St Albans Review

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:03:00 +0100
Update on rail freight works affecting St Albans motorists
An update has been issued by developer SEGRO, explaining ongoing works and providing further information that will affect St Albans motorists.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:04:26 +0100
Telegraph pole falls and blocks St Albans road after crash - Recap
A telegraph pole is blocking Cottonmill Lane in St Albans after a road traffic collision.

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:25:16 +0100
St Albans free Spring Festival 2026 - all you need to know
Thousands of people are expected to join the St Albans Spring Festival this Sunday as the city centre will host an exciting street party with free entertainment - here is all you need to know.

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:29:42 +0100
Herts driver fined in viral video precariously carrying football goal on car
A driver from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire has been fined after being caught carrying a football goal on top of their car.

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:47:48 +0100
Picturesque Wheathampstead pub to reopen under new brewery
The Elephant & Castle pub in Wheathampstead is set to reopen under the ownership of Chase Inns after its closure earlier this year.

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:25:31 +0100
School to launch fresh approach to professional development in education
A school is set to host a new grassroots education conference focused on practical learning and collaboration.

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:13:07 +0100
Two taken to hospital after crash on busy Berkhamsted A-road
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A41 in Berkhamsted.

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:04:48 +0100
Half of young people say mental health is a top concern, survey reveals
More than half of young people say mental health is a top concern.

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:15:24 +0100
Person hit by train between St Albans and Bedford
All trains stopped on a Thameslink line this morning after a person was hit by a train.

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:39:18 +0100
RECAP: Police close busy Berkhamsted A-road after crash
The A41 northbound carriageway is currently closed between Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted due to a crash.

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:37:31 +0100
Arrest after several cars 'damaged' in St Albans residential area
An arrest has been made in connection with a number of vehicles being damaged in a residential area of St Albans.

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:14:35 +0100
Couple given jail sentences after defrauding Hertfordshire County Council
A couple have been handed jail sentences after admitting to defrauding Herts County Council.

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:32:34 +0100
Man to appear in court on suspicion of Harpenden shop theft
A man charged in connection with a theft from Waitrose in Harpenden is set to appear in court.

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:01:30 +0100
On This Day: St Albans girl becomes one of youngest to claim taekwondo black belt
A remarkable achievement was celebrated in St Albans as an eight-year-old became one of the youngest individuals in Europe to earn a black belt in Taekwondo.

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:34:05 +0100
More than 50 people take part in ancient St Albans tradition
More than 50 people took part in the ancient tradition of Beating the Bounds.

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:57:20 +0100
Betting company targets city centre charity shop for St Albans branch
Jennings Bet plans to take over the unit currently occupied by Emmaus Hertfordshire's recently-opened shop in St Peter's Street, St Albans.

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:33:35 +0100
Former St Albans teacher barred indefinitely for assault and drink driving
A former assistant headteacher at a St Albans special school has been barred indefinitely from the profession for drink driving and omitting previous convictions to their employer.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:03:26 +0100
Vintage police car spotted in filming near St Albans school
A vintage police car and other classic vehicles were spotted near a St Albans school filming in the area.

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:01:00 +0100
Herts offenders sentenced at St Albans, Stevenage and Hatfield courts
Here are the latest court results for Hertfordshire, with offenders appearing at Hatfield, St Albans and Stevenage magistrates' courts.

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 47 personal bests at event number 678
St Albans parkrun welcomed 443 participants for its 678th event at Verulamium Park.

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:53:18 +0100
St Albans city centre gastropub to close after 'many wonderful years'
After "many wonderful years", The Beech House on St Peter's Street, St Albans is set to close this month.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:07:13 +0100
'Expelled' St Albans Reform candidate remained on ballots during local election
Reform UK candidate Caspar Thomas who was standing for a ward in St Albans remained on the ballot paper despite being "expelled" beforehand.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:36:43 +0100
Three fluffy Peregrine chicks hatch atop St Albans Cathedral
A trio of fluffy Peregrine Falcon chicks have hatched on St Albans Cathedral, over the weekend.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:58:20 +0100
Driver injured after colliding with lamp post in St Albans crash
A driver has been injured after colliding with a lamp post on Hatfield Road, St Albans.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:35:45 +0100
Cosy St Albans pub to reopen after significant investment
The White Hart Tap pub in St Albans is set to reopen following a significant investment.

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:43:48 +0100
Emergency services attend multi-vehicle crash on Herts M1 - Recap
Emergency services are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 between J4 (Brent Cross) and J5 (Watford) in Hertfordshire.

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:34:59 +0100
Hertfordshire Zoo welcomes vultures in brand new aviary
Hertfordshire Zoo has welcomed vultures with hopes it can change opinions on the "unsung heroes" of our planet.

Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Ad last week
There have been six death notices published in the Herts Ad in the past week.

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:56:00 +0100
The Hertfordshire park named second best in the UK to see bluebells
A woodland park in Hertfordshire has been named the second best place in the UK to see bluebells this spring.

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:59:00 +0100
Bentley driver arrested on suspicion of drug offences at pub car park
A Bentley driver has been arrested in Broxbourne on suspicion of drug offences, assaulting an emergency worker, obstructing a police officer and driving whilst unfit through drugs on fraudulent registration plates.

Sat, 09 May 2026 10:37:05 +0100
Busy road in St Albans closed by police
Hatfield Road in St Albans has been closed by police this morning following a major incident.

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom family home in St Albans on the market for £1.4 million
A four-bedroom detached family home is on the market in Watling Street, St Albans for £1.4 million.

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:59:21 +0100
St Albans and Harpenden local election results in full
Voters went to the polls yesterday to select their representatives on St Albans City and District Council (SADC), with an all out election.

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:13:51 +0100
Police meeting scrutinises domestic abuse, knife crime and public safety
Domestic abuse, knife crime and public safety will be under scrutiny at an upcoming police accountability meeting.

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 recap: St Albans and Harpenden count concludes
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.

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