St Albans Review

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 64 personal bests at event number 698
St Albans parkrun welcomed 397 participants for its 698th event, held at Verulamium Park on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:02:42 +0100
'High possibility' of jail for Radlett teacher who sexually abused boy in 1990s
A Radlett teacher will be sentenced this week after being found guilty of tying a boy to her bed and blindfolding him during repeated sexual abuse.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:35:52 +0100
Former owners sought before council sells plots in Royston and Harpenden
Hertfordshire County Council seeks former owners before selling surplus land in Royston and Harpenden under Crichel Down Rules. Claims close October 4 and 12.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:39:11 +0100
Popular St Albans restaurant named among top 10 per cent in the world
Lussmanns restaurant in St Albans has won the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2026.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:29:17 +0100
Over 10 St Albans pubs named in CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027
More than 10 pubs in and around St Albans have made the Good Beer Guide 2027.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:56:40 +0100
Former St Albans pupil to launch Puffin’s four-book series about veggie vampire
A former St Albans school pupil is set to launch the first book in her brand-new illustrated series for children named Moth The Veggie Vampire.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:25:25 +0100
Doctor struck off after making more than 5,000 indecent images of children
A doctor has been erased from the medical register after admitting to making more than 5,000 indecent images of children in St Albans.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:13:38 +0100
Three jailed for 18 years after £1.1m cannabis operation uncovered
Three man have been jailed after a major cannabis operation worth more than £1 million was dismantled by police in Luton.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:33:11 +0100
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hemel Hempstead hit-and-run
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries after a crash with a van in Hemel Hempstead.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:41:49 +0100
St Albans police target anti-social behaviour with patrols and vehicle seizures
St Albans neighbourhood police officers are stepping up their fight against anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West Herts launches DAISY Award to honour exceptional nurses and midwives
A new award scheme in West Hertfordshire aims to honour nurses and midwives.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:32:40 +0100
St Albans man to be sentenced after murder trial involving former X-Factor finalist
A St Albans man will be sentenced after the trial of former X-Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington who is accused of murdering Essex influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:11:08 +0100
Man in 30s hospitalised with serious head injuries after fall involving car
A man in his 30s is in hospital with serious head injuries after a fall involving a car in Clarendon Road, Watford.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:43:23 +0100
Bangladeshi restaurant in Harpenden named one of the best in Britain
The 1971 won the “Best of Britain 2026” title at the Global Power Awards UK for its contribution to hospitality, Bangladeshi cuisine and the community.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire records 22,000 butterfly sightings as experts warn of population crash
Hertfordshire recorded more than 22,000 butterflies and day-flying moths sightings during this year’s Big Butterfly Count.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Alban Arena to host Halloween hits concert with costume prize and live band
The Alban Arena will host a night of Halloween hits.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:35:07 +0100
Brazil football legend Roberto Carlos spotted dining at Herts restaurant
Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos was snapped after dining at Per Tutti in Radlett.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published seven death notices in the last seven days.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
71-year-old with arthritis raises more than £2,000 for air ambulance trek
A 71-year-old man from Radlett has raised more than £2,000 for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance after completing a 25km charity trek.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:43:55 +0100
World’s first Minecraft-themed hotel to open at huge UK theme park in 2027
The world's first Minecraft-themed hotel is set to open in the UK, bringing the iconic video game experience to life.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:41:46 +0100
Bradley Walsh to replace Simon Cowell as judge on Britain's Got Talent
Bradley Walsh is set to fill in for Simon Cowell during upcoming Britain’s Got Talent auditions while he has a back operation.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0100
St Albans man jailed for more than eight years over 39 burglaries and car thefts
A man from St Albans has been jailed for more than eight years for his role in a prolific burglary gang.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Urgent search for missing man last seen in Stevenage continues
A missing man last seen in Stevenage who may be "confused and unpredictable" without his medication remains unaccounted for.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0100
Two charged over £12,000 Boots beauty product thefts across Hertfordshire
A man and woman have been charged in connection with the theft of beauty products worth £12,000.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:08:21 +0100
UK drivers warned of £100 fines over common motorway mistake
Red X signs are used to close lanes in the event of an obstruction, and ignoring them can result in a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:03:12 +0100
Wanted Berkhamsted woman sparks police appeal
Police are appealing for help to find a wanted woman from Berkhamsted.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:41:42 +0100
Nine-home plan with new road targets Green Belt land near Hemel Hempstead
Outline plans have been submitted for nine house on Green Belt land in Leverstock Green.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Hemel Hempstead man wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for help to find wanted man, Aaron Broome, from Hemel Hempstead.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0100
'Dangerous' Herts predator jailed for possessing over 5,000 child abuse images
Christopher Luck, previously of St Albans, has been jailed for more than three years after being found with more than 5,000 child abuse images.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:46:30 +0100
On This Day: £730k improvements to St Albans cemeteries underway
£730,000 improvements to cemeteries across St Albans district got underway

