St Albans Review
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Hertfordshire to GPS track released offenders to prevent crime
Hertfordshire will begin to GPS monitor recently released prisoners in order to prevent them from reoffending.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:00 +0100EFL issue update on players taking the knee ahead of new season
Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Covid vaccine to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0100Redbourn Golf Club nearing completion of £1 investment
A golf club is nearing the completion of a £1 million investment project designed to significantly improve the club’s sustainability.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:20:00 +0100Call for 'rainbow crossings' in every Hertfordshire district
Multi-coloured crossings that recognise LGBTQ+ communities could be installed in every district in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:19:37 +0100Elderly motorist dies in crash near London Colney
Police have confirmed an elderly man has died in a crash near London Colney this morning.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:27:51 +0100'Major incident' at London Colney Roundabout
A 'major incident' has happened London Colney Roundabout leading to disruptions and road closures.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:27:09 +0100Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account
A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores
This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:06:58 +0100Civic Close St Albans: Women fight with broken bottle
Two women were involved in a fight involving a broken bottle outside council offices.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:06:24 +0100Watford parking: Residents earn cash by renting out drives
Home owners in Watford can make up to a £1,000 a year by renting out their driveways, it has been revealed.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:28:00 +0100Uber and Deliveroo offer discounts to boost Covid vaccine uptake
The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Mystery solved after a 'dead crocodile' was found in the UK
It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0100Pentagon on lockdown after 'multiple gunshots' fired at US defence HQ
The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:33:17 +0100Hertfordshire council staff retraining as waste drivers
Council office workers are being retrained to work as waste lorry drivers, as councils are desperate amid staff shortages.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:15:00 +0100West Herts NHS Trust in battle for extra cash for redevelopment
A hospital trust has not given up on plans for a major rebuild of Watford General - but it is jostling with other trusts for the extra cash needed to make its ideal project a reality.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:21 +0100Aldi join Tesco in drastic attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:41:28 +0100Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in August
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for August.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0100New £700 million film studio earmarked in Hertfordshire
An £820 million film and TV studios facility is set to be built in Hertfordshire and will create more than 4,500 jobs.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:51:09 +0100The Gone With The Wind stars who also made films at Elstree
Well here we are again and thank you for joining me on a ramble down Memory Lane. I must start by explaining why I so often refer to films and television made in Elstree and Borehamwood rather than at Pinewood, Shepperton or Leavesden.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:19:00 +0100Thousands face £1,000 fine over controversial TV licence change
The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:22:00 +01008 business ideas you can actually make money from
Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a massive increase in people choosing to start up an additional business venture.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:35:01 +0100Police shut A1081 London Colney bypass
An incident has closed a dual carriageway this afternoon.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100Branson, Bezos and Musk should help on earth, not go to space
Space: the final frontier - unless you are a pampered billionaire where this supposed ‘frontier’ is breached twice in little over a week. So finally, after years of planning and preparation, the Amazonians only managed to come in second place aft...
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:31:00 +0100McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway
According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Calls for motorway speed limits to be cut in certain weather
Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:55:21 +0100Doubts cast on £590m Watford General Hospital plans
Doubt has been cast on plans to develop Watford General Hospital after the Government ordered trusts to submit schemes with slashed budgets.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:23:53 +0100Borehamwood man Paul Davison sentenced for sexual assault
A Borehamwood man has been sentenced after a woman in her 20s woke up to find him "licking her feet" in her hotel room in Hertfordshire.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:17:09 +0100Councillors told not to self-isolate if ‘pinged’ by NHS app
County councillors have been formally advised that they must isolate – and NOT attend county council meetings – if they have been ‘pinged’ by the NHS ‘Test and Trace’ app.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:47:34 +0100Fly-tipping soared by almost 60 per cent in Herts in 2020/21
THE number of fly-tipping incidents increased across Hertfordshire last year – by more than 50 per cent.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:09:50 +0100Dacorum Borough Council delays local plan
Councillors in Dacorum have delayed publishing their final local plan after admitting “a lot of work” still needs to be done on the proposals.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:04:04 +0100Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:01:00 +0100Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:49:56 +0100St Albans man must abide by strict rules to avoid arrest
A 49-year-old man from St Albans will be arrested if he shouts, is rude or drunk in the city’s public spaces.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0100Storm Evert: Met Office issues weather warning with 75mph winds and rain
Forecasters announced Evert as the name for the storm on Thursday morning, advising the public to be “weather aware”.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:33:39 +0100Morrisons is offering FREE meals for kids over school holidays
With schools now breaking up across the country, Morrisons is helping out busy parents by letting kids eat free at its cafes all day, every day.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:31:00 +0100Stunning moment cheeky UK seal hitches ride on paddle board
As a general rule, you shouldn’t get closer than 20 metres to a seal unless they approach you.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Met Office share 'good news' if you suffer from hay fever
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from hay fever you will have noticed the symptoms seem to be a lot worse than previous years.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:10:59 +0100East of England Ambulance service stripped of training contract
Ofsted has blasted the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust for making "insufficient progress" in safeguarding apprentices.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Dozens of children in Hertfordshire can legally use guns
Campaigners have blasted gun laws as "absurd" after it emerged that dozens of children in Hertfordshire can legally use the weapons.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100Heading guidance aims to reduce brain injuries in football
Guidance on heading will be introduced into the English game from next season, with all professional, amateur and grassroots clubs involved.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:56:06 +0100Sky announce major TV shake-up with Sky One axed
The channels will be available to Sky customers at no extra charge. They will also launch on streaming service NOW and on Virgin and BT.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:55:28 +0100Morrisons announce major expansion to service for shoppers who drive to stores
Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that there are more than 450,000 EVs on UK roads.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:41:45 +0100Aldi announce new trial which could be coming to your local store
Aldi has been working closely with its suppliers in recent months to develop innovative ways to reduce avoidable plastics.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:59 +0100Search for missing man last seen in St Albans a week ago
Police are searching for a man who has been missing for a week.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:50:47 +0100Hertfordshire areas where Covid cases have not decreased
While coronavirus cases are dropping across the UK, there continues to be some rise in infections within certain areas across south and west Hertfordshire.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:46:10 +0100Fresh warning if you are vaccinated against Covid-19 issued by WHO
Official figures on Monday showed the number of Covid-19 cases newly reported in the UK dropped for the sixth day in a row.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:48:29 +01003 jobs added to government list eligible for testing instead of isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.