St Albans Review
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:34:25 +0000Just Stop Oil halts M25 protests after four days of heavy traffic
Just Stop Oil has announced that it has stopped its protests of the M25.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:55:09 +0000St Albans: 7 pubs where you can watch the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar creeping ever closer, fans will be starting to put their plans in place for the opening matches.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:10:00 +0000Former Herts Police chief jailed over extreme pornography
A former Hertfordshire chief inspector and detective superintendent has been jailed for possessing extreme pornography.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:38:22 +0000Heavy traffic in fourth day of M25 protests - recap
Heavy traffic has been caused during a fourth straight day of M25 disruption.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:11:49 +0000Extinction Rebellion protesters block Luton's private jet terminal
A group of Extinction Rebellion (XR) climate activists are protesting this morning at the entrance of a private jet terminal at Luton Airport.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:59:44 +0000Colney Heath: 100 homes approved by two councils
The design for a 100-home development near the A1(M) has been green lit by two councils.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:30:00 +0000St Albans: Aeroplane almost hits person in Plaistows Farm take-off
An aeroplane has narrowly missed a person, a hangar, power cables and a farm building during a take-off in St Albans.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:12:06 +0000Former Herts Police chief jailed over extreme pornography
A former Hertfordshire chief inspector and detective superintendent has been jailed for possessing extreme pornography.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:30:51 +0000London Colney: Third day of protests on M25 - recap
Protests took place for a third straight day on the M25.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:28:04 +0000St Albans MP 'utterly appalled' at police treatment of journalists
Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat MP for St Albans, has said she "was utterly appalled" at Hertfordshire Police's treatment of journalists covering the recent Just Stop Oil protests.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:09 +0000St Albans Foodbank benefits from door to door collection
Green party volunteers have collected over 20 bags of food from residents in support of St Albans foodbank.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:29:40 +0000St Albans woman charged following M25 Just Stop Oil protests
A St Albans woman has been charged and remanded into custody after protesting on the M25.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:30:53 +0000Herts Police respond to journalist arrests in M25 protests
Hertfordshire Police have responded after journalists were arrested as they attempted to cover disruption on the M25.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:48:04 +0000M25 closed at London Colney over Just Stop Oil protests
The M25 has been forced to close again in Hertfordshire due a third straight day of Just Stop Oil protests.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:40:50 +0000Protesters return to M25 - recap
Hertfordshire police confirmed that protesters had returned to the M25, following a number of incidents yesterday (Monday, November 7).
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:29:25 +0000Harpenden: Katherine Warington School hosts firework night
A Harpenden School has hosted its first ever "low bang" fireworks night.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:18:07 +0000St Albans City station: Overcrowding during M25 protests
"Absolute carnage" has been described at St Albans City train station amid a strike u-turn and M25 protests.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Remembrance 2022: Services in St Albans, Harpenden and London Colney
Multiple touching Remembrance Day services will be held in St Albans, Harpenden and London Colney this year.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:12:05 +0000St Albans woman involved in Just Stop Oil M25 protests
A St Albans woman has been involved in protests that brought traffic to a standstill on the M25.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:03:46 +0000M25: Protests at Kings Langley, Bricket Wood and London Colney
Hertfordshire Police have confirmed that "protest activity" has started for a second day on the M25.
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:30:36 +0000M25: Protestors stop traffic between Watford and St Albans
'Just Stop Oil' protesters had reportedly climbed a gantry at Junction 22 of the M25.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Memories of Chas and Dave, Snooker Loopy, World in Motion and Three Lions
You must be seriously dull to earn the nickname of ‘interesting’, but that is exactly what Steve Davis managed to achieve (not forgetting the six world titles). I thought of Mr Davis, who - unlike many of his compatriots - you can bet did not spe...
