St Albans Review

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:59:25 +0100
On This Day: Flamstead families team up for hospice bubble run
On this day in 2018, four Flamstead families teamed up for a bubble run in aid of The Hospice of St Francis.

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:27:04 +0100
Local Elections 2026 results live: Latest updates in St Albans
We will bring you the latest results from the St Albans City & District Council elections 2026 as ballots are counted today.

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:12:17 +0100
Keir Starmer vows to continue as Prime Minister amid 'tough' election results
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged it had been a “tough” night for Labour but said that “days like this don’t weaken my resolve to deliver the change that I promised”

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:21:13 +0100
St Albans and Harpenden schools rank highly in UK top 100 list
Think Academy has ranked the best state schools , using a methodology focussed on A-level results from the most recent set of exams.

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:58:18 +0100
Technology boss who sexually assaulted child is jailed
Technology executive Sumesh Puthiyaveetil was jailed for sexually assaulting a child in Erith.

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:03:48 +0100
What's next for the former Noke Hotel in Chiswell Green?
The future of the former Noke Hotel site has sparked speculation and controversy online after a group of "urban explorers" went behind the scenes this week.

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:41:49 +0100
Investigation launched after stranger took one-year-old boy and kissed him
An investigation has been launched after a stranger took a toddler from his mother and kissed him.

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:58:08 +0100
Storefront smashed and till stolen in Bricket Wood 'ram raid'
A large quantity of alcohol and cigarettes are believed to have been stolen in a "ram raid" at Bricket Wood petrol station.

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:42:23 +0100
Hertfordshire's TGJones stores at risk as plans announced to close 150 sites
Hertfordshire's TGJones stores are at risk of closure after it was announced that 150 sites are set to close.

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:34:45 +0100
Appeal after individual spotted 'trying car door handles' in Harpenden
A CCTV appeal has been launched after reports of an individual interfering with vehicles in a Aran Close and Wensley Close, Harpenden.

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:57:28 +0100
Update after car fire and fuel spillage shut Herts M25 for eight hours
Fire crews have provided an update after a car fire and large oil spillage shut M25 near Bricket Wood and Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire for eight hours.

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:24:45 +0100
Man charged was 'found with lock knife' during suspected Harpenden theft
A man has been charged after he was found with a "lock knife" during a suspected theft in Harpenden.

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:03:38 +0100
St Albans election count - estimated declaration time
With the local elections process beginning today, the estimated declaration time for St Albans City and District Council has now been revealed.

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:22:38 +0100
Live updates as car fire shuts M25
The M25 is shut heading clockwise between Hemel Hempstead and Watford this evening (Wednesday May 6) following reports of a car fire.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:33:00 +0100
Former EFL footballer pleads not guilty over St Albans robbery
A former EFL footballer pleaded not guilty to offences in connection with a St Albans robbery involving an imitation fire arm.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:51:09 +0100
Teacher honoured with national award for outstanding impact
A teacher has been honoured with a national award for his outstanding behind-the-scenes impact.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:27:00 +0100
Woman suffers 'slight injuries' in crash on busy St Albans A-road
A woman has sustained "slight injuries" after a crash on the A405 North Orbital Road in Chiswell Green, St Albans.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:17:00 +0100
Trio arrested after £5K cash and 'stolen clothes' found in St Albans
Three people have been arrested after a vehicle carrying £5,000 in cash and suspected stolen clothes was found in St Albans.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:12:27 +0100
Herts care home residents enjoy fun-filled day out at college zoo
Care home residents were treated to a fun-filled day out at a college-run zoo.

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
London Colney employees mark a combined 150 years of service to M&S
Five colleagues at M&S’ London Colney store are celebrating a milestone moment, having achieved 150 years of combined service at the company.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:17:00 +0100
Wanted man from Hemel Hempstead found
The hunt for a wanted man from Hemel Hempstead has sparked a police appeal.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:52:25 +0100
Museum mourns Second World War Mosquito pilot who passed away aged 103
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is mourning the loss of a 103-year-old pilot who flew the Mosquito during the Second World War.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:17:39 +0100
Herts County Show and The Horse Trust to mark joint milestone
The Herts County Show and The Horse Trust are teaming up to celebrate a special milestone.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:08:03 +0100
Children's lamb-themed art to be displayed at Lambing Weekend
Primary school pupils' lamb-themed artwork will be showcased at Oaklands College's Lambing Weekend.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:01:58 +0100
No trains to run between St Albans and London this weekend
Major railway upgrades are taking place this weekend which will affect Thameslink train service routes in St Albans, Harpenden and Potters Bar.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:10:52 +0100
Andrew Tate High Court trial adjourned after Herts police reopen investigation
Andrew Tate's High Court civil trial will be adjourned after Hertfordshire Constabulary reopened an investigation into sexual abuse allegations.

