St Albans Review

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:20:27 +0100
Banking giant announces closure of Hemel Hempstead branch
Halifax's branch in the Marlowes Shopping Centres, Hemel Hempstead, is set to close its doors for good, it has been confirmed.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:46:35 +0100
Review: 'I tried new treatments at Center Parcs spa and didn't want to leave'
Having visited the Aqua Sana Forest Spa at Center Parcs Woburn Forest before, I didn’t think it could get any better, but I was wrong.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Two self-contained properties listed together for sale in St Albans for £1m
Two self-contained properties in Verulam Road, St Albans have been listed for sale together for £1,075,000.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:16:09 +0100
Hertfordshire soft play 'under investigation' over animals killed in fire
The Jungle Box, in Buntingford, is being investigated over animals that tragically died in a devastating fire at the site.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Police hunting man wanted on recall to prison
A man wanted on recall to prison could be in Hemel Hempstead, according to police.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0100
'Aggravated burglary' arrests after raid uncovers firearm and ammunition
A man from Hemel Hempstead has been arrested and charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in a Hertfordshire town.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:52:10 +0100
'Vulnerable' missing man found by police
A vulnerable missing man from St Albans has been found

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0100
Harpenden man repeatedly breached criminal behaviour order
A repeat offender has been jailed after repeatedly breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) and carrying out a string of thefts in Harpenden.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:46:47 +0100
St Albans begins work on new long-term plan months before current one adopted
St Albans is set to begin work on another long-term development plan.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:23:48 +0100
Food and music festival set to return to city centre this summer
Summer Sounds festival is set to return to St Albans on Friday, July 3 with live music, street food, drinks and family‑friendly entertainment at The Maltings.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:22 +0100
On This Day: Thousands gather in St Albans to support #BlackLivesMatter
On this day in 2020, thousands gathered to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement in Verulamium Park, St Albans.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Popular homeware brand to open new store in St Albans
Danish homeware, craft and gift store Søstrene Grene is set to open at The Maltings in St Albans this summer.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0100
FatFace set to open new St Albans store in The Maltings
FatFace is set to open a new store in St Albans this weekend.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:08:25 +0100
Funding of up to £1,000 available for Hertfordshire community projects
Up to £1,000 in funding is now available for community projects.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:58:54 +0100
Man who sexually assaulted child and exposed penis in Hertfordshire jailed
A Norwegian man has been jailed for multiple sexual offences committed during a family visit to Hertfordshire.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Five best independent coffee shops across Hertfordshire you should visit
Discover five independent coffee spots in Hertfordshire that are worth travelling for, including Batch fifty two in Baldock and Charlie’s Coffee & Company in St Albans.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:57:53 +0100
Miracle as baby tortoise survives Hertfordshire soft play fire
A baby tortoise has survived a fire that ripped through the Jungle Box soft play centre in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:36 +0100
Historic Hertfordshire manor dating to 1212 is up for sale
A Grade I-listed manor house in Harpenden, dating back to 1212, is up for sale for more than £2 million.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Police launch search for woman after 'incident' in town as image released
Police have released an image of a woman they believe may have information about an incident in Berkhamstead.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:39:56 +0100
Care home residents visit college for animal encounter
A college campus was transformed into a place of laughter and learning during an animal encounter for care home residents.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:32:00 +0100
Man killed by train after court van escape named at inquest
A man killed by train near Welwyn after escaping from a court van on the A1(M) has been named at an inquest.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Search continues for wanted prisoner with links to Hertfordshire
Police are continuing their search for a wanted prisoner jailed for more than a decade who could be in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:16:25 +0100
All animals killed in fire at Hertfordshire soft play centre
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue has confirmed that all animals have been killed in a fire at a Buntingford industrial estate this morning (June 10).

