St Albans Review

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:43:33 +0100
Multi-car crash causing M1 delays near M25 - recap
Emergency services have been called to the scene of a multi-car crash in the M1 this morning.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:54:50 +0100
M25 delays after car hits lamppost near Junction 23 - recap
Lanes closed on the M25 J23 Bignells Corner roundabout following a collision in which a car has struck a lamppost. This is causing 30 min delays on the M25 anti-clockwise and the A1M southbound on approach to the roundabout.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:46:54 +0100
Harpenden Summer Carnival WILL return after weather cancellation
Harpenden's annual summer carnival WILL be returning in 2025, after organiser were forced to rescehdule the event thanks to adverse weather conditions.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:33:01 +0100
Plans submitted to build eight homes near Colney Heath
An application has been submitted to convert an existing agricultural building into eight houses on land near Colney Heath.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:25:49 +0100
'Mouthwatering' Mediterranean restaurant launches in London Colney
The owners of Ephesus Meze Grill are "thrilled" to announce the eateries launch today (June 11), at 184 High Street, London Colney.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:52:33 +0100
Handbag allegedly stolen from car boot during St Albans distraction theft
A handbag containing credit cards and cash was allegedly stolen from a car boot during a distraction theft in St Albans.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:44:23 +0100
Woman allegedly sexually assaulted near Berkhamsted Leisure Centre
The incident reportedly occurred sometime between 11pm on Tuesday, May 13, and 3am the following day behind Berkhamsted Leisure Centre on Langley Meadow.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:50:43 +0100
Review: Les Misérables at Roman Theatre is a minimalist version of Hugo's masterpiece
Madeleine Burton reviews 'Les Misérables' at the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival in St Albans.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:23:17 +0100
Club aims for padel and pints at Batchwood in new application
Padelstars is hoping to add alcohol to its "state-of-the-art" courts at Batchwood Sports Centre.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:32:23 +0100
Man sentenced after reportedly 'defecating, begging and shouting' in Harpenden
A Harpenden man was given an interim Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for ongoing anti-social behaviour at Hatfield Remand Court on Friday (6 June).

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:01:00 +0100
'Not enough evidence' to convict fifth suspect in Herts murder trial
Herts police has offered words of reassurance after evidence became "missing or unavailable" during a murder trial.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:02:00 +0100
St Albans fencing academy celebrates 'historic achievements'
Paul Davis Fencing Academy in St Albans is celebrating a historical achievement as one of its athletes has been accepted to represent Great Britain.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:03:32 +0100
Man charged for shoplifting and vehicle theft in St Albans
A man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and charged with additional thefts from Co-ops in St Albans, as well as the theft of a car.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:09:28 +0100
Hatfield Road temporary traffic lights causing 'queues and chaos'
Temporary traffic lights and planned road works are causing "queues and chaos" for motorists along Hatfield Road.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:09:21 +0100
All of the latest St Albans food hygiene ratings
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for St Albans restaurants, cafés, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:46:35 +0100
Plans to 'stop deterioration' of St Michael's Rose & Crown pub
The Rose & Crown, in St Michael's village, closed in 2020 after its leaseholder reportedly struggled to make money, despite investing in improvements such as an upgrade of the beer garden and serving food.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:49:20 +0100
Temporary traffic lights causing 'delays' toward Herts M1
Motorists may face delays of more than 20 minutes when travelling on the A5183 London Road towards the M1.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:03:50 +0100
Update after 'large' rubbish fire on Wheathampstead bridle path
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 8.40am yesterday (June 9) to reports of a fire on a bridle path in Wheathampstead.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:38:38 +0100
Men arrested after 'arousing suspicion' outside St Albans phone shops
Five men have been arrested in St Albans for various alleged offences including assaulting police.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:46:01 +0100
Former Potters Bar Town player enters Love Island villa in new series
Fans tuning in to tonight's (June 9) Love Island premiere will see a former Potters Bar player is entering the villa for the 2025 series.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:31:35 +0100
Alleged 'prolific offender' charged with series of St Albans crimes
An alleged "prolific offender" has been charged following a six crimes in the St Albans area.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:54:18 +0100
Freestyle football star wows crowd at St Albans school fete
St Albans High School for Girls hosted a summer fete and featured a performance by freestyle football star Jay Rosa.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:14:53 +0100
First Peregrine Falcon chick hatches atop St Albans Cathedral
The Peregrine Falcon pair at St Albans Cathedral have welcomed their first chick after a disrupted mating season.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:29:20 +0100
The Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86, agents announce
The best-selling author was known for a number of crime thrillers, including The Day of the Jackal, which was recently adapted into a Sky TV series.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:22:31 +0100
DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners
Some nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the winter fuel payment this winter, with only those on over £35,000 missing out.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:01:25 +0100
Do you know where man who skipped court for alleged fraud and theft offences is?
Police are re-appealing to the public for their help in locating a wanted man from St Albans with links to Watford and Bushey.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:09:00 +0100
Health officials looking for new venues for mobile breast screening unit
Health bosses have been searching for additional venues for mobile breast screening units in areas of Hertfordshire, as major supermarkets have found other uses for their car parking spaces.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:07:00 +0100
Latest court results for St Albans and surrounding area
The latest court results for St Albans and the surrounding area, taken from Hatfield and St Albans Magistrates' Courts.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:10:19 +0100
People's Postcode Lottery: six Herts areas win in May
Postcodes in Watford, Letchworth and Harpenden were among the lucky winners in May's People's Postcode Lottery draws.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:08:37 +0100
Hertfordshire EuroMillions winning ticket yet to be claimed
A National Lottery prize worth £1million has yet to be claimed from a EuroMillions ticket bought in Hertfordshire.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:07:20 +0100
Former St Albans teacher who ‘had sex with pupil’ after drunken night out banned
A former Nicholas Breakspear School teacher has been banned from the profession after having sex with a pupil.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:52:11 +0100
Hours of Abbey Line disruption expected today
Watford and St Albans passengers have been warned of a reduced service on the Abbey Line today (June 7).

