St Albans Review

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 06:01:00 +0100
'Charming' home with three reception rooms up for sale in 'desirable' area
A four-bedroom house in Harpenden located on Broadstone Road is currently on the market for £730,000 and is listed by estate agents Mulberries.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:12:09 +0100
Summary as emergency services attend Hemel blaze
Emergency services are currently attending a blaze at a sports pavilion in Hemel Hempstead.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:44:38 +0100
Damage to overhead wires blocks trains between St Albans and London - live
Damage to overhead wires in Radlett is blocking Thameslink train services between St Albans and London.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:19:03 +0100
Yellow heat health alert issued for Hertfordshire
A yellow heat health alert warning of a rise in deaths for those over 65s has been issued for Hertfordshire next week.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:58:16 +0100
Five fire engines attend blaze at Hemel sports pavilion
Five fire engines are currently attending a fire at a Hemel Hempstead sports pavilion.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:17:47 +0100
Specialised Radlett school celebrates 50th anniversary and 'good' Ofsted
A specialised Radlett school has celebrated its 50th anniversary and a 'good' recent Ofsted report.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:14:47 +0100
Mulligans launches bottomless brunch with food, unlimited drinks and games
Mulligans has launched a bottomless brunch deal in Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage with games, food, and unlimited drinks included.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:13:40 +0100
Fake Labubu dolls being sold in Herts pose 'serious safety risks to children'
A warning has been issued over fake Labubu dolls being sold in Hertfordshire that could pose "serious safety risks to children".

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:12:36 +0100
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks 'not quite as ancient as claimed' says Historic England
Historic England has called out a St Albans pub for suggesting it is "not quite as ancient as claimed".

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:50:37 +0100
Suspected criminal damage incident at St Albans home
A suspected criminal damage incident at a St Albans home has sparked a police appeal.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:27:20 +0100
Seven-year-old to take on eight-hour skateboarding marathon for charity
A seven-year-old boy will skateboard for eight hours straight to raise money for The Pioneer Club in St Albans.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:48:19 +0100
Rejected 195-home plan set for re-vote despite 2,500 objections
Controversial plans for 195 homes in Radlett will be back on the agenda later this month after an initial vote resulted in a narrow refusal.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:57:48 +0100
Figures reveal number of reported car accidents in St Albans last year
New data has revealed how many car accidents have occurred in St Albans between 2024 and 2025.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:28:45 +0100
Future of St Albans sports pub unclear after almost a month shut
The Victoria, in Victoria Street, shut on July 9 following a goodbye "hoedown party" from its previous landlords, but nothing has been said since.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:16:07 +0100
Fears for St Albans store as Claire's owner files for bankruptcy
Claire’s Accessories faces an uncertain future on UK high streets after its US parent business filed for bankruptcy.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:51:18 +0100
Immersive art exhibition on grief and healing to open in St Albans
Hosted at St Peter’s Church, the exhibition includes drawings, sound, sculpture, and letters on the theme of loss and connection.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:34:39 +0100
Man pleads guilty to London Colney pub assault that left woman with face injuries
A man has pleaded guilty to an assault at The White Horse pub in London Colney which left a woman with serious facial injuries.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:50:09 +0100
Three convicted for role in £6 million wine fraud
Three people have been convicted for their role in a wine fraud that saw victims lose £6 million following a Hertfordshire Trading Standards investigation.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:24:28 +0100
Top-ranking Magic Circle illusionist to host exclusive shows at St Albans restaurant
Magician Sonic, known offstage as Tony Middleton, will perform a limited series of intimate shows at Côte Brasserie.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:21:00 +0100
Nursery based in 200-year-old London Colney cottage granted extension
Little Nightingales Day Nursery in Barnet Road, London Colney, will be scaling up after receiving permission to convert a first floor flat into an education space.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:44:53 +0100
St Albans population grows the least in Hertfordshire
Population figures for St Albans and Hertfordshire have been revealed by fresh data from the Office for National Statistics.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:14:57 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after St Albans crash near A414
Members of the East of England Ambulance and Herts Fire and Rescue Service attended a crash at around 6.50am on Shenley Lane.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:26:21 +0100
Grants of up to £30,000 for energy efficiency improvements in St Albans district
St Albans City and District Council has £1.5 million available to help enhance to privately-owned houses.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:29:30 +0100
HMRC offering up to £4,000 free to households with children born in certain years
Tax-Free Childcare means working families can save up to £2,000 annually for each child up to the age of 11, and £4,000 for a disabled child up to the age of 16

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:14:05 +0100
Mounjaro users report surprising side effect - pharmacists share their tips
While Mounjaro weight-loss injections can help with their waistlines, some users have reported issues with their hairlines

