St Albans Review

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:07:50 +0100
Live updates as air ambulance lands at crash on busy A-road
Road closures are in place this morning after a crash on the A414 North Orbital Road, near to Napsbury Lane in St Albans.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
New intake of 31 officers welcomed during ceremony at Hertfordshire Constabulary
Thirty-one newly-trained police officers have joined Hertfordshire Constabulary after graduating in front of family, friends and colleagues

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:05:46 +0100
Flight disruptions expected to continue at UK airports today after technical issues
Flight disruptions at UK airports are expected to continue on Wednesday (September 9) due to a technical issue affecting NATS air traffic control services.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
All the Hertfordshire eateries named as semi-finalists in British Kebab Awards
A number of eateries across Hertfordshire have been shortlisted for accolades at the 2027 British Kebab Awards

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0100
'My life was turned upside down' - victim of St Albans Christmas Day arson speaks out
St Albans woman reveals lasting trauma after her Hatfield Road flat was deliberately set alight on Christmas Day.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:01:55 +0100
Doctors facing misconduct trial accused of cheating in medical exams
Two doctors face misconduct hearings over claims of cheating in a medical exam and misusing another doctor’s details.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:50:35 +0100
Arsonist jailed after setting fire to woman's St Albans flat on Christmas Day
A man has been jailed for four years after setting fire to a woman’s flat in St Albans on Christmas Day in 2025.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:01:03 +0100
Residents invited to name St Albans roads for new 20mph speed limits
Hertfordshire County Council has launched another consultation on possible 20mph zones across St Albans, asking residents to name individual roads.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:25:25 +0100
Meet the Hertfordshire 'pocket rocket' taking part in the new series of Bake Off
A marketing graduate from Hertfordshire has been announced as a contestant in the 17th series of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:51:46 +0100
St Albans man denies having sex with 13-year-old girl in crown court appearance
A St Albans man accused of having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl has denied all charges at St Albans Crown Court this morning (September 8).

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:52:50 +0100
Oaklands College encourages adults to learn new skills with campaign
Adults in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City are being urged to swap the sofa for the classroom this autumn as Oaklands College launches a new campaign

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:21:41 +0100
Uninsured delivery driver has moped seized after St Albans crash
An uninsured delivery driver had their moped was seized following a crash in St Albans.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0100
Oaklands College SEND students build wooden planters for St Albans community garden
Oaklands College students with special educational needs and disabilities built and donated wooden planters to Habiba Garden in St Albans.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Community bakery to open first location outside the capital in Harpenden
Bread Ahead, founded at London’s Borough Market, opens its first bakery outside London in Harpenden on October 12, with sourdough, brunch and workshops.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:25:13 +0100
Full lists of all UK airports affected as air traffic control problems cause delays
UK airports are facing delays and groundings as air traffic control is hit with problems.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:11:58 +0100
The warning signs your business has outgrown its current software
Software that once helped a business grow can eventually become one of the things holding it back.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Call 999 immediately if you see wanted man from Colney Heath
Police are appealing for help to find Colney Heath man Gianluca Sensi, 33, who is wanted on recall to prison after breaching requirements.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:41:41 +0100
Have your say on plans to move Stevenage and Harpenden day services
People who rely on day services in Harpenden and Stevenage are being asked for their views on plans to relocate them.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0100
Local government reorganisation in Hertfordshire paused as review launched
Local government reorganisation in Hertfordshire has been paused as the Government launches a review of the plans.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0100
Petition opposing St Albans Local Plan to be aired in council meeting
A petition raising concerns about the long-awaited St Albans Local Plan will be aired at an upcoming council meeting this week.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Kitchenware giant to open new store in St Albans city centre
Lakeland is set to open a new store at The Maltings Shopping Centre in St Albans.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0100
Harpenden hay bale crush farmer airlifted to hospital with EIGHT spinal fractures
A Harpenden farmer crushed beneath 1,500kg of hay bales has told of his continued fight to walk again.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0100
Fraudsters who sold more than 2,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination records sentenced
Two Luton men who created and sold more than 2,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination records have been sentenced.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:24 +0100
Herts Lynx bus and lorry collide in Hemel Hempstead crash - Recap
A Herts Lynx bus has collided with a lorry in a crash in Hemel Hempstead this morning (September 7).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0100
‘Fascinating’ attraction that shaped British history just an hour from Hertfordshire
Bletchley Park is less than an hour from Hertfordshire and has been described as "fascinating" by visitors.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:27:39 +0100
The best places in Hertfordshire for afternoon tea, according to local diners
Hertfordshire is packed with elegant hotels, historic manors and charming countryside venues serving delicious afternoon tea.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:13:29 +0100
Two sentenced after dangerous driving, drugs and weapon charges
Two men from Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire have been sentenced for dangerous driving, weapons and drugs offences.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0100
The 'beautiful' forest walk with amazing hilltop views of Hertfordshire
Discover this stunning forest walk in Hertfordshire which is the perfect place to explore.

