St Albans Review

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 29 personal bests at event number 687
St Albans parkrun welcomed 361 participants for its 687th event at Verulamium Park.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Former St Albans nurse struck off after medication misconduct
A former nurse at The Orchard Nursing Home in St Albans has been struck off after she failed to give medication to a resident despite claiming that she had done so.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:42:45 +0100
14 million drivers warned of traffic chaos on the UK's busiest roads this weekend
British motorists are being warned to brace for the busiest summer getaway in 4 years this weekend.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0100
Update after reports of missing pupil at Bricket Wood primary school
Police have published an update after a child went missing from Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School in Bricket Wood.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:23:13 +0100
On This Day: Blue plaque installed for St Albans 'Orchid King'
A blue plaque was installed in St Albans to commemorate the life of "Orchid King" Frederick Sander.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:15:21 +0100
St Albans named among UK's relocation capitals
New research has found that St Albans in Hertfordshire is among the UK's relocation capitals.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0100
Police searching for wanted man with Herts links who failed to attend court hearing
Police are searching for a wanted man who failed to attend a court hearing.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:25:11 +0100
More housing planned for Colney Heath 'Grey Belt' near pair of huge developments
A planning application has been submitted to St Albans District Council for up to 60 homes on land near Roestock Lane in Colney Heath.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0100
UK moves to extradite triple murder suspect charged with killing family
The UK is attempting to extradite triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who has been charged with killing his own wife and two daughters.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:48:56 +0100
Harpenden's first padel courts to open soon
Padel courts are coming to Harpenden as part of a new sporting addition to Rothamsted Park.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:59:46 +0100
Busy stretch of M1 near St Albans to close for a month
A busy stretch of the M1 in Hertfordshire is set to close for resurfacing work from July 20.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:04:18 +0100
Fundraiser for departing Cathedral lay clerks hits £3,000
More than £3,000 has been raised for lay clerks who have left St Albans Cathedral.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Missing St Albans teen left home over two weeks ago
Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenager from St Albans.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:35:00 +0100
Police stop and searches on the rise by Hertfordshire police officers
Police officers in Hertfordshire have increased their use of stop and search – with almost one in five leading to an arrest.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0100
Boy's drawing becomes silver pendant after winning jewellery design contest
A touching childhood sketch has been turned into a piece of wearable art.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:37:11 +0100
MP wades in after hosepipe ban for Hertfordshire brought forward
The MP for North East Hertfordshire has waded in after a hosepipe ban announced for Hertfordshire by Affinity Water comes into force.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Busy roundabout to shut overnight as aerodrome redevelopment continues
Park Street roundabout is set to partially close as work continues to redevelop a former aerodrome in Radlett.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Award-winning restaurant's vegan chicken named among UK's best
Chicken George, which has restaurants in Hitchin and St Albans, has been named on PETA's top 10 list for vegan chicken picks in the UK.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0100
School summer fayre returns after four years and raises hundreds in donations
A long-awaited summer fayre has returned after a four-year absence.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of guests descend on luxury hotel for major milestone
Sopwell House in St Albans has celebrated its 40th anniversary with an event attended by 350 people.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:12:00 +0100
College wins two awards recognising work with employers
College leaders are celebrating a double award win that recognises their work in technical education and employer collaboration.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Plans for St Albans deck of Ace Places playing cards
Two businesswomen have announced the launch of a new project to create a deck of illustrated playing cards celebrating St Albans.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:41:58 +0100
Hertfordshire hosepipe ban brought forward with 'immediate effect'
A hosepipe ban in Hertfordshire due to be enforced next week has bee brought forward with immediate effect.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:50:49 +0100
Latest on boy thrown into crocodile pit as more than £65k raised
The family of a boy seriously injured after he was thrown into a crocodile pit at a Cambridgeshire zoo have issued an update on his condition.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:12:20 +0100
Man charged with triple murder over death of wife and two daughters
A man has been charged with murdering his wife and two young daughters in Bedfordshire after being arrested in South Africa.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:47:48 +0100
Hosepipe ban announced for Hertfordshire amid rising demand
Affinity Water has announced a hosepipe ban for Hertfordshire amid a continued pattern of hot and dry weather.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0100
Hertfordshire hotel home to UK's 'most beautiful pool' that feels Mediterranean
The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire has earned praise for its outdoor pool, dubbed among the UK's most beautiful.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Classy' family run Italian restaurant in a Herts village that's an 'absolute gem'
L'Olivo Ristorante Italiano in the village of Wheathampstead has been described as "classy" and an "absolute gem".