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0100
St Albans features in advert for well-known high street retailer
St Albans features in Boots’ new advert, with dancing actors outside the St Peter’s Street store.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0100
Search for wanted St Albans man sparks police appeal
A St Albans man is wanted by police in connection with a theft from a motor vehicle.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0100
Doctor faces tribunal after making over 5,000 indecent images of children
Dr Malcolm Duncan is facing a tribunal after admitting to making more than 5,000 indecent images of children in St Albans.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:23:31 +0100
'Do not eat' warnings issued as salmonella contamination causes chocolate recall
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:58:26 +0100
On This Day: Bronze medal for Harpenden mum at European Championships
Aisling Patterson, a mother of three from Harpenden, proudly secured a bronze medal at the European Duathlon Championships in Bilbao

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0100
Twelve people charged in connection with hundreds of fuel thefts
Twelve people have been charged in connection with a spate of fuel thefts across Hertfordshire.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:25:51 +0100
St Albans train services resume after fallen tree blocks line
The St Albans Abbey Line has reopened after a fallen tree forced services to be cancelled earlier today.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0100
'Irresponsible' dog daycare owner found guilty of breaching Animal Welfare Act
The owner of a Herts dog daycare, Pets at Their Best, has been found guilty of breaching the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:55:53 +0100
Herts dog daycare owner found guilty of animal welfare breach - Recap
The judge is expected to the deliver a verdict in a case involving Rachel Wiseman of Pets at Their Best in Hertfordshire who is accused of two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:37:00 +0100
Teen arrested after man and woman seriously injured in crash
A teenager has been arrested after a crash which seriously a man and a woman on Hemel Hempstead Road near St Albans.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Hertfordshire issued 5,852 term-time holiday fines worth £468,160
Hertfordshire education officials issued more than 5,000 fines to parents who took their children on holiday during term time in the 2025/26 academic year, according to data obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:07:35 +0100
Three charged as £11,000 worth of suspected stolen goods recovered
More than £11,000 worth of suspected stolen goods have been recovered following a series of shoplifting incidents in St Albans.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:31:41 +0100
CCTV appeal in connection with laptop burglary at St Albans business
CCTV has been released after three laptops were stolen during a burglary at a business in The Maltings, St Albans.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:04:48 +0100
Team at luxury St Albans hotel celebrate 'milestone' five star status
Sopwell House in St Albans has been awarded the prestigious AA Five Star status alongside other accolades.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:09:00 +0100
5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications that might have gone under the radar.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:58:15 +0100
Harpenden photographer marks 10th calendar anniversary with special edition
Next year marks the 10th anniversary of his Harpenden calendar, and to mark this occasion he has brought out a special edition.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:49:29 +0100
Closing statements read in case over welfare breaches at Herts dog daycare
Closing arguments have been heard in the case against a Hertfordshire dog-daycare owner accused of two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:57:54 +0100
Quantum Care celebrates staff achievements with annual Care and Training Awards
Care staff have been honoured for their dedication and professionalism at an annual awards ceremony.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0100
Hertsmere police set burglary, off-road bikes and speeding priorities
The Hertsmere neighbourhood policing team will target burglaries, off-road bikes and speeding.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:41:37 +0100
On This Day: Harpenden school scoops award for 'outstanding governance'
Trustees of a Harpenden secondary school received recognition for their "outstanding governance" at a prestigious awards ceremony

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