
A five-bedroom semi-detached house in St Helier Road, Sandridge is on the market for £1.35 million.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:45:44 +0000
'You're beautiful to me Hemel' - social media star sends airborne message to critics
"You're beautiful to me Hemel" - social media star Max Fosh has sent an airborne message to Hemel Hempstead's harshest critics.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:55:26 +0000
Man arrested at Herts home on suspicion of spying on Jewish community for Iran
A man has been arrested after counter-terrorism police were spotted in a Hertfordshire town this morning.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:32:26 +0000
Missing Hemel teen Allia found
Police have confirmed that missing teenager from Hemel Hempstead has now been found.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:49:37 +0000
Arsenal star tells all on famous podcast shot at St Albans pub
An Arsenal star has revealed all on a famous Italian podcast filmed in a familiar St Albans backdrop.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:48:03 +0000
On This Day: St Albans half marathon shortlisted for prestigious national award
On this day in 2017, the St Albans Half Marathon was shortlisted for the national Running Awards.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Foggy and cloudy weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents across St Albans and Harpenden can expect a largely grey and mild weekend.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:21:39 +0000
Police aware of alleged school fights organised in Hertfordshire
Police are aware of alleged organised fights taking place between school children in Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City as part of the worrying Hertfordshire Wars trend.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:49:43 +0000
National Blue Plaque unveiled for Mencap founder in Harpenden
Historic England jas unveiled a National Blue Plaque to the founder of the learning disability charity Mencap, Judy Fryd, at her former home at 8 Westfield Avenue, Harpenden.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:30:29 +0000
Welfare concern for missing Hemel Hempstead teen
A missing teenager from Hemel Hempstead has sparked a police appeal.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000
'Blood rain' could sweep across the region and leave colourful skies
The Met Office has said that "blood rain" could sweep across Hertfordshire this week as Sahara dust drifts over.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:17:28 +0000
Hemel nursery worker jailed for making and distributing indecent images of children
A nursery worker from Hemel Hempstead has been jailed for four years after admitting to multiple offences relating to indecent images of children.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:30:36 +0000
St Albans grandma spends £4k after 'falling in love with Egyptian toyboy'
A 61-year-old grandmother says she fell in love with a 26-year-old Egyptian toyboy she met on TikTok – and spent £4,000 before she realised it wasn't meant to be.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:22:52 +0000
Supermarket giant confirms plans to 'progress' pair of St Albans stores
Supermarket giant Lidl has confirmed its plans to progress a pair of new St Albans stores.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:21:21 +0000
On This Day: New housing development launches in St Albans
Homes at a new development in St Albans officially launched and were available to reserve.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:40:45 +0000
Drug-driver jailed after dangerous police chase across St Albans
A man has been jailed after dangerously driving a stolen Range Rover during a St Albans police chase.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:44 +0000
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:42:16 +0000
Missing Redbourn man found after appeal
A missing Redbourn man has been found following an appeal.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:26:08 +0000
Pupils and schools celebrate World Book Day 2026 in St Albans and Harpenden
Check out costumes from across St Albans and Harpenden as pupils celebrate World Book Day 2026.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:02:00 +0000
Man jailed was found with 'wire cutters' during Harpenden thefts
A man has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison for thefts and going equipped in Harpenden.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:21:27 +0000
Starmer says UK sending four fighter jets to Qatar as he provides Middle East update
Sir Keir Starmer said his belief was that the best way forward for all parties was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:06:16 +0000
Car flips on its roof during two-vehicle crash in Hemel
A driver has been taken to hospital "as a precaution" after their car flipped on its roof during a Hemel Hempstead crash.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0000
Man found guilty of attempted murder in car bomb plot
A man has been found guilty of attempted murder after a car bomb plot in Borehamwood.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:06:17 +0000
Meet the quirky brand relaunching a historic St Albans bar venue
Tequila Mockingbird will be serving up cocktails and music to St Albans customers from March 20 after taking over The Snug in the city centre.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:23:10 +0000
Neglected puppies abandoned near Hertfordshire motorways
Four neglected puppies have been found abandoned near busy motorways in Hertfordshire, prompting an appeal for information.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:56:26 +0000
Pair of motorbikes stolen from Bricket Wood Equestrian Centre
A pair of motorbikes have been stole from Lower Stud Equestrian Centre on Drop Lane, Bricket Wood, sparking a police appeal.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:32:40 +0000
Loud siren to blare in Hemel this afternoon - here's why
Anyone in and around Hemel Hempstead may hear a large siren this afternoon (March 4), with Herts police explaining what to expect.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:13:57 +0000
'Loads of smashed glass' among waste dumped on Hertfordshire lane
A huge waste dump full of "smashed glass" has been discovered on a rural lane in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:02:44 +0000
Warning after 'illegitimate roofers' target St Albans homes
Hertfordshire Trading Standards is warning residents to steer clear of roofing fraudsters who are currently targeting homeowners in St Albans.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000
Stonegate strongly object owner's plan for Harpenden pub to become restaurant
Plans for The Wheatsheaf pub to become a restaurant have been approved despite strong objection from Stonegate.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:38:08 +0000
How much more pensioners will get from next month as DWP increases begin
From the New State Pension to Attendance Allowance, here’s how much payments will rise in April 2026 and what it means for you

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:59:30 +0000
Fundraising event raises thousands for homeless people
A fundraising pop-up shop has raised £2,500 to support people experiencing homelessness.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:56:15 +0000
Herts restaurant business responds to £40k penalty over illegal working
The Government has named Hertfordshire restaurant business Per Tutti in a list of employers fined over illegal working.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:06:59 +0000
Hobby hubs idea to beat loneliness in Harpenden and surrounding areas
Victoria Collins, Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, is calling for the introduction of "hobby hubs" across her constituency, breathing new life into high streets while tackling loneliness and isolation.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:57:27 +0000
CCTV released in connection to bag theft from Hemel flats
CCTV footage has been released in connection to the theft of a bag in Hemel Hempstead.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:14:24 +0000
On This Day: Greenkeepers wake to 'mindless damage' at St Albans golf club
Greenkeepers at St Albans' Verulam Golf Club awoke to a scene of "mindless damage" after an incident of vandalism occurred overnight.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:02:06 +0000
District council to remove busking code of conduct across St Albans
St Albans City and District Council are set to remove the busking code of conduct in favour of alternative options.

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