St Albans Review
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000Land in Colney Heath can be developed after grey belt reclassification
Thirty new homes can be built on Green Belt land in Colney Heath, the district council has agreed.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:39:33 +0000Brave mother speaks out after abusive ex-partner handed 10-year restraining order
A brave mother has spoken out after her abusive ex-partner was handed a 10-year restraining order.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:32:58 +0000Two men seen fleeing burning truck on M25 near St Albans
A motorist spotted two men fleeing a truck after it burst into flames on the M25 in Hertfordshire earlier today (March 2).
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:22:28 +0000Arrests made after property has window smashed and residents threatened
Two arrests have been made after the window of a property in Hemel Hempstead was smashed and the occupants were threatened.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:19:52 +000052 homes targeted for land near St Albans garden centre
A new 52-home plan has been submitted to the district council targeting land near a St Albans garden centre.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:11:12 +0000Drug dealer jailed after being caught with loaded gun and £36,000
A drug dealer who was caught in Radlett with a gun and £36,000 in cash has been jailed.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:01:55 +0000MP to host Q&A at 'save our village' meeting in Redbourn
The MP will undertake a Q&A session with the Redbourn community in a meeting title "save our village".
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:11:50 +0000Herts parents warned to speak with children amid dangerous 'school wars' trend
Parents across Hertfordshire are being advised to speak with their children amid a "dangerous" social media trend called "school wars".
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:59:37 +0000Fire crews provide first aid after Redbourn crash
Hertfordshire Constabulary has confirmed the details of a crash in Redbourn yesterday (March 1).
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:48:06 +00005 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:52:25 +0000On This Day: Storm Doris damages St Albans signal box
On this day in 2017, Storm Doris caused damage to St Albans station's South Signal Box.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:51:51 +0000St Albans starlet to headline iconic London Roundhouse venue
St Albans starlet, Asha Banks, will headline London's Roundhouse venue marking the biggest live show of her career.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:33:56 +0000Councillors vote in favour of Hertfordshire special needs school
County councillors have voted in favour of a new school in Buntingford for pupils with severe learning difficulties - subject to an advisory that the authority adopts a private road providing access to the site.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:25:19 +0000Officers find missing Berkhamsted man
Officers are growing increasingly concerned for a missing man from Berkhamsted.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:06 +0000Cheapest petrol and fuel stations in St Albans revealed
We've compiled a list of the top five cheapest places to buy unleaded petrol and diesel in St Albans, so you're not caught short when you need to fill up.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:35 +0000Police thank faith and community leaders across Herts amid 'global instability'
Herts police have reassured and thanked faith and community leaders across the county amid "global instability, conflict and violence".
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:01:20 +0000Emergency services attend 'accident' in Redbourn
Emergency services are in attendance after an "accident" on Hemel Hempstead Road, Redbourn.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:42:25 +0000St Albans cinema named among UK's best by national newspaper
Priased for its art deco style, The Odyssey Cinema has been named among Britain's best by The Telegraph.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:23:14 +0000Popular car boot sale announces move to new St Albans site
The popular Stanborough Fields Car Boot sale is moving to a new site at Oaklands College, St Albans.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published one death notices in the last seven days.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +00005 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in February
Here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month, including a paedophile who showed "no remorse" for his crimes against a child.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000New convenience store may replace former city centre restaurant
St Peter's Convenience store looks set to replace a former Greek restaurant in St Albans city centre.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Listed: Latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Hertfordshire
Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across Hertfordshire.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Five-bedroom family house in St Albans goes up for sale for £1.25m
A five-bedroom detached house in the St Stephen's area of St Albans is being sold on Zoopla for £1,250,000.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:28:38 +0000Wheathampstead pub to reopen soon as brewery confirms closure rumours
The Reading Rooms pub in Wheathampstead is set to reopen soon after Farr Brew confirmed rumours of its closure.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:05:50 +0000'Crocs-wearing' bandit pushes women and steals cash in Hemel robbery