Sat, 11 Jul 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, 11 Jul 2026 06:25:00 +0100
Bridge painting sparks broader debate about trust
A fresh coat of paint has sparked a broader conversation about public trust and the pace of action by government agencies.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom chalet bungalow in St Albans on sale for £1 million
A detached chalet bungalow is on sale for £1 million in Lancaster Road, St Albans.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:13:09 +0100
Man wanted over 'murder' of wife and two children arrested
A man wanted in connection with the murder of a woman and her two children in Bedfordshire has been arrested, police in South Africa have said.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:09:33 +0100
Crop fire breaks out in Harpenden field amid hot temperatures
A crop fire broke out in a Harpenden field amid hot temperatures today.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:02:56 +0100
Pupils describe school as 'one big family' in strong Ofsted report
Pupils described their school as “one big family” during an Ofsted inspection at Mandeville Primary School.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:40:06 +0100
Wheathampstead pub owner 'overwhelmed' by support after £200K refurb
The Elephant & Castle Pub in Wheathampstead has reopened after an almost £200,000 refurbishment.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:34:10 +0100
St Albans property closed off after repeated complaints from residents
A property in St Albans has been closed by police and the district council following reports of drug-related activity and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:14:03 +0100
Police launch murder inquiry following death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe
A murder investigation is under way following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:50:54 +0100
Most popular baby names revealed as Olivia tops girls list for tenth year in a row
Muhammad, Noah and Leo were the top three for boys with Leo pushing out Oliver, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:55:02 +0100
Leading homeware retailer unveils revamped St Albans store
The UK's leading homeware retailer, Dunelm, has revamped its St Albans location.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0100
Heartbreaking tributes pour in for mum and daughters found dead in home
Tributes have poured in for a mother and her two children who were tragically found dead at a home in Bedfordshire.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:56:06 +0100
On This Day: Work starts on new London Colney medical centre
Construction began on a new medical centre in London Colney, aimed at expanding patient services in the community.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0100
Man pleads not guilty to mass stabbing on Cambridgeshire train
A man has pleaded not guilty to a mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire. Jamie Lashmar/PA Wire

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:15:27 +0100
'Best and worst' GP surgeries in St Albans and Harpenden as rated by patients
The "best and worst" rated GP surgeries with the highest levels of patient satisfaction across the St Albans district have been revealed.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:46:35 +0100
Hertfordshire Zoo 'absolutely over the moon' after birth of twin red panda cubs
Two endangered red panda cubs have been born at Hertfordshire Zoo.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:31:33 +0100
£1.8m works to improve safety of busy Herts A-road underway
£1.8m works are underway to improve the safety of the A5183 in Hertfordshire.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:41:08 +0100
Planning officers recommend permission should be granted for stroke rehab clinic
Planning officers have recommended that permission should be granted for a stroke rehabilitation clinic in Aldenham.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:36:29 +0100
Nostalgic music festival celebrating all things 90s cancelled
The Totally 90s Festival, set to be held at Oaklands College, St Albans, has been cancelled by its organisers.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:29:00 +0100
Man accused of Cambridgeshire train stabbings due in court for plea hearing
A man accused of a mass stabbing on a train in Huntingdon is due in court for a plea hearing.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:23:17 +0100
'Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler known for hits Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died aged 75.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:36:53 +0100
Men stole weight loss drugs worth nearly £1million from distribution centre
Three men have been jailed for stealing Mounjaro almost £1million from a healthcare distribution centre in St Albans.

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