St Albans Review
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:20:40 +0000On This Day: New flats for homeless people open in St Albans
St Albans celebrated the opening of seven newly refurbished flats dedicated to homeless individuals in time for Christmas.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:40:58 +0000'I felt like a kid again' - Aladdin panto wows Alban Arena audiences
We'll have to do it again then won't we! The Alban Arena panto is back wowing audiences from St Albans and beyond with local jokes, punny laughs and awesome acting
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:17:00 +0000Man taken to hospital in 'serious condition' after Harpenden welfare incident
A man has been taken to hospital in a "serious condition" following a concern for welfare incident in Harpenden.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:36:51 +0000Emergency services at Harpenden Common after 'concern for welfare'
The emergency services are currently attending a concern for welfare incident in Harpenden.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:18:47 +0000Gold jewellery and cash 'stolen' in Park Street burglary
Sentimental jewellery has been "stolen" during a burglary in Park Street in St Albans.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:05:41 +0000Couple travel more than 5,000 miles to get engaged at Hertfordshire Zoo
A couple travelled more than 5,000 miles from the US to get engaged while surrounded by lemurs at Hertfordshire Zoo.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:58:59 +0000Kittens rehomed after heavily pregnant mum abandoned in Kimpton
Five kittens have been rehomed after their heavily pregnant mum was found abandoned in Kimpton.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:43:03 +0000St Albans fast-food burger spot applies to open past midnight
St Albans chain, Big Juicy Burgers, has applied for permission to extend its opening hours.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:01:56 +0000Summary as police close Welham Green road after crash
Herts police have closed Swansland Road in Welham Green following a crash.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Christmas concert comes to Hertfordshire church
A choral society will perform a Christmas concert in aid of Herts Young Homeless.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:30:12 +0000Oaklands College unveils £70,000 revamped training restaurant
Oaklands College celebrated the relaunch of its student training restaurant with a festive lunch for special guests, after a £70,000 refurbishment.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:20:36 +0000New Daniel Craig blockbuster scenes filmed at Hemel bookshop
Daniel Craig's latest film, which is set to air soon on Netflix, was part-filmed in a Hemel Hempstead bookshop.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:04:32 +0000Redbourn incident involving 'mother and child' sparks police appeal
An alleged incident involving a mother and her child in Redbourn has sparked a police appeal.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:24:15 +0000Christmas Charity Tractor Run lights up St Albans and Harpenden - in pictures
Farmers and their tractors descended onto St Albans and Harpenden last weekend, for a festive run raising money for charity.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:31:34 +0000John Alford sentencing delayed and 'likely to take place in January'
The sentencing of actor John Alford for sexually assaulting two teenage girls during a party at a friend's home in Hertfordshire has been delayed and is now "likely to take place in January".
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:25:54 +0000de Havilland Museum unveils new suite dedicated to former test pilot
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum has unveiled a new suite dedicated to the company's former test pilot John Cunningham.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:32:30 +0000New images after woman left with head swelling in London Colney pub 'assault'
New images have been released after an "assault" at a London Colney pub that left a woman with "swelling" on the side of her head.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:37:40 +0000Signalling issues in London lead to more Thameslink disruptions around Herts
More signalling issues in central London this morning, December 8, have led to disruptions across the Thameslink network in Hertfordshire affecting St Albans City and Welwyn Garden City passengers.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:03:32 +0000On This Day: St Albans charity featured in Starbucks' Christmas campaign
On this day in 2017, St Albans charity Verulamium at Play was featured in a Starbucks Christmas campaign.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:10:09 +0000'Dangerous dog' sedated by police after injuring member of the public in Hemel
A "dangerously out of control dog" was sedated by police after allegedly injuring a member of the public in Hemel Hempstead.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000Debt owed to county council of nearly '£50m' in spotlight
The increasing debt owed to Hertfordshire County Council has been put under the spotlight by councillors.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:01:00 +000016 formal complaints made against councillors in past year
Sixteen formal complaints were levelled against county councillors in 2024/25, but none were upheld.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:01:00 +0000Jury trials 'should be protected' after government announces shake-up
Hertfordshire’s police and crime commissioner has warned that scrapping jury trials could undermine centuries of legal tradition.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:01:00 +0000Increasing number of passengers using county council’s HertsLynx service
An increasing number of passengers are using Hertfordshire County Council’s HertsLynx bus service.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000New 98-home scheme leads latest planning applications in Hertsmere
