St Albans Review

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:18:00 +0100
No Herts traders fined for sale of disposable vapes since national ban
No traders in Hertfordshire have yet been issued with new £200 fines for the sale of disposable vapes, according to the latest information released by the county council.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 49 personal bests at event number 645
The event continued to draw residents of all abilities as well as visitors from the surrounding area.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:20:00 +0100
The little-known eye risk experts warn thousands of Brits need to be aware of
To mark Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, experts have revealed the surprising risk that the lung disease can have on your vision.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:15:00 +0100
Can you stop people parking outside your house if there are no yellow lines?
Here are the rules in the UK around people parking in front of your home if there are no yellow lines.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:06:00 +0100
Petrol prices 'could fall to as low as £1.20 a litre' as rates drop at pumps
Petrol prices could fall to as low as £1.20 a litre, say experts, following a series of price reductions for first time in two-and-a-half months.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:05:00 +0100
Autumn warning of 'serious problems' for owners who walk dogs in fields
There's an urgent warning for dog owners as autumn brings with it dry grass seeds and foxtails, which  can make September walks riskier.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:05:00 +0100
Check your coins - The £1 King Charles coin mistakenly created by Royal Mint
People who have coins urged to check their spare change to see if they have one too.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:52:59 +0100
HMRC is urging people to check if they are owed £2200 in new alert
HMRC is urging families of young adults to see if they are owed thousands, as £1.4bn belonging to 728,000 people is still sitting in Child Trust Funds

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:51:25 +0100
Thousands call for free TV licences for all UK State Pensioners in new petition
There's a fresh call for free TV licences for all UK State Pensioners, awaiting a response from the government.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:12:01 +0100
Actor John Alford told police sex assault claims were a ‘set-up’
Former London’s Burning actor John Alford told police that allegations he had sexually abused two teenage girls were “scandalous” and a “set-up”, a court has heard.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:50:40 +0100
Jailed shoplifter bit staff member during Harpenden theft
Chloe Briars, of Meadow Avenue in Radlett, has been handed eight weeks imprisonment for shoplifting and assaulting a shop worker in Harpenden.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:37:50 +0100
London Colney driver caught using phone had nine points on provisional licence
A London Colney motorist, who was spotted using their mobile at the wheel, was found to have nine points on their provisional licence.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:59:16 +0100
Hertfordshire secondary school applications for September 2026 are now open
Hertfordshire County Council's admissions process is now live for parents and carers.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:44:22 +0100
Ricky Gervais was crude and crass, yet captivating at the Alban Arena - review
Ricky Gervais completed his another night at the Alban Arena last week after adding new dates to his 'Mortality' tour in Hertfordshire, but was it worth paying hundreds of pounds for a resell ticket?

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:19:13 +0100
124 homes on St Albans Green Belt recommended for approval
The district council is set to make a decision on a development of 124 homes on St Albans Green Belt today.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:31:53 +0100
Controversial conditions for opening of Moka Dining St Albans decided
The controversial conditions for opening of Moka Dining in St Albans have been decided.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:19:12 +0100
Authentic Indian restaurant thanks 'valued customers' for regional title
London Road eatery, Samrat, was named "Restaurant of the Year South" at the Master Chef Promotion Business Hospitality & Excellence Awards 2025 last week.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:32:11 +0100
Harpenden woman stabbed to death over 'love triangle' in Cambodia
A Harpenden woman has been stabbed to death in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, local police said.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:14:32 +0100
September Premium Bonds winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
National Savings and Investments have announced the September 2025 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:12:55 +0100
Poll: Should pavement parking be banned? UK drivers call for change
Motorists are calling for the government to take action on pavement parking in England - should pavement parking be banned?

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:11:52 +0100
Lush's 2025 advent calendars left me speechless and already made my Christmas
I reviewed the new Lush advent calendars for Christmas 2025, including the 29½ High Street Advent Calendar, and was left speechless

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:10:33 +0100
Met Office reveals the 21 storm names for 2025/26 - take a look at the full list
The Met Office has revealed the 21 storm names for 2025/26 - see the full UK list including Amy, Dave and Stevie

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:07:51 +0100
'Do not eat': Recall warnings at Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and other UK supermarkets
Products sold at Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled, alongside broccoli potentially contaminated with botulism by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:04:55 +0100
A warning issued to UK households as prehistoric silverfish arrive in homes
Peak silverfish season has arrived in the UK amid a warning to British households.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:51:46 +0100
Stevenage named hardest driving test in Hertfordshire
Data has revealed that the Stevenage driving test centre has the worst pass rate in Hertfordshire.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:22:55 +0100
District council to treat England Flags on St Albans roads as 'graffiti'
St Albans City and District Council is treating England flags painted on road marking across St Albans as "graffiti".