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0100
Serial fly-tipper ordered to pay £4,300 after dumping waste in his own street
A serial fly-tipper has been ordered to pay more than £4,000 for illegally dumping waste in London Colney.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:37:00 +0100
'He will be greatly missed' - Zoo confirms death of beloved tiger
A rare and much-loved endangered Amur Tiger has died at Whipsnade Zoo.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:31:05 +0100
Ombudsman will not investigate complaint against Hertfordshire council
A formal complaint about Hertfordshire County Council’s failure to defend its own refusal to grant permission for a quarry on the site of the former Hatfield Aerodrome will not be investigated by the Ombudsman.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
St Albans shop owner says road closure has caused 'drastic' drop in customers
A St Albans business owner says a road closure for gas works has caused a sharp drop in business, creating concern.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:36:00 +0100
Men plead guilty to stealing perfume and beauty products worth £8,000
Two men have pleaded guilty after nearly £8,000 worth of perfume and products were stolen from the Alternative Beauty store in St Albans.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Harpenden dad launches mission to protect children from online dangers
As the Government looks to ban social media for under 16s, a Harpenden dad is battling to protect children from the dangers of an online world.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:34:07 +0100
BBC announces future of iconic show up in the air as Christmas special axed
The 2026 Christmas special of Doctor Who will no longer go ahead despite being announced last year.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:21:14 +0100
Conservative councillor warns of 'significant risks' over HCC land sale
A Conservative councillor has suggested Hertfordshire County Council could face "significant risks" following the potential sale of the authority's former HQ.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0100
Police update after eight arrested and drugs recovered in Hertfordshire
Multiple arrests have been made and drugs recovered during a police operation targeting crime across Hertfordshire.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0100
Man shouted 'racist slurs' from car as police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged racially aggravated assault which began on Old Shenley Road in Borehamwood.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:25:54 +0100
On This Day: First Peregrine Falcon chick hatches at St Albans Cathedral
The Peregrine Falcon pair at St Albans Cathedral welcomed their first chick after a disrupted mating season.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:06:50 +0100
Charity helps toddler with rare form of epilepsy
A Hertfordshire family is raising awareness for a rare and life-limiting form of epilepsy after their two-year-old's shock diagnosis.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:05:27 +0100
Children's toys among items police believe were stolen from garages
Petrol strimmers, children's toys and a navy laptop are among a number of suspected stolen items police hope to reunite with their owners.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Pair charged in connection with burglaries at renovated property
A man and woman have been with two burglaries in Barncroft Way, St Albans.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:54:28 +0100
Royal visit marked on calendar as 30th anniversary approached
Three decades of musical excellence are being celebrated.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Girl struck by wooden sign during altercation at town park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was struck by a wooden sign at Meadow Park in Borehamwood.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Aldi is planning to open new stores in Hitchin and St Albans
Aldi is planning to open new stores in St Albans and Hitchin.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 35 personal bests at event number 682
St Albans parkrun welcomed 299 participants for its 682nd event at Verulamium Park.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0100
Wanted man changed appearance to blend in with public during St Albans chase
A man has been charged following a police chase in St Albans.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after St Albans crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash in Colney Heath Lane, St Albans.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0100
Mystery over future of St Albans Sound Bites as sister event disappears from website
The future of St Albans' Sound Bites event is unclear after a sister festival planned for this weekend in Tunbridge Wells disappeared from the company's website.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0100
Injured woman was struck in the face during St Albans shop assault
A woman has been left with injuries after being "assaulted" in a St Albans Marks & Spencer store.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:15:18 +0100
Dozens call on Herts County Council to ban glyphosate use on footpath
Dozens of residents have called on Hertfordshire County Council to stop applying glyphosate weedkiller to a footpath in St Albans.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +0100
Traveller site plans face raft of objections over 'inappropriate' location
Plans for gypsy and traveller pitches off Barley Mow Lane in St Albans have faced a raft of objections.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:46:16 +0100
CCTV appeal launched after stolen bank cards used at service station
Police have launched a CCTV appeal after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:46:01 +0100
Warning after 'staged collision' scam reported in St Albans
A suspected "staged collision" scam involving a motorbike has been reported to police in the St Albans.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:15:31 +0100
Fault disrupts Thameslink trains from St Albans City
A fault is currently affecting Thameslink trains leaving St Albans City station.

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