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:09:58 +0000Bank of England warns of 'longest recession' amid 3 per cent interest hike
The Bank warned the UK could be on course for its longest recession since reliable records began a century ago as it announced the decision.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:55:39 +0000Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply chain fears
Whitehall officials have ‘war gamed’ a plan named Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a week.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:48:05 +0000Watford Bonfire Night fireworks displays in 2022
There'll be plenty of fireworks displays to attend in Watford for Bonfire Night 2022
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:41:18 +0000Car fire on A405 North Orbital Road near Chiswell Green
A car has caught fire on the A405 North Orbital Road, updates will follow.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000People's Postcode Lottery winners in Hertfordshire this month
Seven Herts roads won in the People's Postcode Lottery this month - with one lot of residents getting £30,000 each.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:22:44 +0000Woodland Trust is warning people not to dump their pumpkins after Halloween
The Woodland Trust has shared an urgent warning against pumpkin dumping after Halloween.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:11:51 +01007 Herts areas that have won over £1k in the Postcode Lottery
The People's Postcode Lottery awards thousands of pounds to people throughout the United Kingdom every year.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:23:00 +01005 Hertfordshire offenders behind bars this month
In a busy October for the county’s courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been jailed this month, including a police officer sentenced to 18 years behind bars for raping a child.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:37:09 +0100Colney Heath 'under attack' by housing developments
The village of Colney Heath is "under attack" by housing developments, according to local residents.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:52:23 +0100Rishi Sunak comments on Watford Hospital rebuild funding
Rishi Sunak said he is committed to investing in the NHS amid fears plans to replace Watford General Hospital with a new building has stalled.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Hertfordshire sees rise in LGBTQ+-motivated hate crimes
Sexual orientation-motivated hate crimes have risen in Hertfordshire over the course of a year, new figures have revealed.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:59:14 +0100Schools to receive energy bill support after council motion
Hertfordshire County Council will support schools through the cost of living crisis after a motion was passed to maximise the resources put into their cutting energy bills.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:27:12 +0100Hemel Hempstead: Silver BMW leaves road in A41 crash
A silver BMW has crashed on the A41, near Hemel Hempstead.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:22:45 +0100Herts police officer James Ford jailed for raping child
A Hertfordshire Police officer was branded “disgusting” as he was sentenced to prison for raping a girl under the age of 13.
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:33:11 +0100Sensational £2 offer could max your chances to win a share of the next EuroMillions
What can £2 get you in today’s economy?
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:43:46 +0100No Hertfordshire bird flu cases amid largest ever outbreak
Amid the UK’s largest ever bird flu outbreak, no cases have been reported in Hertfordshire and the council are keen to keep it that way.
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:45:08 +0100Herts police officer guilty of raping under 13-year-old
A Hertfordshire police officer has been found guilty of multiple child abuse offences, following a trial at Cambridge Crown Court.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100Kevin Keegan, Luke Skywalker and the return of Strictly
I am happy to see Strictly Come Dancing back but I understand it has lost some of its viewers. It still has very healthy numbers but does seem a bit long.
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100What do the French think of the English in 2022?
It was always a stereotype about ‘the French’ during my youth: the lazy, bone idle, moody shirker who would down tools after an hour’s graft before sourcing a motorway to block with the family tractor. Yet, despite such crude, yesteryear profil...
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:30:12 +0100Herts police officer James Ford 'cried' over rape allegations
A Hertfordshire police officer who is on trial accused of raping a child said he cried when he was told that allegations had been made against him, a court heard.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:53:16 +0100Will King Charles III’s coronation be a Bank Holiday?
The coronation date of King Charles III has been confirmed as Saturday, May 6 2023 by Buckingham Palace.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:52:09 +0100Martin Lewis issues energy bill tip to UK households amid ITV Good Morning Britain plea
Martin Lewis was on Good Morning Britain this morning as he tried to help people save money amid soaring energy costs
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100LA Confidential: What are police in Hollywood really like?
Well the cold nights are coming and so I have purchased a hot water bottle as it is a simple way to keep warm in bed.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Abbots Langley Pre-School 'requires improvement' says Ofsted
After Ofsted took enforcement action against an “inadequate” pre-school, inspectors said the school still “requires improvement”.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:31:59 +0100School made disabled boy miss half a year - then excluded him
A disabled boy missed half his school year - and was then excluded - in a case of discrimination by a primary school.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:32:00 +0100Why do we care so much about sport?
It was as English a scene as I have been part of for many a year. As I sat next to my wife, she looking radiant and I suited and booted, the sun shone through the windows of the cricket clubhouse as we watched our friends finally tie the knot at thei...
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:53:01 +0100Asda, Tesco and Morrisons drivers issued RAC 'shop around' warning over petrol prices
Mr Williams noted that Morrisons is offering discounted fuel for customers who spend a certain amount of money in store.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:10:28 +0100Harper Lane bridge could stay closed for most of October after crash
A railway bridge that partially collapsed after it was struck by a vehicle could stay closed for most of October.