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 06:01:00 +0100
Detached family home in St Albans on the market for £1.3m
A five-bedroom detached house in St Albans is on the market for £1.3 million.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:58:31 +0100
Thoughtful Father's Day gifts for every dad - and every budget
Father's Day 2025 is looming large (Sunday, June 15), and we have gifts for every budget - from pocket money to investment pieces.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:57:36 +0100
WHSmith pricing 'should be illegal' after customer charged £4.19 for a Pepsi
WHSmith pricing 'should be illegal' according to disgruntled customers.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:56:17 +0100
UK's top 10 stolen car models in the last year revealed (Is yours on the list?)
Car models from Ford, Volkswagen, Range Rover and Mercedes all made the top 10 list for cars stolen in the UK between May 2024 and May 2025

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:55:17 +0100
Can you score 10/10? Take this impossible pub quiz to see what you score
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:53:37 +0100
Thousands of pensioners to get DWP letters worth thousands
Thousands of claimants are being sent urgent letters from the DWP as as their benefits are ending - here's how to save thousands

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:52:38 +0100
7 sneaky HMRC scams that might catch you out - here's how to spot them
HMRC has lost £47 million of taxpayers' money after a phishing scam breached tens of thousands of tax accounts.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:51:51 +0100
Nationwide confirms that certain customers will receive a free £200
Nationwide has confirmed some members will receive a free £200, as it announced a raft of £100 bonuses for millions of its customers on Thursday.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:50:35 +0100
The Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation in the UK today
The famous Kew Gardens 50p was recently knocked off the top spot of rarest 50p coins in the UK when the Royal Mint released the Atlantic Salmon coin

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:20:28 +0100
Crashes on M25 and A41 causing travel misery – recap
Follow our live updates on a crash near the M25 which is causing long delays in the Kings Langley area.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:05:47 +0100
Harpenden Summer Carnival axed amid weather warning
Harpenden Summer Carnival has been cancelled due to a weather warning that is in place in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:23:28 +0100
Anger over 120 per cent increase in second green bin cost
The increase in price for a second green bin in St Albans district has been dubbed 'astronomical' by one Harpenden resident.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:10:18 +0100
Padel courts plan submitted by rugby club 'vital for its future'
Plans for new padel courts at a rugby club have been submitted - with the applicant saying income generated would be "vital for the future of the club".

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:39:03 +0100
Katie Price drops out her St Albans show 'An Evening with Katie and Kerry'
Katie Price has reportedly dropped out of her tour with Kerry Katona, which would see the pair bring their show to the Alban Arena in St Albans.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:27:27 +0100
Yellow weather warning issued for Hertfordshire residents ahead of thunderstorms
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire ahead of tomorrow , with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:54:04 +0100
Residents warned to be vigilant after reports of cash stolen from ATMs
Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning residents to be vigilant when using cash machines, after reports of thefts from ATMs.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:02:00 +0100
St Albans students embark on 'beyond the classroom' adventure with trip to the US
The pupils of St Albans School travelled to Florida as part of a unique initiative.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:30:17 +0100
Biggest lottery win in UK history up for grabs in £208m EuroMillions draw
The EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over again to an estimated £208 million after Tuesday’s £199 million draw

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