St Albans Review
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000Don't clap for us: we are professionals, not heroes
If someone had mentioned a ‘Covid initiative’ this time last year, no doubt you would have treated their utterances by trotting on quick speed and bemoaning the collective lunacy that seemed to have pervaded certain quarters.
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000Does giving up on consumerism include Kurt Geiger clutchbags?
This lockdown doesn’t feel anything like the last two. There are no long springtime walks amidst brightly coloured tulips. The neighbourhood streets are frosty and deserted. There are no wide-open back doors, no pottering about in our gardens, no s...
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:09:20 +0000Dog found dead on A414
Police are trying to find the owner of a dog which was found dead on a busy road.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:36:19 +0000Snow warning tomorrow for Essex, London and Hertfordshire
A yellow weather warning has been issued with snow expected over London, Essex and Hertfordshire.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:11:53 +0000Covid-19 R rate drops below 1 in South East England and London
The number of Covid-19 infections across England is falling as a whole – with the R-rate dropping below one in the south east.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:42:46 +0000Martin Lewis issues warning to Tesco Clubcard holders
The Tesco Clubcard is a loyalty card scheme allows shoppers can collect points when they shop.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Rail Passengers urged to check journey times with timetables cut
Some timetables have already been amended, while others will be changed over the coming weeks.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:10:20 +0000Schools told not to offer free meals over half term break
Schools in England have provided school meals over the holidays throughout the pandemic.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000Aldi launch new 75% bargain hour for UK shoppers
The supermarket chain hope the move will help stores cut waste as part of their target of halving food waste by 2030.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:43:47 +0000Teen jailed after pursuit across London and three counties
A teenager in court over a police chase in which he reached speeds of 180mph on his motorbike leapt out of the dock and ran out as he was handed a prison sentence.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0000UK arrivals from all of South America and Portugal banned
The move comes amid the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Brazil, with concerns about whether it could be more dangerous.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:25:14 +0000Covid jabs in east of England lowest in whole of England
The East of England has administered the lowest amount of Covid vaccinations out of any region in England, latest available figures have shown.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:36:01 +0000First look inside new Aldi store in St Albans
Aldi welcomed its first customers into its new store in St Albans this morning.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:58:25 +0000Coronavirus: Police shut down huge house party in South Mimms
Police have issued several fines after more than a hundred people were found partying inside an address last night.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000Virgin Media provide free mobile data and TV channels
Virgin Media has introduced a range of new measures to help keep customers connected and entertained amid a third national lockdown.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:58:46 +0000Grab 10 bets for just £1* on massive multi-million-pound* Powerball Super Jackpot
Move over EuroMillions, there’s a BIGGER jackpot hitting the headlines this week!
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:46:08 +0000DVLA issues warning over scam targeting drivers
The body responsible for car tax and vehicle licensing has warned drivers to be on the lookout for new phishing scams this new year.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:34:28 +0000Boris Johnson promises 24/7 Covid-19 vaccinations
The Prime Minister said “at the moment the limit is on supply” of the vaccine.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:55:00 +0000Tears of joy as Stevenage Covid vaccination centre opens
Hertfordshire's mass vaccination centre was filled with emotion as hundreds of patients received their Covid-19 jab, hopeful that it will bring them a step closer to seeing friends and family safely again.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:37:03 +0000'Sonic boom' heard across London and Hertfordshire
A huge “sonic boom” has startled people across north London and Hertfordshire.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:37:54 +0000Royal Mail lists areas hit by Covid postal delays in UK
Royal Mail has published a list of areas where there have been delivery delays.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:48:04 +0000Hertfordshire leader asks if local elections will continue in 2021
County council leader David Williams has called on the government for a “swift decision” on whether local elections will be allowed to go ahead in May.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:25:00 +0000Latest Covid supermarket rules - what you need to know
Morrisons, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S - supermarket chains are having to enforce rules to keep customers and staff safe.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:10:00 +0000Inside the mass Covid vaccination centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire
A leading figure behind Hertfordshire's new mass vaccination centre has hailed an "amazing response" as the first vaccines were administered.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0000Latest number of Covid cases in south Hertfordshire
Watford, Borehamwood, and South Oxhey recorded some of the highest numbers of coronavirus cases over the New Year period, latest figures show.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:19:50 +0000Matt Hancock could introduce 'even stricter lockdown rules'
The prospect of even tougher restrictions in London have been raised amid fears in the Government that the latest lockdown is not being strictly enough observed to stop the new Covid-19 variant from spreading.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000Car insurance: how does your area compare?
