St Albans Review

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:02:00 +0100
Herts County Council set to mark 50th anniversary of first meeting
When county councillors meet on Tuesday next week, it will be 50 years since Hertfordshire County Council met for the first time.

Sat, 18 May 2024 14:01:00 +0100
Hertfordshire council's adult care service ‘good’ says CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Hertfordshire County Council's adult care service as 'good'.

Sat, 18 May 2024 12:02:00 +0100
5 St Albans district planning applications to watch out for
Five planning applications submitted to St Albans City & District Council affecting Redbourn, Harpenden and St Albans city.

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:03:00 +0100
Royal Mint rare coins: 20p sells for 250 times face value
The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:14:33 +0100
St Albans foodbanks hand out record number of parcels
A record number of emergency food parcels were given out by the Trussell Trust in St Albans last year, new figures show.

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:42:48 +0100
St Albans: Access to Verulamium Park from St Michaels closed
The usual access route from St Michael's Street to St Albans' Verulamium Park has been closed due to safety reasons.

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:42:49 +0100
St Albans named among worst UK areas for food hygiene
St Albans has been named among the worst areas for food hygiene in the UK, according to a recent study by BritSuperstore.

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:46:22 +0100
St Albans police officer to appear in TV interview
St Albans police officer Sgt Andrew Thomas is set to appear on Christian TV network TBN, following a chance meeting with Dr G in Extreme Kutz barber shop.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:13:03 +0100
St Albans: Provisional date set for speed limit on M1 route
Hertfordshire County Council aims to bring in a new speed limit for Redbourn Road - the route between north St Albans and the M1 - in autumn this year (2024).

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:04:00 +0100
Bridgerton: Filming locations of season 3 of Netflix series
As viewers are taken back to the Ton in the third season of Bridgerton, makers of the Netflix series have revealed the filming locations — old and new.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:59:11 +0100
Can my neighbour remove our hedge without my permission?
What should you do if you're neighbour decides to remove your hedge?

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:15:31 +0100
15 St Albans restaurants handed new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been given to 15 St Albans establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Wed, 15 May 2024 13:35:51 +0100
5 Hertfordshire residents fined for driving offences
Five Hertfordshire residents are among those convicted for driving offences in recent weeks.

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:45:29 +0100
Court delays: Emergency measures due to prison overcrowding
The Ministry of Justice plan, known as Operation Early Dawn, began on Wednesday morning

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:38:52 +0100
St Albans Independent College: Full Ofsted report published
St Albans Independent College has regained its 'good' Ofsted rating after being deemed 'inadequate' in 2022.

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:02:14 +0100
PlayCulture: St Albans scheme uses games for mental health
The St Albans-based founder of PlayCulture, which has events in London, has been using innovative outdoor games to improve people's mental health.

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:04:00 +0100
Herts police 'failures' listed after abuse victim's death
A coroner has highlighted "failures or inadequacies" by Hertfordshire police which "may have contributed" to the death of a domestic violence victim.

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:33:25 +0100
M25: Two arrested during operation at South Mimms services
Two people have been arrested and five stop searches have taken place during a Hertfordshire police operation at South Mimms service station, near the M25.

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:13:51 +0100
St Albans Independent College regains 'good' Ofsted rating
Ofsted has rated St Albans Independent College as 'good', after it was deemed 'inadequate' in 2022.

Tue, 14 May 2024 11:18:54 +0100
Wheathampstead buildings to be demolished for four new homes
Nursery buildings at Wheathampstead's Gustard Wood Nursery are set to be demolished for four new homes.

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:40:00 +0100
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks' 5 rivals for England's oldest pub
The five contenders for St Albans' Ye Olde Fighting Cocks claim to be England's oldest pub.

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:35:14 +0100
Blue Cross Hertfordshire seeks foster carers for pets
Blue Cross in Hertfordshire is seeking volunteer foster carers for homeless cats, dogs and small animals until they find new families.

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:19:10 +0100
St Albans and Potters Bar schools merge to form new group
St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS), STAHS Prep and Potters Bar's Stormont School are set to merge to form The St Albans Education Group.

Tue, 14 May 2024 09:33:16 +0100
Shenley woman jailed after stealing from Harpenden cars
A Shenley woman has been jailed at Hatfield Magistrates' Court after being caught trying car door handles in Harpenden and St Albans.

Tue, 14 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis DWP Universal Credit alert for 1.4 million
More than a million people could be eligible for Universal Credit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) without realising it

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:47:32 +0100
Traffic recap after M1 shut following crash near Watford
Motorway traffic has been halted near Watford so that vehicles can be moved after a crash this morning.

