St Albans Review
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published five death notices in the last seven days.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000The 'absolutely brilliant' restaurant serving the most 'delicious' burgers in Herts
HATCH in St Albans is regarded as one of the top spots for a burger in Hertfordshire. See what guests are saying about it.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000£9k raised in 24 hours after 'truly remarkable' girl dies in river crash
More than £9,000 has been raised to pay for the funeral of Eden Bunn, who died after the car she was travelling in crashed into the River Nene.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +0000The 'charming' royal village in Hertfordshire that was once the home of kings
The village Kings Langley in Hertfordshire has a rich history and was once the home to kings.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Four-bedroom 1930s home in St Albans on market for £1,050,000
A four-bedroom semi-detached home in Beechwood Avenue, St Albans is on the market for £1,050,000.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:13:20 +0000Bid to save Berkhamsted police station from closure
The MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, Victoria Collins, has launched a bid to save Berkhamsted's police station from closure.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:54:18 +0000Man 'punched in face' during assault at Radlett café
A man has been "punched in the face" during an assault at a Phillies Café in Radlett.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:37:58 +0000Party store to replace centre for African heritage in St Albans
St Albans Party Shop looks set to launch in the London Road unit formerly home to The Mores Village.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:01:30 +0000Pokémon fever spreads to St Albans with huge Waterstones queues
If you were walking past Waterstones in the city centre this morning you may have seen a queue forming for the Pokémon Trading Cards.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000On This Day: New kids coding centre opens in Hemel Hempstead
A new kids coding centre was opened in Hemel Hempstead.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Bright and seasonably warm weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents in St Albans and Harpenden can expect a spell of "warm and pleasant" spring weather this weekend.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000Brother of missing Declan Berry says teen was set to 'fulfil his dreams'
The brother of missing teenager, Declan Berry, has spoken to reporter, Sarah Cliss, at the scene of the fatal river crash at North Brink, near Wisbech.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:20:03 +0000New hub launches to handle 999 fire calls across three counties
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has joined forces with neighbouring counties Norfolk and Suffolk through the launch of a joint control room.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:03:22 +0000St Albans man accused of breaching SRO by 'looking into people's windows'
A sex pest from St Albans is alleged to have breached his Sexual Risk Order (SRO) after being caught "looking in through peoples' windows".
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000Families pay tribute to young girl and 18-year-old man involved in river crash
The families of Eden Bunn and Declan Berry have paid tribute to them after a car crashed into the River Nene, at North Brink, near Wisbech.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:40:55 +0000Thief jailed over delivery van heist at St Albans O2 shop
A thief has been jailed for a delivery van heist outside an O2 shop in St Albans city centre.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +000018-year-old believed to be driving car near Wisbech still missing, police say
An 18-year-old man is still missing after a car crashed into the River Nene near Wisbech on March 17.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:53 +0000St Albans father dedicates marathons to family and friends he lost to cancer
A St Albans father and fitness fundraiser is running a pair of marathons in memory of three people close to him who lost their lives to cancer.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:58:20 +0000Next Bishop of St Albans announced at Downing Street after King's approval
The Diocese of St Albans is delighted to welcome the appointment of the next Bishop of St Albans the Right Reverend Dr Andrew Paul Rumsey.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:18:32 +0000Appeal after tool theft from 'unattended' van at Hertfordshire golf club
Police are asking for the public's help after a tool theft from a van parked at The Hertsmere Golf Club in Borehamwood.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:28:34 +0000Meningitis outbreak has 'not spread to Hertfordshire' but warning issued over disease
The meningitis outbreak which has swept across parts of the UK has "not spread to Hertfordshire", according to authorities.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:35:25 +0000Network Rail worker killed on train line near Radlett
Network Rail is "saddened" to confirm one of its workers was killed in an incident on the train line near Radlett.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000On This Day: Fly-tipping stunt staged in St Albans centre
An eye-catching fly-tipping awareness stunt was staged in the city centre of St Albans.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000Stuck lorry forces 'unsafe' Hemel car park to close for over two months
A car park in Hemel Hempstead is set to close for months for a replacement to be laid.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:50:55 +0000Peddler jailed for '£7 million' illegal drug haul found in St Albans M25 crash
A drug peddler has been jailed after crashing a van containing around £7 million worth of drugs on the St Albans M25.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:25:51 +0000St Albans quadbike theft sparks police appeal
Herts police are appealing for the public's help after a quadbike theft in St Albans.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:55:23 +0000'Tireless staff' praised as St Albans school handed national award
St Peter's School is proud to announce it has been reaccredited with a prestigious national award given to only a handful of school across the county.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:16:35 +0000REVIEW: Activate - 'a brilliant new immersive games experience in Islington'
London’s Activate is an immersive experience that incorporates physical challenges, high-energy games and mental tests.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:18:45 +0000Oaklands College support plea as major development faces raft of objections
Plans for major development at Oaklands College's St Albans campus have face a raft of objections during a public consultation period.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:33:34 +0000St Albans restaurant's 'failures' highlighted in new licence requirements
Sauté Grill & Meze Restaurant in St Albans will adhere to a number of new requirements for its licence after "failing" to prevent public nuisance.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:12:19 +0000Police ram 'stolen' car going wrong way at busy M25 service area
Officers have arrested two people after ramming a vehicle that drove the wrong way down the M25 at South Mimms service area.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:08:00 +0000Two dogs rescued from 200-animal household need loving home
In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, Sandy and Stevie ask "Can you give us a home?"
