St Albans Review
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.
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 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.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:16:21 +0000St Albans housing plan deemed 'appropriate' despite Green Belt concerns
A housing plan in Chiswell Green has been deemed "appropriate" for Green Belt land despite concerns.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:21:49 +0000On This Day: Rare St Albans dog breed wins certificate at Crufts
On this day, an incredibly rare St Albans dog got a top certificate at Crufts.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:10:29 +0000Trains between St Albans and London resume after 'tragic incident'
Thameslink services between St Albans and London are returning to normal after a "tragic incident".
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000Children with EHCPs seven times more likely to be excluded from schools
Concerns have been raised about the increasing number of children with Education, Health and Care Plans who are being permanently excluded from Hertfordshire schools.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0000Call for schools to offer CPR lessons in every school in Herts
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper is calling for improved CPR education and training following a recent visit to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance’s North Weald airbase, where she refreshed her own CPR skills.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0000Rate of children with SEN plans has doubled in six years
Even without the Covid ‘bubble’, the number of children and young people seeking assessment for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in Hertfordshire would have increased, it has been suggested to county councillors.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:02:00 +0000Rocket launch 'soaked' teachers during school science activities
Children launched homemade bottle rockets to kick off British Science Week activities at Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0000Free health and wellbeing event set for leisure centre
A free community health and wellbeing event, The Health Action Day will be held at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre in St Albans on Tuesday, April 7, from 9am to 1pm, in celebration of World Health Day.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000Classic Agatha Christie play coming to town
An Agatha Christie play is set to be staged by the High Street Players.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000Hertfordshire Zoo celebrating as sengi born in UK for first time
Hertfordshire Zoo is celebrating after two black and rufous sengi were born in the UK for the first time.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:34:02 +0000Hertfordshire's road maintenance is 'among the best in the south east'
Road maintenance in Hertfordshire is “among the best in the South East” and “consistently higher than the national average”, according to a report given to the county council.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000The hidden English Heritage gem that's free to visit and is great for a peaceful walk
Old Gorhambury House is a free English Heritage site in Hertfordshire that is a great place for a walk.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:11:52 +0000Missing man from Borehamwood found safe and well
A man from Borehamwood who went missing yesterday has been found safe and well.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:51:10 +0000Former London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
Former London's Burning star John Alford, from Hertfordshire, has died in prison weeks after being jailed for eight-and-a-half years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000More than 2,000 Hertfordshire children pass on school and being educated at home
Parents of more than 2,000 Hertfordshire children are opting to teach them at home, rather than send them to school, according to the latest data.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +0000The ‘cute little farm shop’ in Herts you need to visit with its own ‘delicious’ café
Smallford Farm Shop has been described as “cute” and earned praise for its on-site café.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000Discover the 'beautiful' Hertfordshire bakery that's gone viral for 'unreal' treats
Flourish Bakery in Hertfordshire has been described by visitors as "beautiful" and "unreal". Find out why.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Spacious' four-bed home in St Albans on market for just over £1m
A four-bedroom detached house in Harlesden Road, St Albans has come on the market for just over £1 million.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000Morrisons shoppers can save nearly £20 a week until the end of April - see how
Recent figures from consumer group Which? put the average weekly shop at Morrisons at £187.65
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:46:12 +0000Better Health Bus expanding its service after making 1,200 health checks
A health and wellbeing bus is bringing more support closer to the community.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:48:53 +0000Best primary schools in England list includes trio from St Albans and Harpenden
A trio of schools in St Albans and Harpenden have been included in a new list of England's best primaries published by SchoolGuide.co.uk.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:56:58 +0000'It missed my daughter's room by inches' - huge tree smashes into Chiswell Green home
A shell-shocked father has told of a tree smashing into his Chiswell Green home and narrowly missing his daughter's bedroom.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:05:06 +0000When Oscar-frontrunner Timothée Chalamet shot scenes in St Albans
Those of you tuning in to the star-studded Oscar's ceremony on Sunday night may spot a familiar face who is a frontrunner for one of its top prizes.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:33:46 +0000Council flags up e-cargo bike plan for Harpenden businesses
A survey exploring the idea of launching e-cargo bikes for Harpenden businesses has been launched by the town council.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:53:56 +0000Less than two weeks to have your say on options for local government reorganisation
Residents have less than two weeks to express their views ahead of what is expected to be the biggest shake-up of local government in Hertfordshire in a generation.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:24:40 +0000'Call 999 immediately' if you see wanted man with links to Hemel
The public are advised to call 999 immediately if they see a wanted man with links to Hemel Hempstead.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:55:32 +0000Pair arrested with 'sophisticated fuel siphoning system' in St Albans after thefts
A pair has been arrested for multiple fuel thefts in St Albans as oil prices rise due to the Iranian conflict.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:11:02 +0000Hertfordshire school 'turned blind eye' to sexual abuse claims, says solicitor
The solicitor who is supporting victims of alleged historic sexual abuse at Letchworth's St Christopher School has said a "blind eye was turned to the disturbing culture of abuse".
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000On This Day: New £65k playground opens in St Albans
A new £65,000 playground officially opened in St Albans at Cunningham Hill Open Space.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Met Office forecasts mixed conditions across St Albans and Harpenden
Residents across St Albans and Harpenden can expect a split weekend, according to the Met Office.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:11:48 +0000End to holiday food vouchers for Hertfordshire children on free school meals
Hertfordshire County Council will be forced to end holiday food vouchers for children receiving free school meals, following changes to the Government fund to help residents with costs of living.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:36:30 +0000Raft of objections over 'wholly unsuitable' opening hours for new Harpenden bar
A licence review is to be held for The Perch in Harpenden after objectors raised concerns regarding its opening hours.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:45:53 +0000How did our MPs vote on proposed changes to jury trials?
Court reforms which would see changes to jury trials have been supported in the House of Commons, but how did our MPs vote on the proposal?