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:17:11 +0100
Police meet Jewish community to discuss concerns and offer reassurance
Police have met with Jewish community leaders to discuss concerns.

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:03:37 +0100
Home Bargains set to open new £5 million St Albans store
Home Bargains is set to open a new £5 million store in St Albans this Saturday.

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:53:19 +0100
Sentencing delayed for man guilty of attempted murder in Hertfordshire car bomb plot
The sentencing of Robert Kovacs, who was found guilty of attempted murder in a car bomb plot in Hertfordshire, has been delayed.

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:23:30 +0100
On This Day: Flamstead schoolgirl launches initiative to save orangutans
On this day in 2021, a nine-year-old schoolgirl from Flamstead launched a fundraising initiative to combat the use of palm oil and save orangutans from extinction.

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:32:19 +0100
County council received more compliments than complaints
Residents are more likely to compliment Hertfordshire County Council than to complain about it, according to data presented to councillors.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:50 +0100
Free webinar: 5 easy wins to help funeral directors stand out online
LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed to give increased Google visibility to funeral directors

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:43:32 +0100
Boris Johnson takes swipe at Prime Minister during Herts pub visit
Boris Johnson took a swipe at Sir Keir Starmer telling him to "get on your bike" during a visit to a pub in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:17:58 +0100
Closure orders for Hemel properties after 'anti-social behaviour and drug use'
Police have secured partial closure orders for two addresses in Hemel, following repeated reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:21:01 +0100
Cornish clothing brand to open St Albans store 'later this month'
Cornish clothing brand Seasalt has confirmed it will open a new St Albans store in The Maltings later this month.

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:58:20 +0100
Drivers caught 'speeding' on Wheathampstead roads with history of fatal crashes
Multiple drivers have been caught "speeding" on Wheathampstead roads that have previously seen fatal accidents.

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:29:56 +0100
Herts marathon runner fighting for his life after cardiac arrest near finish
A father is fighting for his life after attempting the London Marathon this year in loving memory of his grandmother, who lived her entire life in Hitchin.

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:13:24 +0100
Popular St Albans splash park confirms summer reopening date
The Verulamium Splash Park in St Albans is set to reopen in summer 2026 just in time for the school holidays.

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:16:00 +0100
Number of empty primary school places across Hertfordshire tops 10,000
More than 10,000 primary school places are unfilled across Hertfordshire, according to the latest available data obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:41:59 +0100
Coffee shops applies for alcohol licence
A coffee shop in Radlett has applied to Hertsmere Borough Council for a licence to sell alcohol.

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:37:29 +0100
Picturesque medieval village 2 hours from Hertfordshire that featured in Harry Potter
The village of Lavenham in Suffolk is two hours away from Hertfordshire and was featured in Harry Potter.

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days.

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police swarm street after reports of man 'grabbing random members of public'
A man has been arrested after allegedly "grabbing random passing members of the public" outside Tesco Express in Watling Street, Radlett.

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Details emerge about 'suspicious device' which closed busy road
Details have emerged about a "suspicious device" which was found by the Grand Union Canal, Station Road, in Hemel Hempstead.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:03:00 +0100
7 long-lost St Albans pubs you may have forgotten
St Albans has seen plenty of boozers come and go over the years, and here are seven long-lost pubs you might have forgotten about.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:01:00 +0100
5 St Albans businesses that have opened or closed in the last month
This past month has seen plenty of excitement as new businesses opened across St Albans, but also lots of sadness as some beloved places shut.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom 1930s Art Deco house in St Albans on the market for £995,000
A semi-detached 1930s Art Deco-style house in St Albans is on the market for £995,000.

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:15:38 +0100
Live updates as emergency services called to 'suspicious device' in town
A cordon is in place on Station Road, in Hemel Hempstead, this evening following reports of a suspicious device.

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:06:42 +0100
Man injured by 'dangerously out of control dog' near St Albans park
A man in his 60s was injured during an alleged dog attack near Clarence park, St Albans.

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:05:47 +0100
St Albans election: Parties explain why they deserve your vote
Voters across St Albans will be heading to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to elect new councillors to the city and district council.

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