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:57:23 +0100
Harpenden photographer captures town's iconic pubs in new exhibition
The Eric Morecambe Centre is delighted to host the first-ever solo photography exhibition by photographer Steve Collins during August as part of their new Exhibition Series.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:22:52 +0100
Trial of ex-Herts police officer accused of child sexual offences begins
The trial of an ex-Herts police officer accused of child sexual offences has begun.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:12:10 +0100
Blue-tinted fish released into River Lea to boost declining stocks
The Environment Agency has released 1,000 blue-marked juvenile barbel into the River Lea to track fish population recovery.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:34:26 +0100
Former Arsenal footballer appears in court to face rape charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has arrived at court where he is due to appear on rape and sexual assault charges.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:01:30 +0100
St Albans Pub in The Park competition winners to support festival headliners
Four winners of a competition to perform at St Albans Pub in the Park 2025 have been announced.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:16:53 +0100
St Albans fly-tipper ordered to pay £1,800 after dumping waste in Morrisons trolley
Fly-tipper Viorica Chilianu has been ordered to pay £1,800 for illegally dumping waste near her home in St Albans.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Plans for late-night mini golf spot with alcohol next to children's play centre
A certificate of lawfulness application, submitted by the tenant of DJ's Play Jungle, earmarks the unit next-door to become a new golfing spot.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:01:00 +0100
County council misses own EHCP ‘milestone’, latest data shows
Education officials have “missed” their milestone target to increase the number of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) completed within statutory timeframes.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans parkrun results: 70 personal bests achieved at event number 641
Runners, joggers and walkers made their way around the scenic course at Verulamium Park in St Albans.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:00:11 +0100
Colney Heath A414 crash causes long delays - summary
A crash on the A414 North Orbital Road is causing long delays in Colney Heath.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:27:00 +0100
Series 4 of Diane Morgan's BBC comedy Mandy filmed in St Albans
The latest series of BBC Two comedy Mandy starring Diane Morgan was partly filmed at St Albans fashion boutique The Dressing Room.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:23:40 +0100
'Offensive' graffiti in St Albans sparks police appeal
Police are calling for information after “offensive” graffiti was sprayed on a roundabout in Hatfield Road, St Albans in the early hours of Friday morning.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:06:26 +0100
Aircraft museum near St Albans set to feature on TV following visit from CNN crew
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum was visited by CNN to film a piece on the de Havilland Comet 106.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:19:18 +0100
Love and loss – the saga of the cathedral's Peregrine Falcon pair
Since 2022, a Peregrine Falcon duo have captured the hearts of St Albans as they return to nest on the cathedral's roof during breeding season.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:13:27 +0100
Calls for views on parish and town council arrangements in St Albans district
The consultation is part of a community governance review conducted by St Albans City and District Council.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:53:55 +0100
 'Dogs die in hot cars' - Herts police warns owners after increase in incidents
Herts police has issued a statement following an increase in reports of incidents involving dogs across Hertfordshire made to themselves and the RSPCA.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:31:01 +0100
Future of Noke Hotel under threat after housing plans submitted
A screening opinion proposal has earmarked The Noke Hotel for demolition and the subsequent land to host 166 houses and a 90-bed residential care home.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:05:54 +0100
Charity cancels annual Herts 10k event due to 'unpopularity'
The Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Herts 10k, 5k and Fun Run will not be running this year in favour of different challenges.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:31:50 +0100
Fines issued for term-time holidays more than doubled
Fines totalling more than £240,000 were issued to Hertfordshire parents who took their children out of school for a term-time holiday last year – more than double the amount demanded the previous year.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:38:04 +0100
Newsquest to publish souvenir supplements for Teenage Cancer Trust anniversary
Newsquest has announced it will be publishing souvenir supplements across its titles to mark the Teenage Cancer Trust's 35th anniversary

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:01:00 +0100
County Hall generated more than £224k as a filming location
Filming at County Hall generated almost £225,000 additional income for Hertfordshire County Council over a two-year period, members heard.

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 06:01:00 +0100
Latest court results for St Albans and the surrounding areas
Here is a round-up of the latest court results for St Albans and the surrounding area, taken from St Albans Magistrates' Court.

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 17:03:10 +0100
5,100 sqm data centre development approved in Hemel
Outline plans for a 5,100 sqm data centre in Hemel Hempstead have been granted by Dacorum Borough Council.

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0100
5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about
Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications that might have gone under the radar.

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:19:30 +0100
'Small fruit and veg shop with huge reputation' shuts in Radlett
Family-owned Radlett Fruiteries has announced it will be shutting its Watling Street store via social media.

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