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:43:00 +0100
Herts County Council to pay £20k out over 'poor reference'
Herts County Council has been ordered to pay £20k to a social worker over a 'poor reference' which saw a job offer withdrawn.

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:15:16 +0100
9 road closures for motorists to avoid near St Albans
St Albans's motorists will have nine road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:52:56 +0100
'Deliveroo cyclist' causes delays on Hertfordshire M25
Motorists were left fuming after what appears to be a Deliveroo employee riding a bike along the Hertfordshire M25 caused delays.

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:27:17 +0100
Redbourn garage could be demolished for new three-bed home
Plans submitted to St Albans City & District Council could see a Redbourn garage demolished and a new three-bedroom home constructed in its place.

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:31:34 +0100
St Albans boy awarded by Rishi Sunak after death of sister
St Albans teen Harry Smith is set to receive a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister after fundraising for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:36:45 +0100
Hertfordshire: Metal detecting rise sees treasure finds soar
In Hertfordshire, the number of treasure finds has risen as more residents take up metal detecting.

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:10:17 +0100
Harpenden: 100 homes could be built in station car park
Plans submitted to St Albans City & District Council could see 100 new homes built at Harpenden train station's East Side Car Park.

Mon, 13 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
How to spot signs of cuckooing and criminal activity
What is cuckooing? Cuckooing is where criminals take over the homes of vulnerable people to use as a base for their activities.

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:28:31 +0100
Can someone use my driveway to turn their car around?
Is it okay for someone to use my driveway to turn their car around without permission in the UK?

Sun, 12 May 2024 17:10:52 +0100
DVSA analysis reveals top 10 most common driving test faults
These are the top 10 most common driving test mistakes that you should be aware of if you want to pass your test.

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:51:00 +0100
Knife crime: Surrender weapons during Herts week of action
Knives can be surrendered anonymously in Hertfordshire between May 13 and May 19 as part of a national knife crime campaign supported by police.

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:34:00 +0100
Bridgerton: Filming locations of hit Netflix series
As the third season of Bridgerton arrives on streaming site Netflix on May 16, here are some of the filming locations of the series.

Sun, 12 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100
West Herts hospitals meet A&E target for second month
West Hertfordshire hospitals met the A&E target for waiting times for the second month in a row.

Sun, 12 May 2024 06:01:00 +0100
Hertfordshire: Tougher stance on unauthorised absence from August
Parents in Hertfordshire will no longer be able to take their children out of school for a week-long holiday without risking a fine, when new national guidance comes in to force in August.

Sun, 12 May 2024 11:57:05 +0100
DVSA MOT warning as data reveals 5.2 million expired MOTs
Drivers have been warned not to forget their car’s MOT due date after it was revealed millions missed their MOT renewal date

Sun, 12 May 2024 11:51:14 +0100
Who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 last night?
Eurovision 2024 saw Switzerland singer Nemo win the competition with their song The Code

Sat, 11 May 2024 17:01:00 +0100
Hertfordshire County Council under investigation over EHCPs
Hertfordshire police has been asked to investigate whether officials at the county council are guilty of misconduct in public office.

Sat, 11 May 2024 12:01:00 +0100
5 St Albans planning applications you should know about
Five St Albans district planning applications in Harpenden, Park Street and St Albans city.

Sat, 11 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Sought-after St Albans three-bedroom house hits the market
A special opportunity has arisen with a stylish three bedroom house hitting the market.

Sat, 11 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans Mayor attends first 'A Chance to Chat' session
Mayor of St Albans Cllr Anthony Rowlands visited a new community conversation initiative named 'A Chance to Chat', organised by the Anna Chaplaincy.

Sat, 11 May 2024 08:29:01 +0100
Will the Northern Lights be visible again tonight in the UK?
The Northern Lights were visible to many across the UK on Friday night (May 10, 2024) but will they be visible again on Saturday, May 11?

Fri, 10 May 2024 11:28:39 +0100
6 Hertfordshire places to watch the 2024 Eurovision Final
We've listed six places in Hertfordshire to enjoy the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final.

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100
St Albans: New Lib Dem leader chosen as Chris White retires
St Albans Liberal Democrat councillors have chosen their new leader after Cllr Chris White retired.

Fri, 10 May 2024 11:45:07 +0100
Hemel Hempstead: Teen arrested after £12k Sainsbury's thefts
A Luton teenager has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of £12,000 worth of alcohol from Sainsbury's in Hemel Hempstead.

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