A man wearing crocs has allegedly pushed a woman over and stolen a large quantity of cash in a Hemel Hempstead robbery.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:38:42 +0000Date set for final local government reorganisation recommendations after huge survey
Almost 6,000 members of the community responded to a consultation on proposals for changes to parish and town council arrangements in the St Albans district.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:22:47 +0000On This Day: St Albans chosen as theme for new Monopoly board
St Albans was chosen as the theme for the latest edition of the popular board game Monopoly.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:55:07 +0000150-home Chiswell Green development approved at council meeting
Cala Homes has secured permission for an 150-home development following a vote at a district council meeting.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Brighter and milder weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents across St Albans and Harpenden can expect a cooler but increasingly bright end to February and start of March.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:36:14 +0000Back-up system on railway to 'address serious issues seen in December'
Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have confirmed been working together to address frequent issues facing St Albans commuters.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:11 +0000Popular River Ver footpath and bridge restored in St Albans
A new bridge and footpath are part of major improvements to a popular 450-metre stretch of the River Ver trail in St Albans.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:28:59 +0000Number of asylum seekers in St Albans hotels drops
The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels across St Albans has dropped, new figures have revealed.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:17:42 +0000Concerns raised over payment by Reform Cllr to group run by husband
Green Party county councillors are calling for an urgent investigation into the payment of funds by Reform councillor Janet Bainbridge to a trauma support group run by her husband.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:21:47 +0000Primary school becomes first in St Albans to achieve award for playtime provision
Oakwood Primary School in St Albans has become the first in the district to achieve a platinum award for its lunchtime provision.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:46:38 +0000Update after police-led incident closed M1 near Bricket Wood
An update has been published by Hertfordshire Constabulary after the M1 near Bricket Wood was closed last night.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:17:28 +0000Weight loss jabs offered at St Albans' Boots store in high street first
Boots in St Albans is among the brand's first high street stores to launch a high street service for weight loss jabs.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:30:49 +0000Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'
Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:28:52 +0000Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour
Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:24:29 +0000Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up
Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:19:39 +0000Driver may be summoned to court after 'speeding' in Wheathampstead hotspot
A driver may be summoned to court after being caught "speeding" in a Wheathampstead hotspot.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:50 +0000St Albans School appoints new director of sport ahead of transition to co-education
St Albans School has announced the appointment its new director of sport, Christy O'Donnell, ahead of welcoming its first cohort of girls into year 7 this September.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:27:40 +0000Pair of St Albans pupils discover post-Medieval bell in Verulamium Park
A pair of St Albans pupils could not believe their eyes when they discovered part of a post-Medieval artefact in Verulamium Park.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:21 +0000Hemel Hempstead man wanted for criminal damage, assault and threats to kill
Hemel Hempstead's Matthew Bloor is wanted by police for criminal damage, assault and threats to kill.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:35:27 +0000REVIEW: I escaped Prison Island - London's new immersive adventure
London's Prison Island is an indoor adventure destination that will test your physical, mental and technical skills.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:07:28 +0000Serial shoplifter admits further St Albans thefts despite banning order
A woman from London Colney has pleaded guilty to multiple meat thefts from Co-op despite being banned from the St Albans shop.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:58:59 +0000On This Day: New Sainsbury's Local supermarket opens in St Albans
Councillor Edgar Hill, mayor of St Albans, cut a ribbon to mark the opening of the new Sainsbury's Local store.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:15:05 +0000REVIEW: Bubble Planet Wembley - a fun immersive experience for the family
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience located in Wembley - just a short walk from Wembley Park tube station.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:51:07 +0000Hot food takeaway to replace former St Albans butchers after plans approved
A new hot food takeaway looks set to replace a former St Albans butcher after plans were granted by the district council.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:57:43 +0000Last chance to have your say on tariff changes at busy off-street car parks
There is not long left to have your say on parking tariff changes at Westminster Lodge and Clarence Park in St Albans.