Explore the latest planning applications submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council, including housing developments, home extensions, conversions, tree works and major proposals across the district.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the past week.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000Pay a visit to Hertfordshire's best garden centres this Christmas
From Christmas-themed events to looking at all those Christmas decorations, garden centres in Hertfordshire are amazing to visit during the festive season.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:01:00 +00005 St Albans planning applications you may have missed this week
It is that time of the week again, as a fresh round of public notices have been published for St Albans residents.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:44:20 +0000Cyclist seriously injured after colliding with car
A cyclist has been seriously injured after colliding with a car near Hemel Hempstead yesterday.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000Lack of 'transparency' over latest costs in Herts SEND projects
The lack of transparency surrounding the decision to plough an additional £18.4m into four projects to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been highlighted at a meeting of county councillors.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:40:18 +0000Sky axes major TV service and begins issuing huge refunds of up to £290
A major Sky TV service has been axed a couple after being launched in 2023, and customers are now being given refunds.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:13:04 +0000Popular St Albans pub named among best in Britain by Guinness
From festive adverts to "flawless" pints of stout, The Boot has featured in a new Guinness list naming the best public houses in Britain.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:24:51 +0000Have your say on revised parking restrictions for city centre roads
Have your say on a new consultation for revised parking charges on multiple St Albans city centre roads.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:47:19 +0000St Albans named among UK's happiest places to live
St Albans is among the happiest place to live in the UK, according to a new survey by Rightmove.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:40:18 +0000Police told to examine if 'homophobic assumptions' led to investigation failures
The police watchdog has told Hertfordshire Constabulary to examine whether "homophobic assumptions" led to failures in an investigation into a man's death in March 2024.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:26:37 +0000More than £5,000 worth of skincare products seized and two arrested in Hemel
More than £5,000 worth of skincare products were seized and two people arrested in Hemel Hempstead.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Met Office: Cool and wet weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
This weekend is looking cool and rainy across St Albans and Harpenden.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000How smart are you? Get more than 7 correct answers to find out your IQ
Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Warning to shoppers at John Lewis, B&M, M&S, Asda and more after safety recalls
Customers at John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, B&M and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using some products “immediately”
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:51:11 +000033 Poundland stores shutting in coming months as 14 new closures revealed - full list
Poundland has announced a new wave of 14 closures - see the full list of 33 stores now set to close over the coming months.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:42:16 +0000Sainsbury's launches investigation as family claim to find mouse in granola
Sainsbury's has launched an investigation after a family filmed the moment they realised their granola may contain a live mouse
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:38:05 +0000'Do not eat': Aldi, Asda, Lidl & more UK supermarkets issue recalls
Items sold at Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:13:57 +0000YouTuber visits Jeremy Clarkson's and James May's pubs and leaves in shock
YouTuber Gary Eats went to compare Jeremy Clarkson and James May's pubs recently on the same day and ranked both accordingly.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:07:01 +0000Pewter plate stolen in Kimpton burglary
A pewter plate was stolen from a property in Church Road, Kimpton, on Tuesday, November 11, leading to a police appeal for security footage and information.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:09:40 +0000St Albans councillors back motion to promote trans rights
St Albans councillors have backed a motion that aims to promote transgender rights and will “actively encourage” LGBTQ+ people to apply for council jobs.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:05:42 +0000Herts police trialling Live Facial Recognition tech to tackle crime
Hertfordshire Constabulary is to trial Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in December to "keeping communities safe" and "tackle serious crime".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:15:00 +0000Festive fun run set to be held in village next week
Runners and families are set to take part in a festive charity event in Flamstead later this month.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:29:08 +0000'Recurring signalling fault' in London causing Thameslink disruptions across Herts
A signalling fault in London this afternoon is causing disruptions to the Thameslink network across Hertfordshire, with passengers travelling southbound from St Albans City, Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage advised to plan ahead.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:53:05 +0000Hemel nursery worker admits distributing indecent images of a child
A member of staff at Flower Pots Nursery in Kings Langley has admitted making and distributing indecent images of a child.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:44:42 +0000Harpenden gym celebrates one year with growing members and 'remarkable results'
fit20 Harpenden is marking its first year in the community with strong member growth, excellent retention and powerful transformations across all ages.