The analysis found that gender and age continue to have a significant effect on car insurance costs.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:05:46 +0000The UK's new Covid Vaccines Delivery Plan in full
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to explain the UK's new vaccination plan during a Downing Street press conference today.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:51:54 +0000Chris Whitty delivers stark Covid warning to UK public
Professor Whitty delivers a stark warning saying “As a doctor, I’m trained to tell people pretty straight what I think’s going to happen."
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000Pet owners warned of 'serious threat' amid cold weather
Emergency vet service, Vets Now, has seen a rise in cold weather-related cases in its animal hospital and clinics.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000Cadbury's hide 200 Creme Eggs worth up to £5,000
A total of 200 winning eggs will be hidden randomly in local newsagents and corner shops across the UK.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:24:54 +0000St Albans residents urged to apply for heating and insulation grants
A council is urging residents to apply for free or low-cost heating improvements to their homes as cold weather hits this winter.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:14:21 +0000Rapid Covid testing for asymptomatic people to be rolled out
Rapid testing for people without symptoms of coronavirus will be made available across the country this week, the government has said.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000Can I still move house in lockdown? What you need to know
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed a national lockdown in the face of soaring coronavirus cases across the UK.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:30:00 +0000Q&A: Mass Covid vaccination centre opens in Hertfordshire this week
Seven major NHS Covid vaccination centres are opening across England this week including one in Hertfordshire.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000What are the most popular New Year's resolutions?
As we stumble into 2021, bedraggled and half beaten, resolving to change our practices may prove trickier than ever before, courtesy of Covid.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000Looking back on on a topsy turvy 2020 - and board games
Mr Topsy-Turvy would have felt right at home during 2020! It has been an utterly surreal and baffling leap year when many things were turned on their heads like a president who couldn’t accept that his time in office was up, and a chief politica...
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:51:15 +0000Third Covid-19 vaccine approved for UK use
The new vaccine works in a similar way to the Pfizer vaccine that is already being offered by the NHS.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:06:18 +0000Hospital trust caring for record-breaking 330 Covid patients
Watford General Hospital continues to look after huge numbers of Covid patients, latest figures from the NHS show.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:33:15 +0000EastEnders star Barbara Windsor funeral in Golders Green
Ross Kemp, David Walliams and Christopher Biggins were among the mourners as the former Carry On and Eastenders star was laid to rest.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:44:38 +0000Martin Lewis has important advice for homeschooling parents
The cash-saving guru returned to our screen on Thursday night with The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Hertfordshire county councillor resigns from Conservative party
A county councillor Andrew Stevenson has resigned from the Conservative Party – to make the case for "genuine" local government reform.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Hertfordshire County Council leader highlights need for lockdown funding
Hertfordshire County Council leader David Williams has warned that councils and local businesses will need further funding and support during the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:23:41 +0000How much you could be fined for breaking lockdown rules
The restrictions put significant limitations on what people can do - but what fines can be imposed if someone is caught flouting the rules?
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:09:58 +0000Behind-the-scenes footage of UK hospital amid Covid crisis
The footage shows the grim reality of the nation’s health crisis as the PA were granted exclusive access to St George’s Hospital in London.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:02:21 +0000Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons accused of fuel price hikes
Only Asda, which added around 1.5p to its prices matched the wholesale increase.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000Trading Standards issue Covid-19 vaccine scam warning
The link then takes unsuspecting victims through to a fake NHS site where they will be asked to provide bank/card details to check identity.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:53:54 +0000UK leaders condemn Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol
Amid violent clashes with police, protesters breached barricades and were able to enter the building on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Top tips for homeschooling your children, from the experts
Parents, grandparents and even siblings will once again become teachers with schools set to remain closed until February.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:20:00 +0000Teacher assessments will replace GCSE and A-level exams this summer
“The last thing any education secretary wants to do is announce that schools will close."