St Albans Review
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:46:21 +0100Southern Co-op receives complaints over 'Orwellian' facial recognition system
The group said the independent grocery chain had installed the surveillance technology in 35 stores across southern England
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:11:02 +0100Major fire sends smoke over St Albans - live updates
A huge fire has broken out.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:47:32 +0100St Albans fire: Over 50 firefighters called to car workshop
Emergency services are tackling a huge fire in St Albans that sent thick smoke billowing into the sky and across the city.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:33:33 +0100100 rarest baby names in the UK revealed
The rarest baby names in the UK have been revealed.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:13:21 +0100Eurovision 2023: UK officially announced as host on behalf of Ukraine
PBC will work with the BBC to develop and implement the Ukrainian elements into next year’s show.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:49:01 +0100Calls to trafficking helplines increase 20 per cent following Mo Farah documentary
Calls to a trafficking charity, Unseen UK, have risen 20% since Sir Mo Farah revealed in a documentary that he was trafficked to the UK as a child.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100Airport staff shortage concerns as two in five workers ‘thinking about quitting’
The news comes amid an air travel crisis which has seen thousands of flights cancelled and many passengers forced to wait for several hours
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace: Prohibited items
See what items you can bring into the park and the venus bag policy.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:34:21 +0100UK close to first hosepipe ban in 10 years following 40C heatwave
The UK is on the brink of its first hosepipe ban in a decade, according to reports.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:24:48 +0100Bruce Springsteen fans slams Ticketmaster for 'Horrific' ticket process
The iconic singer's tickets went on sale today for his UK tour, but fans are not happy with ticket prices and process.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100BBC Eastenders cast Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier for new Freddie Slater role
Bobby will portray Freddie Slater, son of Maureen “Little Mo” Slater.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:19:55 +0100Asda launches new money saving hub to help parents with the cost of living
As the cost of living continues to affect families across the UK, Asda has launched a new online money-saving advice hub.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:27:43 +0100Asda reveals 2022 Christmas food range with 740 items - See the full range
Asda has revealed its 2022 Christmas food range during the same week as a heatwave.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:46:59 +0100Fire in Woolwich: London Fire Brigade issue update as 100 firefighters tackle flat blaze
Fire breaks out in high rise in Woolwich as 100 firefighters tackle blaze.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:36:19 +0100Samsung ad featuring woman running alone at 2am is cleared by ASA
The advert received 27 complaints to the ASA.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:29:43 +0100Deborah James' funeral takes place today as friends and family pay respects
The funeral of Dame Deborah James, who died last month, is scheduled for today (July 20).
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:06:12 +0100Met Office reveals UK temperature hits 40C as hottest temperature ever recorded
For the first time ever the UK temperature has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius as Heathrow reported a temperature of 40.2 at 12:50pm on Tuesday, July 19.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:25:26 +0100Heatwave sparks urgent warning to anyone with an iPhone or an Android mobile phone
Uswitch shared guidance with mobile phone users to stop their devices overheating in the current heatwave.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:01:41 +0100Cost of living: Wages lagging heavily behind inflation
Wages continue to lag behind inflation in the UK, as the cost of living crisis worsens
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:33:00 +0100Heatwave: All Thameslink trains north of London cancelled on Tuesday
There will be no Thameslink trains running north of London tomorrow (Tuesday July 19) because of the heatwave.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:45:45 +0100Met Office warning to anybody working from home amid '40C' heatwave 'emergency'
The rise in temperatures has forced the UK Health Security Agency to issue a level 4 heat-health alert
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:17:23 +0100Met Office reveals what causes heatwaves
This week parts of the UK are set to be hit with soaring temperatures as a shocking heatwave causes the mercury to rise.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:13:15 +0100Met Office warning to anybody working from home amid '40C' heatwave 'emergency'
The rise in temperatures has forced the UK Health Security Agency to issue a level 4 heat-health alert
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100Netflix announces 'magical' new feature for fans of Stranger Things and more
The streaming giant said that the feature will work “no matter what device you use to watch”.