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000On This Day: Harpenden primary school opens 'fantastic' new playground
Harpenden's St Nicholas Primary School officially opened its new playground.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:13:30 +0000Blippi announces new Be Like Blippi UK tour as dates revealed
Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:50 +0000Man 'threatened with screwdriver' in antisemitic attack outside Herts synagogue
A man has been arrested after an incident outside a synagogue in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:12:51 +0000Investigation into Peregrine egg damage at cathedral continues
Herts police have revealed an update into their ongoing investigation after eggs were destroyed at St Albans Cathedral last year.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:29:05 +0000Leading menopause specialist announces UK theatre tour
Dr Louise Newson, a physician and menopause specialist, will appear in St Albans on Wednesday, May 13, as part of her 2026 UK-wide tour with her new show, Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:39:02 +0000Famous St Albans falcons return to cathedral as live cam launched
This morning (March 17), St Albans Cathedral was "thrilled" to announced the launch of its Peregrine Falcon live stream for 2026.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:59:25 +0000Police 'tried everything' to help jailed London Colney shoplifter
Officers said they "tried everything" to help a prolific shoplifter from London Colney who has been jailed.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:13:57 +0000Preferred Batchwood Hall suitor to 'create blend of brasserie and bar'
As the potential suitors for the iconic Batchwood Hall are dwindled down, the "preferred bidder" has proposed to create a "blend of brasserie and bar" in the space.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:07:26 +0000Plans to expand Hertfordshire's £1 per item community supermarkets
Plans have been drawn up to expand Hertfordshire’s network of community supermarkets in a bid to help those struggling with the cost of the weekly shop.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000On This Day: BBC presenter races through Herts in epic Comic Relief challenge
BBC Radio 1’s Jamie Laing completed the first leg of his ultra marathon for Comic Relief after running through Hertfordshire.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000St Albans parkrun results: 22 personal bests at event number 670
St Albans parkrun welcomed 292 participants for its 670th event at Verulamium Park.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:21:51 +0000Fly-tipped copies of district council newsletter found in Kimpton ditch
St Albans City and District Council is "appalled" to discover that copies of its newsletter have been fly-tipped in Kimpton.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:43:22 +0000Warning after broken glass found 'several' times at Harpenden play area
The community have been warned after broken glass has been found at a playground in Harpenden.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:08:11 +0000Man arrested in Hertfordshire on suspicion of spying for Iran released without charge
A man from Hertfordshire has been released without charge after he was arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:30:24 +0000Pair of St Albans retail units hit the market amid city centre construction
A pair of retail units on St Peter's Street have been put on the market amid lengthy construction in the city centre.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:20:33 +0000Fast food chain with Stevenage and St Albans stores plunges into liquidation
A fast food chain with restaurants in Stevenage and St Albans has plunged into liquidation.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:01:42 +0000Jailed paedophile attempted to meet 14-year-old boy in St Albans park
A paedophile has been jailed in connection with a number of child sex offences which concluded with an attempted meeting at a St Albans park.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:11:44 +00005 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month
Here are five businesses that have opened or closed this month.