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:52:16 +0100
Love Actually star spotted filming new 'BBC drama' in Hemel
An award-winning actor, well-known for his role in Love Actually, has been spotted filming a new "BBC drama" in Hemel Hempstead.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:31:30 +0100
Update after police-led incident close St Albans A414
An update has been published after police closed a stretch of the A414 in St Albans.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:03:09 +0100
St Albans businesses invited to enroll in Fit to Bid programme
Businesses in St Albans district are being offered the chance to enroll in the Fit to Bid programme to improve their chances at securing contracts.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:01:42 +0100
Officers find missing person from Hemel
A missing person from Hemel has been found by police.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:30:58 +0100
Two-month-old foal found in Herts five weeks after theft from Cornwall home
A two-month-old Shetland pony foal has been found in Hertfordshire after she was stolen from her home in Cornwall five weeks ago.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:55:14 +0100
Town council warns residents of falling trees in Harpenden
Harpenden Town Council has warned residents after an increased number of trees have fallen in the area.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:35:45 +0100
Two motorists may face 'long bans' after dangerous St Albans crashes
Two motorists, thought to be driving under the influence, have been arrested following a pair of dangerous crashes in St Albans and Harpenden.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:55:21 +0100
Hemel man wanted by police over 'threats to kill'
Herts police are searching for a Hemel Hempstead man wanted over alleged threats to kill and assault.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:16:27 +0100
Harpenden man among 11 charged over gambling services in Turkey
A Harpenden man is among 11 people who have been charged as part of an investigation into the provision of gambling services in Turkey.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:24:23 +0100
Missing man with St Albans links found
Herts police have confirmed a missing man from Hemel Hempstead with links to the St Albans has now been found.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:43:51 +0100
Waste facility expansion 'will cut noise and smell for neighbours' near Bricket Wood
Newly submitted plans to expand Waterdale Waste Transfer Station aim to reduce the noise and odour impact on neighbours.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:27:28 +0100
Rituals marks milestone opening in St Albans city centre
Rituals has proudly announced the opening of its 100th UK store in The Maltings Shopping Centre in St Albans.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:07:13 +0100
More than £2.1m of Premium Bonds prizes left unclaimed in Hertfordshire
Thousands of unclaimed Premium Bonds prize winnings have been left unclaimed in Hertfordshire, totalling more than £2.1m.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:29:48 +0100
St Albans street signs become latest target of England flag graffiti
Street signs in St Albans have become the latest targets of England flag graffiti appearing across the city and wider county.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:26:59 +0100
Girl ‘felt absolutely sick’ after alleged sexual assault by actor Alford
A 15-year-old girl said she “felt absolutely sick” and had a breakdown after former London’s Burning actor John Alford sexually assaulted her, a court has heard.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:01:00 +0100
Sign up for Rennie Grove's 3 Peaks Challenge
A Hemel Hempstead man is encouraging people to sign up for the Rennie Grove Peace Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge, to raise funds for the charity that cared for his dad following a shock mesothelioma diagnosis.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:50:33 +0100
Hemel paedo avoids jail over dozens of indecent images of children
A paedophile from Hemel Hempstead has been given a suspended sentence after admitting to making dozens of indecent images of children.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:21:43 +0100
World-leading beauty brand lands at M&S London Colney
M&S in London Colney has welcomed skincare and make-up brand Estée Lauder to its beauty section.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:10:13 +0100
Full list of major bus service changes coming to Hertfordshire
Major changes to Intalink bus services are being implemented across Hertfordshire from Sunday (August 31).

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:42:47 +0100
Decision day looms for future of St Albans' only 'skyscraper'
The future redevelopment of a high-rise block of flats in St Albans is set to be decided next week.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:16:14 +0100
Bee Gees tribute act Jive Talkin' to perform at Alban Arena
Bee Gees tribute act Jive Talkin' will perform at the Alban Arena in St Albans.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:58:32 +0100
Man 'bit and attacked another man' in Hemel - police make GBH arrest
Police are appealing for witnesses after arresting a 49-year-old man following an "awful attack" in Hemel Hempstead.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:13:43 +0100
England flag roundabouts to be 'refreshed' by county council
Hertfordshire County Council has responded amid the painting of England flags on roundabouts across Hertfordshire.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:51:19 +0100
Trust in local media increases to 80 per cent, new survey shows
A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

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