Sun, 06 Sep 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, 05 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0100
Herts council asks government for LGR evidence in formal letter
Hertfordshire County Council has formally requested evidence from the Government.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:54:02 +0100
Woman last seen in St Albans no longer being treated as a missing person
A woman last seen in St Albans is no longer being treated as a missing person, police have said.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:34:31 +0100
University issues update on future of jobs at risk of redundancy
The University of Hertfordshire has issued an update on the future of more than 20 jobs it confirmed were at risk of redundancy earlier this ye

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'excellent' countryside Hertfordshire pub serving the 'perfect' roast
The George in Graveley has been described as "excellent" and serving the "perfect" Sunday roast.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Woman recounts harrowing effects of childhood sexual abuse as man jailed
A woman sexually abused as a child in Hertfordshire has spoken about the impact of her ordeal after waiting more than 30 years for justice.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Refurbished Victorian house in St Albans on market for £1.25m
A four-bedroom Victorian house in Gombards, St Albans is up for sale for £1.25 million.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire council announces almost £2.5m package for roads, schools and SEND
Hertfordshire County Council has pledged almost £2.5 million to improve life for residents across the county.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0100
Jail for man who subjected child to 'sustained campaign of sexual abuse'
A man from Welwyn Garden City has been jailed for 10 years after a sustained campaign of sexual abuse against a child.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:49:03 +0100
St Albans art gallery to host events for Homes and Interiors Week
OCA Gallery in St Albans is hosting three events as part of Homes and Interiors Week.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0100
Pub in the Park successor scrapped as ticketholders wait for refunds
A St Albans festival has been cancelled, leaving hundreds of disappointed ticketholders in the dark about its future.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:01:55 +0100
Live music, ballet and long queues - new Danish homeware shop opens in St Albans
Hundreds queued at The Maltings as St Albans’ newest homeware store opened this morning, with live music and ballet dancers adding to the fanfare.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:10:13 +0100
New 24-hour advanced paramedic service has treated 75 patients, 40% cardiac arrests
A 24-hour advanced paramedic service at Essex & Herts Air Ambulance’s Earls Colne airbase has treated 75 patients since its trial began on June 15.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:29:35 +0100
Major warehouse blaze named 'accidental' as investigation continues
A major blaze at the Malibu Sun warehouse in Ventura Park, Colney Street, has been labelled “accidental”.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0100
Rising British blues icon launches debut album with free show in historic pub
A new album will take centre stage at a launch event in a historic setting.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:41:17 +0100
St Albans hair salon closes after almost 40 years as premises put on market
Clipso hair salon in St Albans has shut after nearly 40 years, and its former premises are now on the market.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:45:51 +0100
Person dies after casualty on train tracks between St Albans and London
A person has died after an incident on the Thameslink line between St Albans and London.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:22:00 +0100
Arrests made as police launch investigation into suspected arson attacks
Police are investigating a series of suspected arson attacks at a derelict building in Luton, with two people arrested.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0100
Hertfordshire school term dates for pupils and parents in 2026 and 2027
Now that children across Hertfordshire have returned to school after the summer holidays, here are the key county council term dates for autumn 2026 and the spring and summer terms in 2027.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:48:33 +0100
Police 'no longer looking to identify woman' after Tesco customer verbally threatened
Police are no longer looking to identify a woman they wanted to speak to after a public order offence at a Hemel Hempstead shop.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Popular lion at Hertfordshire zoo dies aged 10
A "regal" Asiatic lion has died aged 10 at Hertfordshire Zoo after suffering from progressive kidney failure.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
HATCH founder soft launches new 'London style Caff' in St Albans
The founder of HATCH has soft launched a new "London style Caff" called Morning Affairs in St Albans city centre.

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