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100UK weather: Health warning issued to anyone planning a BBQ this weekend
The UK is set to swelter in soaring temperatures and “tropical” nights as the heatwave grips early next week, forecasters are warning.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:25:55 +0100Watford head coach knows he needs to balance his squad
Watford head coach Rob Edwards says 'hard work' is going into signing some homegrown players
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:03:47 +0100Covid patients in West Herts NHS hospitals more than triple
The number of COVID patients in hospital has more than tripled in the last month according to the latest data.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:15:36 +0100Showcase Cinemas is giving FREE tickets to red heads to 'stay protected' during heatwave
The news comes as the UK basks in glorious sunshine, with temperatures expected to reach over 36ºC next Monday and Tuesday.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:11:14 +0100Red severe weather warning: Met Office red warning explained amid 'serious situation'
The Met office issued a red weather warning when “dangerous weather is expected”.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:25:00 +0100East of England Ambulance Service told it must improve
The service has been rated as requires improvement
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100Memories of the construction of Charter Place in Watford
The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Boy arrives at Marlborough School Prom in helicopter
A student received an amazing surprise when his dad arranged a helicopter entrance to his school prom, recreating a Hollywood scene.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:27:00 +0100Sam Fender at Finsbury Park: Bag Policy and Prohibited items
See what items you can bring into the park and the venus bag policy.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:24:02 +0100Bruce Springsteen announces UK tour: How to get tickets
The Rock and Roll legend has announced he is going to be touring the UK in 2023.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:24:12 +0100Is Instagram down? What we know about the app crashing
Instagram users were reporting issues with the app on Thursday evening.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:13:39 +0100Ivana Trump dies: Donald Trump's first wife dies aged 73 as family pay tribute
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former US President Donald Trump has died, aged 73.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:04:20 +0100Victoria Beckham TikTok: Ex Spice girl pays tribute to Posh Spice roots in viral video
Victoria Beckham has finally joined TikTok but her first video has divided fans...
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:15 +0100Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation being investigated by Met Police
The Met Police have announced this following the airing of Sir Mo Farah's documentary on the BBC
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100Molly-Mae Hague's Instagram post banned as a PrettyLittleThing advert without disclosure
One of Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague's Instagram posts has been banned. Find out why.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:08:46 +0100Bob Dylan announces first UK tour in over 5 years: How to get tickets
The iconic singer known for the hit song 'Like A Rolling Stone' is coming to the UK.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:01:07 +0100Is the Deliveroo app down? What we know so far
Deliveroo users were reporting issues with the app on Saturday afternoon.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:33:51 +0100Rail strike date set by rail union for July due to dispute over pay, jobs and conditions
Rail workers will strike in July in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:57:59 +0100Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child in BBC documentary
Sir Mo Farah said “the truth is I’m not who you think I am,” adding he needs to tell his real story “whatever the cost”.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:56:49 +0100Snapchat won't log in: Is Snapchat down today? What we know so far
Snapchat users were reporting problems with the app on Tuesday afternoon.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:52:28 +0100Ian Wright hits out at Alan Sugar over England v Norway Women's Euros tweet
The Arsenal legend said Lord Sugar’s “ego is out of control” and that he had “doubled down” on his “foolishness”.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:36:50 +0100UK weather extreme heat warning: Heatwave sparks 'rare' Met Office 'risk to life' warning
The current UK heatwave has sparked a “rare” ‘risk to life’ warning from the Met Office with temperatures expected to remain high well into next week.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:19:31 +0100Soltan learn to apply stickers: How to get Boots UV stickers amid Met Office heat warning
Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend.
Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100Life in the UK test 2022: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz
The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:25:53 +0100Met Office weather warnings amid UK heatwave: How to keep your home cool
The warm weather is expected continue through the week in the high 20s for most until the weekend.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:38:52 +0100Lorraine Kelly tests positive for Covid and will be replaced by Carol Vorderman
Morning host Lorraine Kelly has announced that she has contracted Covid-19 and will not be hosting until she is well.